2019 Hyundai Sonata Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2019 Hyundai Sonata, 4% of the 162 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The exterior paint of my white 2019 Hyundai sonata has been peeling continuously in different places since 2023 when I bought it. The Hyundai dealer is aware of this problem but refuses to recall or give compensation for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11635958, filed 2025-01“The paint of my 2019 Pearl White Sonata is peeling off on the hood. I see that there was an extended warranty extension on the same car of 2017 and 2018. I would like to know why not including 2019 of the same color on the same car.”
NHTSA complaint #11560418, filed 2023-12“I respectfully submit the following additional information.In connection with this matter, the dealer in question asserted in writing that I should have refused to participate in the manufacturer-authorized Z05 Service Campaign —a measure designed to prevent potential damage—and characterized the program as nothing more than free paint work. Service campaigns administered by manufacturers are conducted within the framework of federal safety regulations pursuant to Title 49, Chapter 301 of the U.S. Code; they are neither optional nor merely cosmetic in nature. …”
NHTSA complaint #11727389, filed 2026-03“Paint code WW8. Paint peeling from trunk and other areas of car. Have also seen numerous Hyundai and Kias around Jacksonville, FL with the same and often severe paint peel. Needs recall and HYUNDAI to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11532190, filed 2023-07Related service bulletins
- 10235566Apr 24, 2023Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 11% |
| 2023 | 4 | 5% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 17 | 9% |
| 2019 | 7 | 4% |
| 2018 | 17 | 5% |
| 2017 | 37 | 5% |
| 2016 | 31 | 4% |
| 2015 | 52 | 5% |
| 2014 | 17 | 2% |
| 2013 | 50 | 3% |
| 2012 | 39 | 3% |
| 2011 | 73 | 2% |
| 2010 | 164 | 48% |
| 2009 | 40 | 9% |
| 2008 | 15 | 4% |
| 2007 | 21 | 3% |
| 2006 | 44 | 4% |
| 2005 | 30 | 18% |
| 2004 | 47 | 23% |
| 2003 | 38 | 19% |
| 2002 | 88 | 28% |
| 2001 | 69 | 34% |
| 2000 | 109 | 39% |
| 1999 | 36 | 29% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 9% |
| 1995 | 5 | 8% |
| 1992 | 2 | 9% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2019 Hyundai Sonata
87 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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