Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2025 | 6 | 2% | 13,000 miles |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% | 7,000 miles |
| 2023 | 3 | 2% | 0 miles |
| 2022 | 5 | 1% | 0 miles |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2019 | 7 | 2% | 18,000 miles |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% | 27,000 miles |
| 2017 | 42 | 4% | 49,000 miles |
| 2016 | 227 | 14% | 60,000 miles |
| 2015 | 7 | 3% | 30,000 miles |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% | 51,000 miles |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% | 82,000 miles |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% | 50,000 miles |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% | 93,000 miles |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% | 213,000 miles |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% | 1,000 miles |
| 2008 | 3 | 7% | 134,000 miles |
| 2007 | 8 | 12% | 128,000 miles |
| 2006 | 13 | 10% | 130,000 miles |
| 2005 | 20 | 11% | 80,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while exiting the vehicle, he opened the front driver's door and scraped his leg on the edge of the door. The contact stated that shortly after, he and his wife noticed a significant amount of blood coming from the cut. The contact sought medical attention a few days later. The contact's wife added that the contact was diabetic and takes blood thinners. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a complaint was filed, and an engineer was sent to take pictures of the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.
On 08/31/2025, I was involved in an accident while driving my 2025 Hyundai Tucson. While attempting to change lanes at highway speed, the driver behind me failed to see my turn signal and collided with my vehicle. I believe the cause was the unusually low placement of the rear bumper-mounted turn signals, which creates a direct visibility flaw. The Tucson's turn signals are mounted low on the rear bumper instead of at eye level within the taillight assembly. This design makes them especially difficult to see in two critical conditions: Bright Sunlight: The low-mounted signals are easily washed out in daytime conditions, reducing visibility to following drivers. Low Light/Traffic Conditions: At night or in heavy traffic, larger vehicles and brake light glare further obscure the signals. …
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom braking without another vehicle or object being nearby. The contact deactivated the system and was able to drive the vehicle safely. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the bracket supporting the sensor had detached, causing the system failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact deactivated the Forward Collision Avoidance system. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 100.
While on the road, the sunroof just shattered completely. In this instance, nobody was hurt as the cover below the sunroof was open and that caught all the glass pieces. The car is hardly 2 year old and warranty covered the repairs. The complaint is that Hyundai never gave a clear answer as to why this happened and what can be done to prevent it. There is no consideration of the passengers getting hurt and startled by this incident. Also no consideration for the time it took for the repairs, the dealership never gave a loaner and we didn't know we could rent it and Hyundai would reimburse. I feel Hyundai cannot just say sorry and move on as there has to be a reason for this and we pay extra for having a sunroof. I am not satisfied with Hyundai's method of dealing with customers who suffered bear of their own manufacturing.
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while self-inspecting the vehicle, he became aware that the moldings on the roof had detached. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V038000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
While driving my 2022 Hyundai Tucson at highway speed, the panoramic sunroof spontaneously shattered with a loud "explosion" sound. There was no road debris, overhead structure, or external cause, and no warning lights or prior symptoms. The glass shows a central hole with spiderweb cracking radiating outward, which is consistent with a manufacturing defect in tempered glass panels, not an impact. The sunroof shade was closed, preventing glass from entering the cabin, but this failure created a serious safety risk to occupants and nearby drivers. This matches numerous reports of Hyundai panoramic sunroof failures and is similar to the pattern documented in NHTSA Investigation PE13-017. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by Hyundai but is available for inspection. Incident occurred on [redacted], while driving from Monroe, Louisiana, to Atlanta, GA, shortly after departure. …
Peeling paint Paint started peeling away on hood, and now on roof. On a single drive to town about half the paint peeling from my roof. There's also little bubble in various areas on the vehicle where the paint looks like it's about to start coming off. Appears to be a manufacturer defect as they've had this same issue before with numerous models.
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, there was water overflowing from the front passenger's side floormat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the water entry point could not be determined. Additionally, the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a brake sensor was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where another brake sensor was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the wiring harness had sustained water damage and corrosion due to a clogged sunroof drain. The dealer determined that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. …
Related recalls (1)
Structure › Critical fasteners
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Tucson years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2016 (227), 2017 (42), 2005 (20), 2006 (13) and 2012 (9) model years. Body complaints make up 14% of all complaints for the 2016.
Is there a recall for Hyundai Tucson body problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 23V-038 (critical fasteners, Jan 31, 2023). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Hyundai Tucson body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 66,000 miles; 35% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (343 mentions), followed by the body › door (7).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.