Paint/Trim
Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.
What Owners Say
"The plastic trim on the front of the driver's eat has been falling off."
Anonymous A., PA (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Unsure)""The lacquer finish on all 4 alloy wheels had started to bubble and turn yellow-ish. Hyundai agreed to get all 4 wheels refinished under the standard 5-year warranty. I reported the issue just within the 5 year warranty and it was addressed about 5 months later. They were refinished by a third party company appointed by the dealer (Full Circle Wheel Restoration, Holly, MI). They now look better than original and are now covered for "life" (of my ownership) by the third party company. FYI: I have a friend who is now experiencing the same issue on his Hyundai which is younger than mine - he only noticed it because I alerted him to my issue!""
Anonymous A., MI (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"My suv is white & specks started showing up on the hood & then I had a large spot without paint. I contacted Hyundai & they agreed to repaint the hood free of charge. However I had to rent a car while the suv was being painted at my expense."
Anonymous, LA (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"White paint peeled from hood and tailgate. Paint was out of warranty but dealer repainted those parts free of charge as this is a known problem with white paint on these vehicles. Hyundai has since extended the paint warranty on for white 2019 Santa Fes to 10 years."
Anonymous, NC (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Started in December peeling off the hood"
Anonymous A., NY (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"paint bubbling and pealing off hood"
Anonymous A., IL (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"The exterior trim has started losing the clear coat on mirrors and everywhere else. My car is garaged when not in use."
Anonymous, MS (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Shortly after purchasing the vehicle paint started to flake round the rear window. I was told that there was nothing that Hyundai would do because the "warranty" milage had been met."
Anonymous A., PA (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Unsure)
"The pseudo-chrome applique on 3 of the 4 door handles started bubbling - you could move the bubbles around with you finger. I was concerned they would eventually peel off. I reported the issue just within the 5 year warranty and it was addressed about 5 months later. Hyundai replaced these under the standard 5 year warranty. I think they used complete new handle assemblies but just used those to replace the affected part rather than fitting new handles."
Anonymous A., MI (2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)