Paint peels or body rusts

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the repaint (40 reports) and the panel (29 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the structure covers the 2017 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the structure on the Elantra

None of these investigations covers the 2017 model year.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 30,000 and 60,000 miles, from the 12 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“I have white paint and my vehicle has 30,000 mi and the paint is peeling off of hood and now roof I have contacted Hyundai and dealership with no satisfaction”

Filed Sep 22, 2022 · 30,000 miles

“My 2017 white pearl quartz ELANTRA started to peel in January 2022!! The hood and roof is just horrible. The dealership does not want to do anything about it. I bought this car brand new! This is a paint defect and Hyundai knows it!! This should be recalled!! Tons of other vehicles are just like mine! It’s ridiculous!”

Filed Jun 22, 2022

“The paint of my white Elantra is peeling for about 5 months now!! It is a known issue that the paint is defected!!!”

Filed Jun 21, 2022

“We have a 2017 Hyundai Elantra color white. In 2018 we noticed the paint peeling and thought something got on the spot, but as time went on the peeling continued and was in other spots. After seeing other people had the same problem. There is definitely a paint issue that has destroyed the car value andposes a major problem for maintaining the car.”

Filed Jan 19, 2022

Other problems on this car

• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 156 reports
• Check engine light or misfire 113 reports
• Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 76 reports
• Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 47 reports
• Burns oil or oil level rises 37 reports
• Doors, latches or locks fail 33 reports
• Airbag warning light or recall 32 reports
• Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 28 reports