Hyundai White Paint Recall
Warranty Extension Description Certain Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. The paint warranty coverage for affected vehicles has been extended to 10 years/unlimited miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, and is valid for original and. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for certain white paint colors under these conditions from 3 years and 36,000 miles, to 10 years with unlimited miles (whichever occurs first) from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use and is valid for original and subsequent owners.
The Hyundai white paint recall represents one of the most extensive automotive paint warranty extensions in recent history. While initially resistant to acknowledging the problem, Hyundai has ultimately provided comprehensive coverage that significantly exceeds industry standards. Hyundai has extended warranties on seven of its vehicle models, including several model years and all painted white, for excessive paint peeling or bubbling on the primer/paint film.
Hyundai has recalled over 1.2 million vehicles due to potential paint peeling issues on the hood, roof and trunk. Learn how to check if your car is affected, what to do if you have a problem, and how to avoid future problems with automotive purchases. Spotting paint peeling on your white Sonata's hood or roof isn't rare; Hyundai owners from the U.S.
to Canada have been seeing the same problem, especially with Quartz White Pearl finishes. While many refer to it as a "paint recall," Hyundai officially calls it a warranty extension. That difference matters.
Hyundai sent a letter to certain car owners and issued a technical service bulletin, extending paint warranties "for affected models from 3 years/36,000 miles to 10 years/unlimited miles from. Hyundai tells Channel 2 Action News in a statement, "In response to isolated instances of paint issues on certain white vehicles, Hyundai is extending warranty coverage for affected models from. Hyundai is extending the paint warranty coverage for the white paint for affected vehicles under these conditions to 10 years/unlimited miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subsequent owners.
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