2010 Hyundai Sonata: Structure complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 164 owner complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata that list the structure component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11699964 (filed 11/17/2025): “External handles made of plastic continue to break and do not allow access to open car doors…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11524560 (filed 05/30/2023): “I have several recalls on my vehicle and the dealership only scrub and they did not replace the crossmember and other parts. i need help to see if this is ok…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11372556 (filed 11/01/2020): “In the last three months, both driver's side door handles have fallen off/broken. in the first incident (sept 2020), the driver's side rear door handle broke off the car when i tried to open the door. in the second incident (nov 2020), the driver's side front door handle remained on the car but brok…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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