Panoramic roof drains and boot water
Attaches to HYUNDAI-LM at chassis level · Body & corrosion · carried by 4 variants across 2 chassis
Overview
Panoramic roof drains and boot water is a common fault recorded against HYUNDAI-LM at chassis level, typically from 70–160k km. It shows up as damp headlining, water marks down the A-pillar trim, or standing water in the spare wheel well. Where it's documented, the repair runs €100–€600 (clearing drains and reseating the tailgate lights, more if the trim has to come out, costs dated 2026-07), and it can be checked before you buy. 4 variants across 2 chassis in this database inherit it.
What happens
Symptom. Damp headlining, water marks down the A-pillar trim, or standing water in the spare wheel well.
Cause. The roof drain tubes block with debris and the water backs up into the cabin. Boot water usually comes from the tailgate light seals instead, and the two get confused because the symptom looks the same.
How to check it
Static checks
Lift the boot floor and feel the spare wheel well, then check the headlining around the front pillars for staining. Both checks take a minute and they catch the fault before it reaches the electrics.
Engine off, ideally on a lift.
Every variant that carries this
| Variant | Chassis | Body | Years | Risk | Good buy | Cost as % of good buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 CRDi D4FD | LM | crossover | 2010–2015 | R2 | €7,150 | 5% |
| 2.0 CRDi D4HA | LM | crossover | 2010–2015 | R3 | €8,250 | 4% |
| 1.7 CRDi D4FD | SL | crossover | 2010–2016 | R2 | €7,500 | 5% |
| 2.0 CRDi D4HA | SL | crossover | 2010–2016 | R3 | €8,650 | 4% |
The last column is the point. The same repair is an inconvenience on one variant and a reason to scrap the car on another. A failure costing a quarter of the vehicle's value changes the purchase decision regardless of how rare it is.