CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 8, 2014, to August 18, 2015, and Hyundai Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to March 18, 2016, equipped with the panoramic sunroof option. Due to a bonding issue with the sunroof wind deflector, the sunroof panel on the affected vehicles may detach while driving.
- Risk
- If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wind deflector anchor plate, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 152.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2015-2016 Hyundai Sonata and Sonata Hybrid vehicles equipped with the panoramic sunroof have a bonding problem with the sunroof wind deflector. Because of this, the sunroof panel may detach while the vehicle is being driven.
If the sunroof comes off, it can become a road hazard for other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should take this recall seriously. The remedy is free: an authorized Hyundai dealer will repair the wind deflector anchor plate at no cost. Hyundai will also notify owners directly, and you can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151 with questions. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Sonata | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 20152016 |