Hyundai Recalls Sonata Models Due to Sunroof Detachment Risk
Hyundai is recalling 2015-2016 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid vehicles because the panoramic sunroof panel may detach while driving, creating a road hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component may detach while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid vehicles equipped with the panoramic sunroof option. The recall covers Sonata vehicles manufactured between May 28, 2014, and March 18, 2016, and Sonata Hybrid vehicles manufactured between December 8, 2014, and August 18, 2015. A total of 62,811 vehicles are affected by this recall.
The defect involves a bonding issue with the sunroof wind deflector. Due to this issue, the sunroof panel may detach from the vehicle while driving. If the sunroof detaches, it could become a road hazard, which increases the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wind deflector anchor plate free of charge. The recall began in December 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 152. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- HYUNDAI SONATA, SONATA HYBRID
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Category
- Vehicle — Sunroof
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 62,811
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- SONATA
- SONATA HYBRID
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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