2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 3% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While I was driving on interstate , moonroof/sunroof start making awkward noise. I noted the moonroof had came out of it's position. I held with one hand and drive so that other vehicles approaching will be safe. Unfortunately I could not hold longer due to the wind power and it flew back and shattered the entire moonroof. I just want the NHTSA to be aware of this incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10919666, filed 2016-10, 2,500 miles“Panoramic sunroof wind deflector bonding failed. The detached wind deflector can come off while driving and interferes with the sunroof closing. It’s possible that the wind deflector and the glass sunroof could detach entirely while driving and cause an accident. I have used the sunroof feature less than 5 times since purchasing the vehicle in May 2019. There is a recall on this part for the Sonata Hybrids for the dates of 12/8/14 to 8/18/15. On 4/7/23 Long Hyundai of Chattanooga confirmed the problem and charged me $185.73 to look at the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11519770, filed 2023-05“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the sunroof exploded without impact. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V726000 (Visibility). The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11527134, filed 2023-06, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side sunroof detached. The contact stated that the sunroof was caught up on the netting in front of the sunroof. The contact stated that the tracks were fractured. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V726000 (Visibility). The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11603439, filed 2024-07, 103,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V726000Oct 11, 2016Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 8, 2014, to August 18, 2015, and…Covers: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2015–2016, Sonata 2015–2016
Related service bulletins
- 10251285Feb 14, 2024This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there…
- 10230904Jan 30, 2023This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp…
- 10167732Oct 2, 2019The warranty coverage for the panoramic sunroof moving glass has been extended to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use…
- 10158803Mar 13, 2019This bulletin provides information on the serviceable parts for the outside mirror assembly. When diagnosing and repairing the outside mirror, do not replace the entire assembly…
- 10089413Dec 8, 2016Certain 2015 and 2016 model year hyundai sonatas and 2016 sonata hybrids come equipped with an optional panoramic sunroof. The sunroof assembly incorporates a wind deflector to…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
73 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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