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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2016 Hyundai Veloster Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 225 total for the year
Median mileage
20,550miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Hyundai Veloster, 2% of the 225 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,550 miles.

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.

“I was driving ~60 MPH on a new/smooth highway (I-60 in mesa) that was empty (no cars were in front of me for at least 2 miles). The sunroof/panoramic-roof suddenly shattered (exploded) and the glass flew everywhere. Glass fell on my head, everywhere in the car and even damaged the car antenna and spoiler (on the outside of the car). The temperature was ~60 degrees f, there were no rocks/debris flying around and the car was driving smoothly (no bumps on the road). The dealership is telling me a rock hit it (even though there is no evidence) and are making me cover the repairs! …”

NHTSA complaint #10947934, filed 2017-01, 5,100 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the sunroof glass shattered. The contact was unaware of what caused the glass to shatter. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,900.”

NHTSA complaint #11669039, filed 2025-06, 90,900 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the sun roof suddenly shattered and glass fell into the vehicle. There were no injuries. Prior to the failure, the sun roof was in the tilted position. The vehicle was taken to camelback Hyundai (1500 east camel back rd, phoenix, az) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 36,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11166541, filed 2019-01, 36,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Veloster. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the panoramic sun roof exploded and the shattered glass pieces damaged the body of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but the cause of the failure was unknown. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 438. Updated 03/01/17 the consumer stated the sun roof was repaired. The dealer declined to repair the damages to the body of the vehicle. Updated 09/15/2017”

NHTSA complaint #10944558, filed 2017-01, 438 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201925%
201712%
201642%
201575%
201434%
2013368%
20126723%

Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Veloster

Engine
134 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Hyundai Veloster

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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