Recall 16V726000: 2015–2016 Hyundai Sonata and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 11, 2016

Manufacturer

Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected

62,811vehicles

Model years

2015–2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2015 Hyundai Sonata1,153 complaints
• 2016 Hyundai Sonata728 complaints
• 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid54 complaints
• 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid133 complaints