Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V726000 Reported October 11, 2016

Sunroof panel may detach

Hyundai Motor America · Visibility · 62,811 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V726000
Manufacturer Campaign
152
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
62,811
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 11, 2016
Completion Rate
86.50

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference recall ID 16V726000 or campaign 152.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V726000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V726000?

NHTSA recall 16V726000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on October 11, 2016. It addresses: Sunroof panel may detach. The recall affects approximately 62,811 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V726000 or the manufacturer campaign number 152. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.