Ten complaints cluster around two problem areas: the panoramic sunroof and the power mirrors.
The sunroof failures are the most serious. Owners report that the collapsible wind deflector detaches from its bracket and jams the sunroof panel closed, or worse, dislodges the panel entirely from its tracks. Wind pressure then lifts the entire sunroof assembly out of the vehicle—one owner witnessed theirs launch about 30 feet in the air and land on a highway. This hazard is documented in Hyundai recall 16-01-067 (December 2016). The recall remedy—mounting or gluing the deflector back—has not held up. One owner reported three separate deflections; another's "super glue" repair lasted less than a year. Once warranty expires, Hyundai stops repairing the problem. One case required full sunroof replacement at 80,142 miles.
One sunroof spontaneously failed—the glass exploded while driving with the sunroof closed, leaving a hole and extensive cracks.
Mirror complaints include: driver-side motor malfunction (vertical motion only, left-right stuck), passenger-side mirror glass exploding without contact, both mirrors becoming completely non-functional around 86,000 miles, and mirrors drifting position intermittently at low mileage (4,955 miles), requiring constant readjustment.
Failure modes owners describe
Panoramic sunroof wind deflector detachment
The panoramic sunroof's collapsible wind deflector becomes partially or fully detached from its mounting bracket while the sunroof is open or closing. When detached, the deflector interferes with the closing sunroof panel and can dislodge the panel from its tracks, allowing wind to lift the entire sunroof assembly out of the vehicle.
When: During or after sunroof operation; some failures reported early (around 4,955 miles) but more commonly occur during vehicle use at highway speeds
Symptoms owners cite: Wind deflector becomes loose or partially separated from mounting bracket; Deflector flaps or rattles when sunroof is open; Sunroof panel resists closing or makes grinding sounds; Sunroof panel detaches from mounting tabs and lifts away from vehicle; Entire sunroof assembly blown out of vehicle at highway speed
Repairs/costs cited: Hyundai recall 16-01-067 addressed the issue; initial dealer repairs included re-mounting the deflector. Subsequent repairs attempted gluing the deflector (super glue), which did not hold. Repeated repairs have failed. Full sunroof replacement required in at least one case when panel fully detached.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 16V726000 (Visibility); Hyundai recall bulletin 16-01-067 dated December 8, 2016. Warranty and repair warranty coverage expired after initial repairs, leaving owners responsible for subsequent failures.
Panoramic sunroof glass spontaneous failure
The operable portion of the panoramic sunroof glass fails spontaneously while driving, with approximately 30% of the glass shattering and leaving a hole, while the remaining portion develops fine cracks. The sunroof panel may bow upward after failure.
When: While driving on freeway; failure reported with sunroof and shade both closed
Symptoms owners cite: Glass shatters or explodes without external impact or cause; Approximately 30% of glass fails leaving a hole in the roof; Remaining glass develops extensive fine cracks; Sunroof panel bows upward
Repairs/costs cited: No repair information provided by owners.
Side mirror motor malfunction (driver side)
The driver side mirror's electric motor loses function in one axis of movement. The control button moves the mirror only up and down but cannot move it left to right, limiting adjustment capability.
When: No specific mileage or timing provided
Symptoms owners cite: Mirror control button does not respond left-right inputs; Mirror movement limited to vertical (up/down) only
Side mirror spontaneous failure (passenger side)
The passenger side mirror glass breaks spontaneously without being touched. The mirror appears to separate from its protective housing, strike the vehicle's window glass, and shatter into pieces.
When: No specific timing provided
Symptoms owners cite: Mirror separates from protective housing; Mirror glass breaks or explodes without impact or contact; Broken mirror pieces strike adjacent window glass
Both side mirrors non-responsive (power adjustment failure)
Both driver and passenger side power-adjustable mirrors cease to function entirely. The mirrors cannot be adjusted in any direction.
When: Approximately 86,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Both driver and passenger side mirrors will not move; Mirror adjustment controls non-responsive
Side mirror positional drift (rearview mirrors)
The rearview mirrors intermittently change position while driving, shifting out of alignment without driver input. The mirrors face the white highway lines instead of the road behind, and while they can be manually readjusted, they drift again during operation.
When: Approximately 4,955 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Mirrors change position intermittently while driving; Mirrors face white highway lines instead of displaying road behind vehicle; Manual readjustment is required but problem recurs
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer
allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.