2016 Hyundai Santa Fe: Sunroof exploded
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2016 Santa Fe report: sunroof exploded. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 29,000 miles.
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints for the 2016 Santa Fe in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10928522 (filed 11/29/2016): “A. wiper heaters, as listed on the window invoice are non-existant. i had several freeze-ups last winter causing me to stop the car and clear the blades manually, even though the front defrost button was depressed. dealer said it was operating as it should. (?…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10862584 (filed 05/02/2016): “Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai santa fe. while driving approximately 50 mph in the snow, the contact activated the front windshield wipers. snow began to accumulate at the base of the windshield wipers, which prevented the windshield wipers from going dow…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace sunroof (2 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,230 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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