Honda HR-V sunroof shattered problems

Filed Jan 15, 2026 · CA

Driving on freeway interchange ramp and sunroof exploded. Left a rectangular section broken in center of sunroof. NOT following a truck, NO rocks flew up, NO land on either side of ramp, NO overpass above.

Filed Jun 11, 2025 · CA

While I was driving, my sunroof on my 2025 Honda HRV EXL exploded. There was nothing that hit it or caused the sunroof to break. I know this due to there being no rock or material inside the area below the sunroof. Also, I would have heard an additionally sound if there were other objects involved, but instead it was one loud crash. I was able to get into contact with a Honda dealership in San Diego and they told me that someone had brought their vehicle in about a month ago for that same issue. I also did some research and found that previous years (2024/2023) Honda HRV's and CRV's have had similar issues. I took my car to Honda to get it fixed today and asked them to inspect it for a manufacturer error and hopefully replace it free of charge since this vehicle was purchased in April 2025. They told me that I would have to pay for the damage and file a complaint with corporate. I compared a picture of my sunroof to sunroofs from previous owners' vehicles that have also claimed that it simply "exploded" and they look identical. A picture of my sunroof and a sunroof that was hit by a rock or other debris do not look the same at all.

Filed May 18, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · CA

In November 2022, before I even drove off the lot, when I noticed and asked about a rattling noise coming from the passenger-side front window, I was told it was normal because it’s a brand-new car. Within a few hundred miles, I began to experience issues with the car, felt the electrical problems and car felt shaky and unstable. As this continued, I’ve received a reminder from Honda about the three years of service and to schedule an appointment with a certified dealer. And I did, this is also when brought up the fact that I feel and experiences issues with the car, but it remained ignored. Fast-forward to Spring 2023, issues worsen, while driving with a minor in a rear-facing car seat, I heard a loud noise that sounded like gunfire. It took a moment to realize that the rear windshield had suddenly shattered without a warning. This incident caused severe emotional distress, especially given the presence of a minor child in the vehicle. Since May 2023, the certified dealer failed to resolve the ongoing and swishing wind noise coming from the rear. This left us and our child with no safe, no reliable transportation on forward. Then, the vehicle began to turn off its monitors and exhibit more electrical malfunctions, along with engine problems. I continued bringing the vehicle in and its complimentary services and routine maintenance, reporting the problems each time, but nothing was ever resolved. Throughout the years the issues continue to worsen. Most recently, the front windshield cracked spontaneously, and within a few weeks again heard the gunfire, at that time around the sunroof, exploded suddenly and shattered without any external impact or warning. That day I’ve re-routed from and to the local dealer, slowly with the hazard lights as the shattered glass began to spread. Same day the dealer accepted the vehicle, for warranty repairs, service, further complimentary inspection that revealed even more issues. But soon after this dealer refused... [see attached]

Filed Jan 2, 2025 · Body · NC

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? -while driving (Honda HRV) the sunroof exploded and shattered glass sprayed all over our family. Nothing hit or caused trauma to the glass, it simply exploded by itself. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? -shattered glass sprayed all over 3 adults and an infant and could have caused facial injuries, abrasions, and more. Additionally the loud noise of the explosion and distraction of the event could have led to a car wreck on a busy highway. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? -Unsure. I did see a class action law suit with Honda. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? -in process Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? -No

Filed Oct 4, 2024 · AR

I was driving down [XXX] towards Springdale, AR on [XXX] at approximately [XXX]. I was in the middle lane with no cars near me. I didn't go under any bypasses. My sunroof exploded. I did not hit a rock nothing hit me it just imploded. I have already called Honda who said they will do nothing about it. It's a 2023 Honda HRV with 17,000 miles on it. This is not wear and tear. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed May 19, 2023 · AL

Sunroof shattered for no reason.

Filed Mar 28, 2022 · Driver assistance · IL

Sunroof suddenly exploded and shattered in millions pieces. The car was purchased on November 2021, brand new.

Filed Feb 21, 2022 · MD

The sun roof exploded. It is available for inspection. Glass was showered into the vehicle as I was driving. I was on a heavy traffic highway- glass was expelled onto the road and vehicles behind me. The car has not yet been inspected by the dealer. Upon initial phone conversation, they advised that I drive the car in to be inspected, but they will not offer a loaner. Then advised I call roadside assistance and have it towed in. They claim no liability or defect in glass. I advised them that I don't feel safe even driving the car even after any possible repair.

Filed Dec 4, 2021 · WA

While at a stop light, we heard a very loud popping sound that came from above us. We instantly got out of the car and realized that the sunroof exploded. It seemed out of no where. There was a very large hole in the sunroof and there were pieces of glasswork everywhere.

Filed Dec 18, 2020 · 26,228 miles · WA

I have a 2019 hr-v ex-l that I bought new in october of 2019. On 12/9/2020, on my way to work, I was driving about 55 MPH on a highway and I heard a loud pop. I opened my sunroof visor to find that my sunroof had shattered. I closed the visor immediately, so that glass would not fall on me. I called the dealership to let them know that I was bringing it in, and to ask if this would be covered under warranty, and was told no. When I arrived at the dealership, the technician said that it looked like a rock had hit it, and that is considered a road hazard, therefore it would not be covered under warranty. I let them know that there were no cars around me at the time of the incident, so I did not think it was possible for a rock to hit it. Additionally, there was no evidence of a rock strike, and the glass had actually broken in a way that the edges were raised up from the vehicle and not down, which I would assume would be conducive of a rock strike. They then told me that sunroofs don't just shatter on their own, so something had to have hit it, and that I should claim it on my insurance. My car was repaired, I picked it up, and paid the $1,053.45 bill for the sunroof replacement out of pocket. I have since done quite a bit of research, and it seems like there is in fact, a significant precedent for sunroofs spontaneously shattering. I found multiple instances, several recalls from other manufacturers, as well as multiple class action lawsuits being filed for this exact situation. Additionally, I found multiple articles and quotes from glass professionals, as well as engineers, stating that it is physically impossible for a rock that has been kicked up from another vehicle to achieve enough velocity to shatter tempered glass on a horizontal plane. I am in contact with the general manager of the dealership, hoping they reimburse me, but no luck so far.