The panoramic sunroof glass suddenly shattered while the vehicle was being driven on the interstate, with no visible impact, object strike, or prior damage observed. The component involved is the sunroof glass panel, and it has already been removed and replaced through insurance repairs, so it is not available for inspection (however, pictures are available upon request). The incident created a loud, explosion-like sound and resulted in glass fragments falling into the interior of the vehicle, including onto the driver and the front-seat passenger, causing minor injuries. This also created a significant safety risk due to driver distraction, panic, and the potential for more serious injury while the vehicle was in motion at highway speeds. The issue has not been reproduced or independently duplicated by a dealer or service center; however, it was inspected and documented by the insurance company and repair facility during the claims and repair process, which confirmed that full glass replacement was necessary. The vehicle or component has been inspected by insurance representatives and a repair shop, but it has not been inspected by the manufacturer or law enforcement. There were no warning lamps, dashboard messages, or any prior symptoms indicating a problem before the failure occurred, and the sunroof appeared to fail suddenly and without any advance indication while the vehicle was in motion.
2017 Hyundai Tucson: sunroof shattered
5 of the 1,097 complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Tucson describe sunroof shattered.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 0
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What owners say
UNKNOWN Car was parked when sunroof shattered.
Back end of the glass roof shattered unexpectedly while driving down the highway at 65mph. No visible debris or rocks just a loud bang of the glass suddenly breaking.
I was driving on I-45 in houston 60mph, good weather, good road, no unsafe conditions. There was no debris on the road, nor any trucks close by. Front panel of panoramic sunroof exploded making a hole the size of a basketball.
Panoramic sunroof unexpectedly exploded, without any external (or internal) cause while driving on interstate 635. Fortunately, it was closed, so no glass penetrated the interior of the car.
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Questions about the 2017 Hyundai Tucson sunroof shattered
Is sunroof shattered a common problem on the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?
5 of 1,097 owner complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Tucson (0%) mention sunroof shattered. The model year with the most reports is 2022.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2017 Hyundai Tucson?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2017 Hyundai Tucson
Check engine light 199Stalling 191Engine failure 187Knocking 159Oil consumption 157Hesitation 149Jerking 79Loss of power 76Door locks 44Fire or smoke 39Misfire 34Won't shift 27Slipping 20ABS 17Shudder 16Sudden acceleration 16Transmission failure 16Warning lights 15Won't start 15Headlights 14Overheating 8Airbag light 7Grinding brakes 6Fuel smell 6No deployment 5Fuel pump 5
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