Hyundai Tucson sunroof shattered problems

Filed Oct 28, 2026 · Visibility · 70,800 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the sunroof glass shattered without impact. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the sunroof glass was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,800.

Filed Oct 20, 2026 · VA

Sunroof shattered while vehicle was in motion. Glass particles were flying off the roof potentially hitting nearby vehicles. Pulled safely off the interstate and drove home safely on local highways.

Filed Jun 25, 2026 · Visibility · 24,038 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the panoramic sunroof exploded while driving at approximately 40-50 MPH. The rear section of the sunroof glass had shattered into several pieces without impact. The contact closed the shade, and the glass fell inward. There was glass inside the shade and the roof. There were no injuries. There was an abnormally loud sound like a handgun or several balloons popping. The vehicle was previously inspected, and there were no issues found with the sunroof. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the dealer stated that a rock might have caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer referred the contact to the insurance company for assistance. The manufacturer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled with the local dealer. Additionally, the manufacturer provided a loaner vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 24,038.

Filed Jun 3, 2026 · MA

Sunroof exploded I was driving at high speed on a highway. sounded like a gun fired. glass must have flown back towards other cars. Noise was terrifying and I slowed to gain my composure before pulling to the side of the highway and calling the police. Car is currently at a local dealership. My initial thought was that something like a rock hit the sunroof, but on my own inspection it appears the explosion was outward. there is no evidence of something falling on it. no scratches on the inside roof cover which was closed at the time. No makes on the roof rack or scratches on the car roof. There was no warning of any kind from the vehicle that it might occur. after doing some research I discovered that there have been many cases of exploding sunroofs on Hyundai cars. Dealership is under the assumption that a rock hit the roof, but are not willing to give me a report of an examination into what might have caused it. They disregarded my conclusion that it exploded outward.

Filed May 23, 2026 · Body, Visibility · VA

I was driving on the freeway no where near an overpass going about 65mph when the front panel on my panaromaic sunroof exploded and glass went everywhere. There is no signs that a rock could have possibly hit it. My safety was at risk because I could have crashed and broken glass rained down on me. There were no warning signs and the vehicle has not been inspected yet, but it will be.

Filed May 1, 2026 · Visibility · CO · 2 injuries

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.

Filed Apr 29, 2026 · TX

Panoramic sunroof exploded while driving.

Filed Feb 9, 2026 · FL

While driving under normal conditions, the panoramic sunroof glass suddenly shattered without warning. There was no impact from road debris, no prior cracking, and no abnormal use of the sunroof. The failure occurred spontaneously and created a safety hazard due to falling glass and the risk of driver distraction or injury. This vehicle is equipped with the factory panoramic roof that has been the subject of a prior class action lawsuit and Hyundai Technical Service Bulletin 19-BD-007H (Panoramic Roof Moving Glass Warranty Extension, code TXXE). The failure I experienced is consistent with the known defect described in that settlement and TSB. Hyundai extended coverage for this defect to 10 years or 120,000 miles; however, Hyundai has denied assistance because the time limit has expired, even though the mileage remains within the coverage threshold. Given the known defect and safety implications, this failure should be addressed regardless of warranty expiration. This issue presents a safety concern due to sudden glass shattering while driving and should be investigated further.

Filed Feb 4, 2026 · AZ

On January 25, I was driving on the freeway and my moonroof front panel exploded. It was a loud bang, and completely unexpected. This could have caused an accident. After the glass exploded, I pulled over only to realize the glass had hit another cars windshield and broke their windshield. I am lucky this didn’t cause an accident.

Filed Jan 23, 2026 · Visibility · SC

1. Component and Availability: The panoramic sunroof shattered spontaneously. The failed component was replaced by Myrtle Beach Hyundai, but I have documented the damage with photos, and the vehicle is available for inspection to show the remaining glass debris inside the structure and the damaged headliner. 2. Safety Risk: The sunroof shattered with a loud, gunshot-like noise while driving at 60 mph on a highway (I-95), causing extreme driver distraction and potential loss of vehicle control. Furthermore, a large amount of glass shards fell into the cabin and remains trapped inside the headliner. These hidden fragments continue to rattle, causing ongoing distraction and posing a risk of injury to occupants if they fall through the damaged interior fabric. 3. Confirmation by Dealer: Yes, the problem was confirmed by Myrtle Beach Hyundai. They replaced the sunroof under a "goodwill" gesture, although they initially claimed it was not a warranty issue. 4. Inspection by Others: The vehicle was inspected and repaired by the authorized Hyundai dealer (Myrtle Beach Hyundai). No police or insurance reports were filed as it was a spontaneous failure without a collision. 5. Warning Symptoms: There were no warning lamps, unusual noises, or any symptoms prior to the failure. The shattering occurred suddenly and without any external impact or provocation on January 12th.