Hyundai Elantra GT Sunroof May Not Detect Obstacles

NHTSA campaign 18V891000 · Reported Dec 14, 2018 · Hyundai Motor America

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If the sunroof keeps closing on an obstacle instead of stopping, it can increase the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V891000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 14, 2018
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Part affected	Electrical System
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some Hyundai Elantra GT vehicles have a panoramic sunroof motor that may not be programmed correctly. Because of this, the sunroof may not detect an obstacle in its path while it is closing. If the sunroof cannot sense an obstacle, it may not stop or reverse the way it is supposed to, and it could keep closing instead of stopping on the object.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included. 2. Contact a dealer to have the sunroof inspected, or call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. 3. The dealer will replace the sunroof if needed, free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V891000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Hyundai Elantra GT

Who to contact

Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup

Customer service: 1-855-371-9460

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT vehicles. The panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed, preventing the sunroof from detecting an obstacle while closing.
Safety risk: If the sunroof does not detect an obstacle while closing and then retract, there could be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 179.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.