Hyundai recall: Visibility
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the sunroof does not detect an obstacle while closing and then retract, there could be an increased risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Elantra Gt 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V891000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 14, 2018
- Owners notified
- Feb 5, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 86
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 20, 2018 to Aug 13, 2018
- Part
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly; Electrical system
- Maker's own recall number
- 179
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hyundai recall: Air bags May 14, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.