Sun Roof problems of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. While the vehicle was parked and opening the sun roof, a piece of the plastic housing fractured and jammed the sun roof. As a result, the sun roof could not close. The contact was able to remove the piece of fractured housing and close the sun roof. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v051000 (visibility) and 12v568000 (visibility). The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the sun roof exploded. There were no injuries due to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v051000 (visibility). The approximate failure mileage was 41,000. Djr.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. While the vehicle was parked, the sun roof shattered. The sun roof was previously inspected according to NHTSA campaign number: 13v051000 (visibility), but was not replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 44,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, she heard a loud noise and glass started shattering. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the sun roof had shattered. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while traveling approximately 30 mph, the panoramic sunroof shattered and glass fell into the vehicle. The driver sustained cuts from the glass. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 13v051000 (visibility). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000.

We were driving down the highway when our sunroof exploded. All of the glass shattered and flew everywhere some of it hitting another vehicle. The entire panoramic sunroof is missing. This was extremely dangerous situation. We were on the inside lane of traffic and had to carefully make our way across traffic as quick as possible as glass was still flying off of our roof. We called Hyundai immediately to report what had happened and were told we needed to speak to service, when transferred, nobody answered. We were told to either drop off our car tonight or first thing in the morning.

While drive on highway at posted speed of 70 mph the sunroof imploded on me. The roof was in closed position. The glass shattered everywhere. I had very minor scrapes on my face and neck. I just happened to be close to the Hyundai dealership and within 10 minutes of implosion I pulled into it. I had to lift myself out of my seat as the glass was on my clothing, all over the seats, in my purse and some pieces were still on the outside of the roof. Dealership in round rock, texas was very concerned about my well being. They offered to call for medical assistance. I had minor scrapes and did not feel it necessary. The implosion made me think someone had shot me because of the sound when it imploded. I was extremely shaken, almost to the point of lightheadedness! I had this car checked in November of 2012 for the sunroof. I had not received a recall notice. I had been told about it by my customers where I worked. The dealership where I bought it in marlton, NJ checked it and said everything was fine. The dealership there said they were not aware of any recall for a sunroof problem! I have no paperwork from that dealership stating that they had checked it for me.

Sunroof shattered/exploded when parked. Glass flew up to two feet away. Outdoor temp was near 70 f.

2012 Hyundai Veloster the sunroof exploded sending glass 20' out and into the vehicle since the sunroof was open. The vehicle was parked at the time no stress to the glass. This vehicle also had been into the dealership for the warranty on the sunroof and was given a pass on the glass not being the kind that would explode. That warranty test was obviously inaccurate.

My car was park at my works parking lot and it was around 37 degrees f outside. I went to my car to get something out of my trunk. When I close my trunk I heard a splash after the trunk closed. I thought I splash some water but I then saw and realize that something is not right on my roof. I took a closer look and saw that my sunroof has blown up. Glass debris are everywhere especially on my windshield. I drove it home that night and brought it to the dealer where I bought it and they went ahead and gave me a rental car right away. I ask them for the best offer for a new car but they just wanted to sell me a new car. I don't trust the Hyundai brand anymore and im hoping in trading it in for a different car.

I drove my car home on Saturday. . . . And didn't move it on Sunday. . . . However at night I went to move it in front of my others cars, and I was shocked by the scene . . . . The sunroof was totally exploded. . . . . . . I think this is a mayor defect and could be dangerous if like everyday I was driving in the highway and it could explode in front of others cars. . . . . The weather was beautiful, not hot, not cold, and not too much sun. . . .

The car was parked in my garage over night. In the morning, when leaving for work I found the cars sunroof had exploded. Glass was on the garage floor, car roof, windshield, hood, and rear glass. Shards of the sunroof were hanging down inside the car and there was shattered glass inside the car. The explosion caused the glass to blow out, and left a large hole where the sunfoof was located. This was a dangerous event and even if fixed I do not want to drive this car. If the sunroof is replaced what guarantee do we have that the problem has been researched, resolved, and that corrected componenets are being installed in our vehicle.

The car was parked in the driveway and I was inside the house. I heard a noise and when I went outside the sunroof had shattered/exploded. I have a camera installed on my garage that captured the sunroof exploding with no one around it and nothing falling on it. I can email the video upon request. . . Updated 11/14/12 updated 12/4/2012.

I was driving around 40 mph and I heard a noise like glass cracking and then a few seconds later, the moonroof exploded and fell on my head and down my back. It was raining so since I was closer to home than the dealership, I turned around and went back home. The glass broke up in such small pieces, my finger was cut, but no other injuries thank goodness. Updated 11/01/lj updated ivoq 11/01/12.

While driving down a busy street, it sounded like a firecracker went off on the top of my car. I heard a loud bang and subsequent pops and cracks. When I pulled over, I saw my sunroof had completely shattered. Nothing had hit my car, the sunroof just exploded into tiny glass pieces.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated while driving 45 mph there was a loud explosion on the roof. The contact realized that the glass in the sunroof was broken when it penetrated the vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the left foot and right arm. The passenger in the front seat was also injured on the arms and face. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made ware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN information was not available. The failure and current mileage was 8,000.

On September 29, 2012 (approximately 1 pm) my wife was driving at 55mph on I 93 near exit 8 in manchester new hampshire. She drove over a normal bump in the road and without warning the sun roof of my 2012 Hyundai Veloster exploded into and out of the car. My wife had glass embed into her scalp. She proceeded to exit 9 and pulled off the highway where she met me. Injuries were minor and no professional help was needed, I removed the glass from her scalp. We called the nh state police and notified them of the incident. We did not file an official police report at that time. The sun roof glass was destroyed and covered the interior and exterior. The paint on the exterior has many scratches and deep gouges, the interior has glass embedded into the upholstery. Today (oct 9, 2012) I went to pick up my car at the dealer, the roof has been fixed but the paint is destroyed by the incident and the interior has glass embedded into it. The car is a hazard to try and sit in. I brushed the rear seat and glass stuck into my hand. The car is currently at the dealer, this issue is still in process with the dealership. My wife refuses to drive the vehicle. I have asked for a written document from Hyundai such as an engineering report stating that the problem has been researched, resolved and that corrected components are being installed in our car & not just another piece of defective glass installed that will shatter on us while driving at highway speeds. I want my new car put back to new condition like it was before this incident. I also filed a formal complaint with Hyundai after the incident on October 1, 2012. I can supply you with the case number if necessary.

The sunroof exploded while I was driving with 2 passengers. We heard the explosion but did not realize it was my car until glass leaked from the cloth panel under the sunroof onto my friend in the passenger seat. We moved the car off of the road and called the police. The police went back to the sight where the explosion happened and did not find any object that would have hit the car. The car is less than 3 months old and has less than 2500 miles on it. The day of the incident was warm but not hot like it has been.

The car was in the driveway at night when the sunroof imploded and shattered all over the seats. Nothing fell on the car - it just imploded. At this time a tow truck is coming to take it to the dealership. The car in only 3 months old.

I was driving, making a left hand turn from a stop light and then heard a very loud bang! the sunroof above me then shattered and fell all over me, the car, and outside. I pulled over to inspect the cause and see the damage. There wasn't a sign of why it happened (rock or anything of the sort), but I had shards of glass in the top of my head, back down the inside of my shirt, and the glass still hanging was flying off. Thankfully I had sunglasses on, or else something would have flown into my eyes. Actually have a scratch from the incident on my new prescription sunglasses now. I researched a possible issue or recall and came across a few postings with the exact same issue! I heard good and bad stories on how it was resolved, but its scary nonetheless. This happened today and am second guessing a sunroof, although I've always wanted one. If this is starting to become a known issue with a new model, I hope its treated with caution and swiftness. Please call or email me if you have any questions. Updated 08/15/lj.

I am very traumatized since earlier today approximately 11am the glass sun roof on my 2012 Veloster exploded when I was rinsing the car off. The weather was in the high 70s or 80s but whatever the case its extremely dangerous and unacceptable since I had children that could have had bodily injury since they were playing close by. The explosion spread shattered glass around 6 feet around the car and driveway and it was such an unfortunate situation! I would not want this to happen to any other Veloster owners or future owners since it makes me sick since I live far away and was suppose to be home by now but due to this explosion I had to get it towed to a Hyundai dealership! I sincerely hope that Hyundai will resolve this issue since I was informed that this has happened to other Veloster owners and since the car has only been in the us market for 8+ months its utterly unacceptable that its happened to multiple owners! when arriving to the dealership they told me that it is no big deal and this is really not true! it is a big deal since bodily injury did happen during the explosion since I took off my shirt after a frantic traumatic day to try and sleep and I have a small cut from the shattered glass! this is really making me so upset since its my first time as a Hyundai owner and I regret having purchased this vehicle. I no longer feel safe and anxious to see what Hyundai will do to fix the problem! its so wrong for a car company to not care about the safety of the consumer since the statement from the salesman at the dealership where my car was towed is completely unacceptable and untrue! it is not normal for a car to explode when rinsing it off and there is no warning on the vehicle or manuals that would indicate caution to rinse your car in any climate! reading forums some people just hit a bump in the road and the sunroof shatters! this is a major flaw!.

The sunroof shattered violently in an upwards direction, sending some glass down inside the car and the rest all over the exterior. After googling I found out there are many other Veloster owners that have had identical instances where their sunroofs shattered spontaneously. This could have resulted in serious injury. The dealership says they do not know exactly what causes it, but they are working on it with Hyundai. They have another sunroof on order, but am worried I may have this happen again due to their manufacturing defect for this component.