How many 2015 Hyundai Sonata owners complained about visibility and wipers problems?

NHTSA lists 29 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata, which is 3% of the 1,144 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata related to visibility or wipers?

Yes. Recall 16V726000, reported October 11, 2016, covers the wind deflector anchor plate on 2015-2016 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid vehicles built between May 28, 2014 and August 18, 2015; Hyundai dealers repair it free of charge.

At what mileage do visibility and wiper problems tend to show up on the 2015 Sonata?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2015 Sonata is 59,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Did any 2015 Sonata visibility complaints involve crashes or injuries?

No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to the 29 Visibility & Wipers complaints for this model year.

How does the 2015 Sonata compare to other model years for this problem area?

The 2015 Sonata's 29 complaints and 3% share are higher than most other years in the this_area_by_model_year data, such as 2017 (3 complaints, 0%) and 2016 (10 complaints, 1%).

2015 Hyundai Sonata Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata, 3% of its 1,144 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 59,000. A related recall (16V726000) covers the wind deflector anchor plate.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 29; 3% of 1,144
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 59,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Panoramic sunroof or moon roof detaches, shatters, or tears from its assembly while driving, sometimes at highway speed.
Wind deflector on the panoramic roof tears loose while driving, scattering debris on the road.
Wipers continue moving even after being switched off or after the engine is turned off.
Overhead interior lighting will not turn off, which owners say impairs night vision and peripheral vision while driving.
Wipers reportedly do not oscillate fast enough for the conditions.
Recall parts for the wind deflector anchor plate repair were reported as unavailable for an extended period.

When 2015 Hyundai Sonata visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 1, 2015, latest Jul 29, 2026.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2015 to Jul 2026; peak Dec 2015 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata

NHTSA 16V726000Oct 11, 2016Visibility & Wipers62,811 vehicles
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 8, 2014, to August 18, 2015, and Hyundai Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to March 18, 2016, equipped with the panoramic sunroof option. Due to a bonding issue with the sunroof wind deflector, the sunroof panel on the affected vehicles may detach while driving.
Risk: If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wind deflector anchor plate, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 152.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Sonata model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20053 (2%)
2006186 (18%)
2007141 (20%)
200896 (23%)
200919 (4%)
20103 (1%)
201124 (1%)
201222 (1%)
201321 (1%)
201410 (1%)
201529 (3%)
201610 (1%)
20173 (0%)
20185 (1%)
20193 (2%)
20207 (4%)
202112 (9%)
20223 (3%)
20230 (0%)
20241 (2%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2015 Hyundai Sonata owners complained about visibility and wipers problems?: NHTSA lists 29 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata, which is 3% of the 1,144 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata related to visibility or wipers?: Yes. Recall 16V726000, reported October 11, 2016, covers the wind deflector anchor plate on 2015-2016 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid vehicles built between May 28, 2014 and August 18, 2015; Hyundai dealers repair it free of charge.
At what mileage do visibility and wiper problems tend to show up on the 2015 Sonata?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2015 Sonata is 59,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Did any 2015 Sonata visibility complaints involve crashes or injuries?: No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to the 29 Visibility & Wipers complaints for this model year.
How does the 2015 Sonata compare to other model years for this problem area?: The 2015 Sonata's 29 complaints and 3% share are higher than most other years in the this_area_by_model_year data, such as 2017 (3 complaints, 0%) and 2016 (10 complaints, 1%).