Component

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

3,461 NHTSA complaints about visibility:sun/moon roof assembly issues across 48 makes and 541 models.

Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.

NHTSA ODI component intake brief

ODI category VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

3,461 filings · 541 models · 48 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS HEAVY 3,461 ODI rows
  • MODELS 541 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 48 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 0.8% 28 crash-flagged
  • RANK #72 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 3 deaths · 228 injuries
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY (this)VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASS…3,461SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER3,476STEERING:RACK AND PINION3,508ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR…3,403
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY vs nearest complaint-total peers

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY sits HEAVY on ODI intake volume (#72 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (3 reported fatalities across 541 models). Open Ford Explorer (category leader) →

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY filing-volume reading

The standout signal for visibility:sun/moon roof assembly is ODI intake volume: 3,461 filings (HEAVY band · #72 of 696 standardized categories) across 541 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 0.8%.

Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.

Next step: compare Ford Explorer against SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER on filing totals before treating visibility:sun/moon roof assembly volume as a purchase signal.

3,461
Complaints
541
Models Affected
28
Crashes
14
Fires
3
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford Explorer
110
2 KIA Sorento
87
3 Scion TC
83
4 Hyundai Veloster
75
5 Ford F-150
72
6 Ford Edge
68
7 Volkswagen Passat
67
8 Nissan Maxima
60
9 Honda Accord
55
10 Volkswagen Jetta
53
11 Mercury Cougar
53
12 Hyundai Sonata
53
13 Toyota Camry
49
14 Jeep Grand Cherokee
49
15 Hyundai Santa FE
49
16 Jeep Liberty
45
17 KIA Optima
43
18 Ford Escape
43
19 Honda CR-V
41
20 Cadillac SRX
41
21 Toyota Rav4
40
22 Nissan Murano
37
23 Hyundai Palisade
32
24 Ford Expedition
32
25 Mercedes-Benz C300
31
26 Hyundai Elantra
31
27 Nissan Altima
30
28 Saturn Outlook
27
29 Nissan Rogue
27
30 Mitsubishi Eclipse
27

Recent Complaints

2018 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the panoramic sunroof unexpectedly exploded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where i

2020 Toyota Rav4

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parked, there was water leaking from the sunroof. While driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a

2018 Toyota Highlander

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while driving at 58 MPH, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the sunroof, and it was discovered that the sunroof glass ha

2022 Nissan Rogue

The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, there was an abnormally loud banging sound coming from the vehicle, and the contact pulled over. The contact became

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the panoramic roof unexpectedly shattered. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehi

2024 KIA Sportage

The contact owns a 2024 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof exploded. The contact stated that there was no evidence of an impact on the sunroof gla

2025 Honda CR-V

The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the sunroof glass exploded and shattered. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact was not

2015 BMW X1

The contact owns a 2015 BMW X1. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for maintenance, the contact was informed that the water pump had failed. The vehicle was not r

2025 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while her mother was driving approximately 25-30 MPH, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the vehicle. The driver pulled

2020 Toyota Camry

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the sunroof rose up independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the sunroof n

2023 Land Rover Range Rover

The contact owns a 2023 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the sunroof failed to close properly. The contact stated that on several occasions, the sunroof wa

2021 Mercedes-Benz C300

I am reporting a safety defect involving the panoramic sunroof on my 2021Mercedes-Benz Coop vehicle. The panoramic sunroof has malfunctioned due to an apparent design or manufacturing defect. The sun

2021 Toyota Rav4

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the contact heard a loud bang and then heard wind entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the sunroof h

2026 KIA EV9

The contact owns a 2026 Kia EV9. The contact stated that while driving at 68 MPH, the sunroof made an abnormally loud banging sound. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, inspected the sunr

2025 KIA Telluride

The contact owns a 2025 Kia Telluride. While driving 70 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound like a gunshot coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact became awar

2019 Audi E-Tron

The contact owns a 2019 Audi E-Tron. The contact stated that during rainy weather, there was water entering the vehicle through the roof, and water was leaking onto the infotainment system, the shifte

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4matic

The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC350E 4Matic. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the sunroof made an exploding sound and shattered. The contact stated that the shattered glass fe

2022 Ford F-350 SD

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the roof. The vehicle was taken to a local independent

2020 Ford Expedition

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof fractured. The contact stated that there was no impact on the sunroof. In addition,

2022 Toyota Rav4 Prime

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, there was a loud bang like a gunshot heard, and the sunroof shattered. The vehicle was pulled ove

Verify with NHTSA · consumer-reported counts are not verified defect findings.