[nelks42]

I am dealing with this same problem! How is the glue holding up? Looks like I should try JB Weld PlasticWeld Epoxy Putty?

Hyundai told me that it's not covered in the warranty if it was knocked off by an external force. Seems like a poorly constructed part that is likely to break as many times as you fix it.

 

[im1knight]

I am dealing with this same problem! How is the glue holding up? Looks like I should try JB Weld PlasticWeld Epoxy Putty?

Hyundai told me that it's not covered in the warranty if it was knocked off by an external force. Seems like a poorly constructed part that is likely to break as many times as you fix it.

Glue is holding up great for me! I occasionally check on it when i wash my car just to make sure it is still solid, and sure enough it still is after many temperature fluctuation cycles, high winds, high speeds, even 1 or 2 automatic carwashes, zero issues so far after 9 months. I forgot it even broke off of my car before I saw this post got bumped again....hope this plasticweld will hold for many more years to come, or at least till when I sell the car.

I used the PlasticWeld Epoxy, the tube type where you have to mix, NOT the putty. And make sure it's plasticweld, not the regular JBweld, those I think are more for metal, and may not offer as much bonding support for plastic part. It may work just as well though, just never tried personally...

 

[mrpaul1112]

My shark fin antenna cover came off too. I didn't notice until I got home from a camping trip. It's possible a tree branch hit it but it's also possible nothing touched it. I got it fixed under warranty though so it's all good. My car is a 2017 Sonata Plug In Hybrid that I bought in December 2016.

 

[the_owner]

Mine flaps a little when the hose water hits it when I wash the car. Nothing a little glue can’t fix!


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[rgjraccoon]

Same thing happened to a new to us 2017 Hyundai Sonata. Cover fell off on the Interstate just 3 days after we drove it off the Hertz sales lot. Beyond PO'd. Local Hyundai dealer claims they'd never heard of this problem before. Hogwash.

 

[ChrisofHammond]

Super glued mine when I had my 17. It would take a grenade for it to come off now, haha.

 

[Emmitt Metcalf]

Mine went missing last week, went to car wash and got cover back, I plan to use windshield black adhesive to glue it down. I won't come off again after that. This is an engineering flaw and needs to be re-engineered.

 

[.1135058]

I'd like to add that my shark fin cover also fell off this weekend while washing the car - by hand.

What breaks is the four plastic screw pins at the top of the screws that hold it on to the base on the roof. The construction is not robust at all given that these cars go through car washes. The bottom of the broken pins are still screwed on which is holding the unit base to the roof. I used RTV gasket maker around the edge of the cover where it sits on the roof gasket and four dabs in top of the screws where the cover pins sit.

This is a temporary fix as my dealer said this is covered by my bumper to bumper warranty. Seems Hyundai sees a lot of this.

I would suspect that the RTV will hold for a very long time, but under warranty I'll fix it.

 

[.1135058]

........my dealer said this is covered by my bumper to bumper warranty. Seems Hyundai sees a lot of this.

Got the new shark fin today under warranty. Invoice stated reason for warranty repair was it came off while owner was washing the car. It was fixed in about 1/2 hour by slightly lowering the rear part of the head liner and working with skinny arms up inside to get to the screws.

If anyone else has it come off and car is past warranty then I imagine it's possible to fix yourself, but Hyundai only sells the entire part, not just the cover.

As I said the RTV gasket maker I used worked well. Only RTV under the outer edge of the cover on top of the rubber gasket and also the screw tops.

I'll need to be more careful from now on when washing. Cover needs to be more robust, or even metal.

 

[Rebelangel]

I have a 2015 Hyundai sonata hybrid and my sharkfin came off would like to know best place to get one other than dealer

 

[P7hk9]

I have a 2015 Hyundai sonata hybrid and my sharkfin came off would like to know best place to get one other than dealer

hyundaioemparts.com has worked well for me.

 

[teezythakidd]

hyundaioemparts.com has worked well for me.

Alternatives -- eBay, RockAuto, Amazon (especially if you have Prime)

 

[P7hk9]

Alternatives -- eBay, RockAuto, Amazon (especially if you have Prime)

I have had great luck buying Hyundai parts off eBay as well. Verify the part number on hyundaioemparts.com first.

 

[Rebelangel]

This is a warrantable repair. Hyundai has an open service campaign for this condition.

"On certain Sonata (LF) vehicles the “Shark Fin” antenna mounting bosses may be
weakened and the cover may become loose if external force is applied.
This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and if necessary replace the “Shark Fin” antenna to
correct the condition."

Bulletin 16-01-051-1.

While this bulletin does NOT directly apply to your vehicle (stock units ONLY), it does indicate a known problem. Any good dealer will be able to get this handled for you. It may take some time though.

Does that apply to the Hyundai sonata hybrid also on the bulletin or do you know for sure and what do I have to do just call a dealer and give them the bulletin number

 

[Rebelangel]

Alternatives -- eBay, RockAuto, Amazon (especially if you have Prime)

Thanks I will check it out

 

[teezythakidd]

Does that apply to the Hyundai sonata hybrid also on the bulletin or do you know for sure and what do I have to do just call a dealer and give them the bulletin number

All Sonatas in the LF generation. Hybrid, Sport, Limited, etc.

Typically you give them the bulletin number and your VIN and they can look it up. I'd give your dealer a call first before spending your own money. If they give you flack, you can get in touch with Hyundai corporate. If it's still slow, hope you're ready for a DIY.
Worth noting that TSBs are also not naturally covered under a warranty, but is warrantable when a manufacturer's limited warranty applies.

 

[Maciver]

Trying to think of an explanation on how did my screw holes even break since I can't even reach the screws to mess with them
Over tightened at factory...?

Possible highway speed, wind-induced vibrations (crystalizing) and carwash buffeting?

 

[JCTDCT]

Just had my shark fin cover knocked off by a carwash. Didn't notice until the next day. Asked at the carwash but they didn't have it, so I have to order it. It looks like both hyundaioemparts.com and hyundaipartsdeal.com have it for a little over $160. This is the full antenna assembly, and not just the cover. My vehicle (2016 PHEV) is out of warranty, so it looks like I have to buy the whole part and glue it myself.

 

[ChrisD46]

*Happened to my 2017 just out of the blue ! ... Hyundai covered it . They replaced the whole fixture and had to pull the headliner to get at it properly .

 

[edfeets]

The fin came off my 2017, took it to dealer and they replaced it under warranty.. Had to remove the headliner to replace. Never used an automatic car wash. Just pressure wash was enough to loosen it.