Elantra & Sonata Windshields Can Vary
If you’re searching for Hyundai windshield replacement Tallahassee, the first thing to know is that Elantra and Sonata windshields can vary quite a bit by year, trim and equipment. On many newer Hyundai sedans, the windshield also works with a forward-facing camera used by systems such as Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.
That’s one reason it helps to know the exact year and trim before ordering replacement glass. A windshield that fits the opening isn’t necessarily the right windshield for every version of the car.
Hyundai Elantra windshield replacement
The Elantra has been one of Hyundai’s most popular sedans for years, and there are plenty of them on Tallahassee roads. Older Elantras can be fairly straightforward from an auto-glass standpoint. Newer generations are more likely to have driver-assistance equipment that needs to be accounted for during replacement.
Hyundai’s current Elantra lineup includes Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist across the range, along with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist on current trims. Hyundai also notes that Lane Keeping Assist relies on a camera in the upper windshield area to read lane markings. Hyundai Elantra safety information.
If you look behind the rearview mirror on a newer Elantra, you may see the camera housing against the glass. That’s a good clue that the windshield is doing more than keeping wind and rain out of the cabin.
Hyundai Sonata windshield replacement
The Sonata has a similar story. Depending on the year and trim, a Sonata may have a simpler windshield setup or a much more technology-heavy one.
Current Sonata models come with a long list of Hyundai SmartSense features, including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist. Some trims also add Highway Driving Assist and other driver-assistance features. Hyundai Sonata safety information.
That equipment is one reason a windshield quote may require more than the words “2022 Sonata” or “2024 Elantra.” The VIN can help identify the right glass and the equipment that came on the vehicle.
Camera calibration can be part of the job
When a forward-facing camera is mounted at the windshield, replacing the glass can change the camera’s relationship to the road ahead.
Depending on the year, trim and factory procedure, recalibration may be required after the windshield is replaced. Seminole Auto Glass provides windshield recalibration services in Tallahassee for vehicles that require it.
This is especially important on vehicles using lane-centering or collision-warning features. If a camera is part of one of those systems, the windshield replacement and the driver-assistance system can’t really be treated as two unrelated things.
Why Hyundai windshields aren’t all the same
Two Elantras sitting next to each other in a parking lot can look nearly identical and still use different glass.
Things that can affect the correct windshield include:
- Model year
- Trim level
- Forward-facing camera equipment
- Lane Keeping Assist or Lane Following Assist
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Rain or light sensors on equipped models
- Acoustic or other factory glass specifications
That’s why providing the VIN when requesting a quote can save time. It gives the glass shop a better chance of identifying the correct windshield before the vehicle ever comes in.
Repairing a chip before it becomes a replacement
A small windshield chip doesn’t always mean the whole windshield needs to come out.
If the damage is still small and hasn’t spread, a repair may be possible. Once a crack starts running across the glass, especially toward an edge, replacement becomes much more likely. Seminole Auto Glass offers both windshield repair and windshield replacement services.
Florida driving doesn’t help. Highway debris, sudden temperature changes from a hot parked car to full air conditioning, and everyday vibration can turn a small chip into a longer crack surprisingly quickly.
It’s worth having a chip looked at while it’s still a chip.
Getting the right windshield for your Hyundai
For an Elantra or Sonata, the year, trim and equipment matter just as much as the model name. That becomes even more important on newer cars with a camera mounted near the top of the windshield.
For Hyundai windshield replacement Tallahassee drivers can contact Seminole Auto Glass to identify the correct glass and determine whether the vehicle has camera or calibration requirements that need to be addressed with the replacement.
If your Hyundai Elantra or Sonata has a cracked windshield or a chip that’s starting to spread, you can request an auto glass quote online or call Seminole Auto Glass at 850-539-4527.
Vehicle features and calibration requirements vary by model year, trim and equipment. This article is intended for general information. Vehicle-specific manufacturer procedures should be followed when servicing driver-assistance systems.
