2025 Hyundai Santa FE visibility/wiper problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The windshield spontaneously cracked while parked. There are no signs of impact to explain the crack. This can be a safety concern as it can continue cracking, impede visibility and even burst possibly sending glass towards occupants.”
filed May 5, 2026
“I was sent a letter in the mail asking to bring in my vehicle for a safety recall involving the rearview camera. I scheduled an appointment with Key Hyundai of Milford, CT. After waiting for an hour, I was told that the dealership did not have the part needed to perform the repair and that they…”
filed Mar 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Santa FE years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa FE | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 Santa FE | 7 | 5% |
| 2023 Santa FE | 11 | 5% |
| 2022 Santa FE | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 Santa FE | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 Santa FE | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 Santa FE | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 Santa FE | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Santa FE | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 Santa FE | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Santa FE | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Santa FE | 7 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.