Hyundai Sonata Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the Hyundai Sonata across 18 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (34). The words owners use most often: “sun visor” (29% of reports).
- 188visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 40%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sun visor: mentioned in 55 of 188 complaints (29%)
- Drivers side: mentioned in 17 of 188 complaints (9%)
- Stay position: mentioned in 11 of 188 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 130 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 188 complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Hyundai Sonata visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sonata | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2022 Sonata | 3 | 3% | 400 |
| 2021 Sonata | 8 | 6% | 5,836 |
| 2020 Sonata | 6 | 3% | 1,100 |
| 2019 Sonata | 3 | 2% | 4,900 |
| 2018 Sonata | 5 | 1% | 9,362 |
| 2017 Sonata | 2 | 0% | — |
| 2016 Sonata | 4 | 1% | 42,600 |
| 2015 Sonata | 17 | 1% | 34,500 |
| 2014 Sonata | 6 | 1% | 38,000 |
| 2013 Sonata | 10 | 1% | 75,000 |
| 2012 Sonata | 9 | 1% | 31,060 |
| 2011 Sonata | 8 | 0% | 60,000 |
| 2009 Sonata | 11 | 2% | 69,500 |
| 2008 Sonata | 30 | 7% | 60,000 |
| 2007 Sonata | 34 | 5% | 62,000 |
| 2006 Sonata | 30 | 3% | 81,000 |
| 2002 Sonata | 1 | 0% | 79,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper for the Hyundai Sonata. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the driver-side windshield wiper failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the wiper blade was not making proper contact with the windshield due to a…
Blower motor malfunction at night. Smelled something burning. Extremely hot and humid outside. Windows fogged up inside which greatly reduced visibility. Checked the multifuse which controls the ABS, oil pump, cooling fan, & Blower. I discovered a burnt connection on one of the terminals for the…
I was driving my 2015 Hyundai Sonata approximately 35 mph after leaving the Hyundai dealership following an engine replacement when the hood unexpectedly flew completely open without warning. The hood struck the windshield, completely obstructing my forward visibility and creating an extremely…
Bluelink remote start with climate control is defective. When initiated, the vehicle starts but the climate control system comes on in the OFF state and does not apply the saved preset, including front and rear defroster settings. This defeats the intended pre-conditioning function in winter…
I respectfully submit the following additional information.In connection with this matter, the dealer in question asserted in writing that I "should have refused to participate" in the manufacturer-authorized "Z05 Service Campaign"âa measure designed to prevent potential damageâand…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Sonatas have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 188 owner complaints about visibility/wiper for the Hyundai Sonata. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Hyundai Sonata visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the Hyundai Sonata?
The most frequent phrase is “sun visor”, in 55 of 188 complaints, followed by “drivers side” (17).
Other Hyundai Sonata problems
- Engine problems (4,702)
- Steering problems (2,363)
- Air Bags problems (2,045)
- Electrical System problems (1,975)
- Structure problems (1,066)
- Power Train problems (1,050)
- Exterior Lighting problems (1,013)
- Service Brakes problems (901)
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