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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Wipers & Visibility Problems

10 owner-reported wipers & visibility complaints from NHTSA data

10
Complaints
1
Crashes
Jan 2026Oct 2025
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (10)

criticalVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Feb 2026

Your windshield streaks badly when wiped clean, whether removing snow or during rain, and the streaks persist for extended periods. During heavy rain at night on highways, the streaking becomes severe enough that you cannot see clearly, creating a dangerous driving condition. You've taken your car to the dealership four times, but they say they cannot reproduce the problem because they haven't tested it during rainy nighttime conditions. The fix will likely involve windshield replacement, wiper blade replacement, or a combination of both to resolve the streaking issue.

NHTSA #: 11716935
highVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Mar 2026

Your 2025 Santa Fe was recalled for a rearview camera safety issue, and you scheduled a repair appointment at your dealership. However, after waiting an hour, you were told the dealership didn't have the part in stock and would contact you when it arrived — but three weeks later, you haven't heard back. You're concerned the dealership is deprioritizing the recall repair because it's not a paid service.

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NHTSA #: 11721831
highVISIBILITY/WIPER,LANE DEPARTURE
Filed: Feb 2026

Your side view camera, which displays the blind spot area on your dashboard screen, occasionally shows only a green screen instead of the actual camera image. This means you may lose visibility of the blind spot when trying to change lanes or back up. The camera system may need to be recalibrated or replaced to restore proper operation.

NHTSA #: 11718964
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
CrashFiled: Feb 2026

My name is [XXX] I live at [XXX] my phone number is [XXX] my social security is [XXX] . I own a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe that is subject to Safety Recall 25V-808 involving the rearview camera system. On [XXX] at 12:30pm while operating my vehicle, the rearview camera malfunctioned (the image was [blank / inoperative]). Due to the loss of rear visibility, I was involved in a minor accident while backing up. At the time of the incident, I had not yet received the recall repair. The malfunction experienced is consistent with the defect described in the recall notice regarding the rearview camera harness. This incident caused [minor vehicle damage / property damage. I am reporting this to document a safety-related incident connected to an acknowledged manufacturing defect.I am requesting that this incident be reviewed as a recall-related accident and that Hyundai advise on reimbursement or compensation options. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA #: 11715725
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jan 2026

Front wipers of the vehicle stopped working with snow buildup. This was solved once by tightening a bolt but happened again while driving

NHTSA #: 11713526
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jan 2026

Driving in light rain at 65 mph , drivers side wiper failed after using AUTO feature. Occurrd 12/23/20125. Wiper was fixed by dealership under warranty on 12/26/2025. 3 weeks later on 1/12/2026 very same situation occurred and exact same malfunction happened yet again. Drivers side wiper total non-operational again. Taken back to the dealership for repair and the Dealership said with 100% certainty issue was caused both times from ice and and snow buildup ans will not submit under warranty. Vehicle is garage kept ( heated) and had absolutely no ice or snow on the vehicle upon operation. Weather was 40+ degrees both days when malfunction occurred. Safety issue was serious due to my wife now unable to see through the window potentially causing an accident during adverse weather conditions.

NHTSA #: 11710999
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jan 2026

Within a month of purchasing the vehicle [March of 2025] I was having a windshield replaced due to a crack. After I had that one installed, it needed to be replaced due to scratches on the windshield [safelite warrantied it under faulty glass]. Now within 2 weeks I have had 2 small impacts and 2 chip/cracks filled. I have never had issues with windshields in my driving career thus far like this. I understand windshields can pick up rocks and what not but searching online it doesn't seem to be an isolated incident at all. I think Hyundai may be using cheap glass or something. This is very frustrating because im constantly looking anytime I hear an impact on the windshield. Also, I do not want to be constantly calling safelite for chip repairs

NHTSA #: 11709865
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Oct 2025

The window washer fluid is does not cover the the upper areas of the window, making it difficult to see particularly in snowy or icy weather.

NHTSA #: 11695723
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jul 2025

The windshield wiper fluid is designed to only hit the bottom of the windshield. This does not allow for the windshield to be properly cleaned while the vehicle is in motion. Creates a safety hazard if you cannot wash debris or an excess of bugs from the field of view of the driver. There are multiple complaints regarding the spray location onto the windshield.

NHTSA #: 11677123
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the windshield wiper fluid was low. The contact added additional fluid to the reservoir. After the additional fluid was added, the contact became aware that there was windshield wiper fluid on the garage floor. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the soy-based feeding tubes to the windshield wipers had been chewed on by rodents. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle, and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 700. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA #: 11672195

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