How many visibility and wiper complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra?

NHTSA lists 18 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2012 Elantra, which is 3% of the 652 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra windshield or wipers?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Elantra.

At what mileage do these visibility problems show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2012 Elantra is 51,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Did any crashes or injuries result from these issues?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 injury linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Elantra.

How does the 2012 Elantra compare to other years for this issue?

The 2012 Elantra had 18 complaints (3% share) in this area, similar to 2011's 7 complaints (2% share), while 2013 had the highest count with 42 complaints (3% share).

2012 Hyundai Elantra Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra, 3% of all complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 51,000. There are no related recalls, and NHTSA records 1 injury and 0 crashes tied to this area.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 18; 3% of 652
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 51,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshield washer fluid fails to spray, sometimes traced to a pump that owners say needs dealer-only replacement.
Washer fluid stops working specifically in cold weather, even with fluid rated for temperatures well below freezing.
Sunroof glass shatters or explodes while driving at highway speed with no apparent impact.
Driver or passenger sun visors break and flop down unexpectedly while being adjusted, blocking the driver's view.
Wide front pillars and mirror placement create large blind spots that owners say make it hard to see crossing pedestrians or vehicles.
Wipers fail to clear rain properly and leave streaks even after replacement, and water leaks into the rear cabin during rain.

When 2012 Hyundai Elantra visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 12, 2011, latest Sep 30, 2025.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2011 to Sep 2025; peak Jan 2015 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Elantra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20055 (4%)
20067 (5%)
200761 (23%)
200811 (4%)
20095 (2%)
20104 (1%)
20117 (2%)
201218 (3%)
201342 (3%)
20145 (1%)
20150 (0%)
20166 (2%)
20178 (1%)
20183 (1%)
20192 (1%)
20202 (1%)
20216 (5%)
20222 (2%)
20237 (7%)
20242 (4%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many visibility and wiper complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra?: NHTSA lists 18 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2012 Elantra, which is 3% of the 652 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra windshield or wipers?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Elantra.
At what mileage do these visibility problems show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2012 Elantra is 51,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Did any crashes or injuries result from these issues?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 injury linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Elantra.
How does the 2012 Elantra compare to other years for this issue?: The 2012 Elantra had 18 complaints (3% share) in this area, similar to 2011's 7 complaints (2% share), while 2013 had the highest count with 42 complaints (3% share).