How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

NHTSA lists 18 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2020 Santa Fe, which is 8% of the 213 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall related to visibility issues on the 2020 Santa Fe?

Yes. Recall 21V00M000, reported December 28, 2021, covers windshields on 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra that may not have been properly bonded during manufacturing, allowing detachment. Dealers remove and reinstall the front windshield panel free of charge.

At what mileage do these visibility problems tend to occur?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2020 Santa Fe is 15,000 miles.

Have any crashes or injuries been linked to these visibility complaints?

No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 18 complaints in this area for the 2020 Santa Fe.

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe, 8% of all 213 complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 15,000 miles. A related windshield-bonding recall (21V00M000) exists, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 18; 8% of 213
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 15,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshields develop small star-shaped cracks that appear suddenly without any impact and are most visible when facing sunlight.
Panoramic sunroofs shatter or explode with a loud bang while driving on the highway, with no object striking the vehicle.
Some owners report wind noise entering below a cracked windshield near where it attaches to the vehicle.
Owners who received recall notice 21V00M000 for windshield bonding report the replacement part was not available at the dealer for an extended period.

When 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 19, 2020, latest Jul 17, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2020 to Jul 2026; peak Jul 2022 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe

NHTSA 21V00M000Dec 28, 2021Visibility & Wipers26,413 vehicles
Visibility:windshield
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
Risk: A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Santa Fe model year

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

20109 (3%)
20116 (3%)
20121 (0%)
201320 (3%)
201415 (3%)
20155 (2%)
20164 (2%)
20178 (1%)
20181 (1%)
20195 (3%)
202018 (8%)
202114 (8%)
202211 (6%)
202313 (6%)
20248 (5%)
202513 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe have?: NHTSA lists 18 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2020 Santa Fe, which is 8% of the 213 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to visibility issues on the 2020 Santa Fe?: Yes. Recall 21V00M000, reported December 28, 2021, covers windshields on 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra that may not have been properly bonded during manufacturing, allowing detachment. Dealers remove and reinstall the front windshield panel free of charge.
At what mileage do these visibility problems tend to occur?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2020 Santa Fe is 15,000 miles.
Have any crashes or injuries been linked to these visibility complaints?: No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 18 complaints in this area for the 2020 Santa Fe.