How many 2011 Hyundai Sonata owners complained about visibility and wipers?

NHTSA lists 24 complaints in this area for the 2011 Sonata, about 1% of the 3,376 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata windshield or sunroof?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2011 Sonata.

At what mileage do these visibility problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 33,993 miles.

What is the most serious visibility issue reported?

Owners reported sunroofs shattering suddenly while driving, and one complaint in this area involved a fire, though NHTSA lists no crashes or injuries tied to it.

How does 2011 compare to other Sonata years for this problem?

The 2011 model year's 24 complaints are close to 2012 (22) and 2013 (21), while 2015 had more with 29 complaints and a 3% share.

2011 Hyundai Sonata Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, about 1% of its 3,376 total complaints. No related recall covers this area, and reported failures include shattering sunroofs and windshield distortion, with a median mileage at failure of 33,993 miles.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 24; 1% of 3,376
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 33,994 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Sunroofs suddenly shatter or explode with a loud bang while driving, sometimes at highway speed with no impact.
Windshields show a rippled or distorted image when viewed diagonally from the front seats, which some owners say caused misjudged lane positions.
Rear or front windshields crack or shatter without any reported impact, which owners attribute to stress from factory installation.
Headlights cast a shadow onto the windshield at night, reducing visibility while driving in the dark.
Windshield glass scratches easily when scraped with a standard plastic ice scraper, leaving marks that reduce visibility.
Wiper motors fail during heavy rain, leaving the wipers inoperable until the storm passes.

When 2011 Hyundai Sonata visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 15, 2010, latest Dec 5, 2022.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to Dec 2022; peak Mar 2012 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Sonata model year

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

20103 (1%)
201124 (1%)
201222 (1%)
201321 (1%)
201410 (1%)
201529 (3%)
201610 (1%)
20173 (0%)
20185 (1%)
20193 (2%)
20207 (4%)
202112 (9%)
20223 (3%)
20230 (0%)
20241 (2%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2011 Hyundai Sonata owners complained about visibility and wipers?: NHTSA lists 24 complaints in this area for the 2011 Sonata, about 1% of the 3,376 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata windshield or sunroof?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2011 Sonata.
At what mileage do these visibility problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 33,993 miles.
What is the most serious visibility issue reported?: Owners reported sunroofs shattering suddenly while driving, and one complaint in this area involved a fire, though NHTSA lists no crashes or injuries tied to it.
How does 2011 compare to other Sonata years for this problem?: The 2011 model year's 24 complaints are close to 2012 (22) and 2013 (21), while 2015 had more with 29 complaints and a 3% share.