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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2009 Hyundai Genesis Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
3%of 235 total for the year
Median mileage
41,040miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis, 3% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,040 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Takata recall 4. The airbag light will not go off. Atlanta police stated I not drive the car and to report it. My family lives could be in danger. No mechanic wanted to touch it. I would very much like to this these items repaired, especially the airbag signal/light. I don't know if it will go off or not but I need this done before anything else. I will upload the picture via email. System issues. I purchased a used 2009 Genesis sedan in september of 2015. We have noticed that several unusual issues have surfaced since the purchase. …”

NHTSA complaint #11156451, filed 2018-12, 100,000 miles

“Windshield wipers quit working, did some research online, come to find out that the wipers not working is a common problem on all 2009-2012 Genesis. Hyundai has not come out with a recall nor a service bulletin knowing this is a safety issue and the vehivle is inoperable in bad weather conditions.”

NHTSA complaint #10788963, filed 2015-11, 2 miles

“Wiper motor suddenly stopped working. No prior issues, just suddenly stopped working. Have read on internet this has been reported and typically blades will operate if put in lo position but it's not working in my incident! They won't work at all.”

NHTSA complaint #11019088, filed 2017-08, 50,080 miles

“Windshield wipers replaced due to chatter problem not solved using manufacture parts. During rain windshield wipers stop working, in a few min. The system resets, wipers chatter and stop working. I believe there is a problem with the wiper motor and not the blades, dealer could not fix the problem, I have found that others with this same year, make, and model have the same problem and have not found a solution. I believe that the wiper motor(s) should be replaced under warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #10436193, filed 2011-11

“The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that the position and assembly of the driver side exterior mirror caused him to have several crashes. There were no injuries or police reports; however, there was minor damage to the vehicle. The contact was unable to see above or below the mirror. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN and failure mileage were not provided....updated 12/28/16 the consumer no longer owns the vehicle. Updated 01/04/17.”

NHTSA complaint #10917615, filed 2016-10, 32,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201622%
201562%
201322%
2012114%
201143%
201011%
200963%

Other parts of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis

Brakes
125 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Hyundai Genesis

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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