2011 Hyundai Genesis Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,575miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Hyundai Genesis, 3% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,575 miles.
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.
“I was driving down the highway at approximately 70 MPH at just a little past dusk when out of nowhere I heard a very loud pop. At first I assumed that my windshield had been hit by a large rock or something that had been kicked up off the road and I immediately began looking for any sign of damage. I saw nothing and continued driving. A minute later I hear a whistling noise. Trying to figure out where it's coming from, I eventually partially slide open the roof panel and discover that there is a gaping hole in the sunroof. …”
NHTSA complaint #10946955, filed 2017-01, 85,000 miles“On wednesday june 14th 2017, while in motion and operating the vehicle on a state route at 45 MPH, the windshield wipers ceased all operations, just completely ceased to function. It was during a rainstorm at the time est 7:45am maineville, ohio / mason ohio area to verify the storm with weather channel, a severe thunderstorm was in effect. I had to stop the car in the middle of the road to prevent an accident from happening stopping all traffic behind me. The specific part is the wiper motor and the transmission broke according to columbia Hyundai. …”
NHTSA complaint #10995341, filed 2017-06, 134,000 miles“I was traveling on a turnpike in moderate traffic at approximately 74 miles per hour. I felt the vehicle get warm inside so I increased the air conditioning to low (maximum cool setting) . About a minute later, I heard a loud pop and that was the sunroof exploding. When it happened, the inside cover came open about two (2) inches and glass particles fell on the interior of the vehicle including myself. Fortunately, the glass did notget into my eyes and was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road without incident. About 60% of the glass blew out ofthe vehicle unto the road behind me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10535231, filed 2013-08, 40,150 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251285Feb 14, 2024This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there…
- 10230904Jan 30, 2023This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp…
- 10082434May 18, 2016This bulletin provides the warranty extension and related service parts information for the windshield wiper motor in some genesis sedan (bh) and equus (vi) vehicles. The subject…
- 10082380May 17, 2016"hyundai motor america is announcing a warranty extension for the windshield wiper motor on the subject vehicles to 10 years from the date of original delivery or the date of…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Hyundai Genesis
29 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Hyundai Genesis
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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