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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

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 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 2011 Hyundai Genesis

Brakes
29 complaints
Other or unknown
26 complaints
Electrical system
19 complaints
Vehicle speed control
16 complaints
Engine
14 complaints
Exterior lighting
11 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Body 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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