2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“Over the two years I have owned this vehicle I have had to replace the windshield three times. I am on my fourth windshield and have three chips/crack already. I have never experience crack/chips like this or at this frequency. I am at a point where I am concerned the getting my windshield replace will cause my insurance to increase because the frequency and expense. Because of have a heads up display the windshield cost up to $1,500 to replace and calibrate. I drive my vehicle on paved roads and the highway only. There are many reports online for similar issues.”

“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The contact stated while driving in rain or snow the rear windshield failed to be cleaned. The contact stated that the failure was a dangerous while driving at night while the headlights from vehicles behind caused the rear windshield to become opaque. The contact questioned a dealer and was informed that the vehicle was designed that way and that the windshield needed to be cleaned manually. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle lost electrical power while driving at approximately 60 MPH with the cruise control activated. …”

“Windshields in the vehicle keep breaking with little to no reason. In 6 months of ownership we have fully replaced 3 windshields. Windshields provide a line of protection for the driver and passengers when the vehicle is being operated. Continuous breaking of a windshield indicates a bigger safety issue with the manufacturing of the car/glass. In one instance there was an audible screeching sound and the glass suddenly cracked for no reason. …”

“Hyundai describes the lack on rear window wiper on this hatchback/suv as handled by the 'air wiper' the include air ducts allow for. The problem is that this 'air wiper' only works if it is actually actively raining AND you are driving at highway speeds. At any other time the rear window is almost always dirty and has no way of being cleaned while driving the car. One would need to pull over to a gas station to clean the window if on the road. Not sure you have a resolution section but the resolution would be to require Hyundai to install a rear wiper with wiper fluid mechanism.”