2016 Hyundai Santa FE Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Hyundai Santa FE, 2% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,750 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.
“A. Wiper heaters, as listed on the window invoice are non-existant. I had several freeze-ups last winter causing me to stop the car and clear the blades manually, even though the front defrost button was depressed. Dealer said it was operating as it should. (?? - I disagree) b. During the summer I was getting moisture on the inside of the windshield and front side windows. I discovered a sopping wet front passenger floor which the dealer attributed to spiderwebs in the A/C condenser discharge tube which they cleaned for non warranty $69 price-point . …”
NHTSA complaint #10928522, filed 2016-11, 14,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the sun roof exploded. The contact had two minors seated in the rear and glass particles fell on them; however, there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10779741, filed 2015-10, 4,500 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that water leaked through the windshield onto the dashboard of the vehicle. In addition, in cold temperatures, ice accumulated inside the windshield. On hot and humid days, condensation was visible inside the windshield of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 900.....updated 02/10/16 ...video available”
NHTSA complaint #10820369, filed 2016-01, 900 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe. While driving approximately 50 MPH in the snow, the contact activated the front windshield wipers. Snow began to accumulate at the base of the windshield wipers, which prevented the windshield wipers from going down. As a result, the wipers became inoperable. The failure recurred three times. The dealer diagnosed that the windshield wipers were functioning as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10862584, filed 2016-05, 1,000 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…
- 10235341Apr 6, 2023Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This bulletin provides the service procedure to update the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control…
- 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…
- 10167732Oct 2, 2019The warranty coverage for the panoramic sunroof moving glass has been extended to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use…
- 10158803Mar 13, 2019This bulletin provides information on the serviceable parts for the outside mirror assembly. When diagnosing and repairing the outside mirror, do not replace the entire assembly…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 11% |
| 2025 | 13 | 10% |
| 2024 | 8 | 5% |
| 2023 | 13 | 6% |
| 2022 | 11 | 5% |
| 2021 | 14 | 8% |
| 2020 | 19 | 9% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 15 | 3% |
| 2013 | 20 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 | 9 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 79 | 12% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 17 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Santa FE
151 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Hyundai Santa FE
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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