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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2018 Hyundai Sonata Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
2%of 375 total for the year
Median mileage
16,590miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata, 2% of the 375 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,590 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.

“While driving 30mph approaching a red light, my 2018 Sonata cut off once I came to a complete stop at the red light. I was in city limits approaching a hwy intersection. The check engine light came on and the car restarted after one attempt. Once the vehicle re started it was sluggish,sputtering and would not accelerate over 20mph... I made it home safely nonetheless. I left the car parked for approx 10 mins and it restarted easily. I then drove it directly to the local dealer where the car was purchased. I was told the car stopped because the engine system required an update. …”

NHTSA complaint #11203298, filed 2019-04, 16,590 miles

“I purchased the 2018 Hyundai Sonata 2.0t on 8/27/18. After we were able to experience different driving conditions and situations, my husband and I noticed that (1) at night, while driving on the highway, the windshield appeared very dark as if it was heavily tinted,and making it difficult to see the road. (2) when driving on highway or road, with normal beam headlights, we noticed that the line of demarcation from headlight to dark road was very close to the front of the car. The reason given by the maintenance dept was that this was so cars in front wouldn't be blinded by the headlight. …”

NHTSA complaint #11208542, filed 2019-05, 2,134 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that all the rear row seat belts did not buckle as intended and water would leak from the front passenger side air conditioner. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11620317, filed 2024-10, 125,000 miles

“Since the year 2017 when using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet the system turns on and off.drivers fog light been repaired twice in july 2018.left fog bulb been removed previously installed found burned grease was added to socket grease was also put on sensor on driver door because radio system was staying on after turning vehicle off,closing driver door and after clicking the alarm to lock door radio was still playing. Driver brake light had to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11154848, filed 2018-11

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

YearComplaintsShare of year
202412%
202233%
2021129%
202074%
201932%
201862%
201730%
2016112%
2015303%
2014101%
2013221%
2012221%
2011251%
201031%
2009194%
20089623%
200714120%
200618618%
200542%
200442%
200353%
200231%
200194%
200062%
199954%
1998918%
1997510%
199629%
199558%
199314%
199215%
199113%
1990319%

Other parts of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata

Engine
212 complaints
Electrical system
60 complaints
Other or unknown
59 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
40 complaints
Fuel system
34 complaints
Exterior lighting
22 complaints
Vehicle speed control
19 complaints
Brakes
17 complaints
Body and structure
17 complaints
Engine cooling
14 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata

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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