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2021 Hyundai Elantra Wipers & Visibility Problems

4 owner-reported wipers & visibility complaints from NHTSA data

4
Complaints
1
Recalls
Jun 2022Sep 2025
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Wipers & Visibility Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #21V00M000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216.

Owner Complaints (4)

highVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Sep 2025

Your windshield wipers randomly stop moving and freeze in place while you're using them, even though this isn't related to any rain-sensing mode. This happens unpredictably and can block your view of the road while you're driving. The issue will likely require diagnosis of the wiper motor or control module to identify why the wipers are stalling mid-cycle.

NHTSA #: 11685493
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Sep 2024

The windshield is damaged very easily when a small rock hits it on the road. It's been hit before the recall and the new windshield is damaged. It's a hazard especially if it can be easily cracked. I've had other vehicles that can handle small rocks on road ways. These are damages from tiny rocks. This windshield is very weak, the Crack continues to spread all over day to day.

NHTSA #: 11612159
mediumVISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS
Filed: Jul 2022

The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V00M000 (Visibility) and 22V354000 (Seat Belts) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA #: 11475943
mediumVISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS
Filed: Jun 2022

The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 22V354000 (Seat Belts) and 21V00M000 (Visibility) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA #: 11469723

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