Window & Wiper complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2025 | 6 | 2% | 10,000 miles |
| 2024 | 4 | 4% | — |
| 2023 | 7 | 5% | 24,000 miles |
| 2022 | 12 | 3% | 36,000 miles |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% | 11,000 miles |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% | 49,000 miles |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% | 18,000 miles |
| 2016 | 40 | 2% | 60,000 miles |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% | 3,000 miles |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% | 9,000 miles |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% | 27,000 miles |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% | 121,000 miles |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% | 50,000 miles |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% | 9,000 miles |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% | 1,000 miles |
| 2008 | 2 | 5% | 17,000 miles |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% | 100,000 miles |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% | 150,000 miles |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% | 67,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that on three occasions, while his wife was driving on the expressway in rainy weather, the windshield wipers became inoperable. The driver pulled over and remained on the side of the road for up to an hour until the rain had stopped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice; however, the contact was informed that no failure was found. The contact later received notification of extended warranty coverage, Campaign Number: Z08, which was associated with the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired under the extended warranty because the failure could not be duplicated. However, the contact stated that the notification confirmed that the failure was intermittent; therefore, the windshield wiper nut needed to be replaced. …
The windshield wipers will only go up once they have fully gone down all the way. Therefore, when snow (or something else) gets stuck below the windshield wipers while they are in use, they cannot go all the way down, and they will therefore not go back up again. The wipers become inoperable while trying to complete their cycle, and stay stuck in place creating extremely unsafe conditions. This incident occurred numerous times while in the snow, where a large chunk of snow or ice prevented the wipers from going all the way down, and the wipers would not work to remove additional falling snow until I pulled over and cleared the area below the wipers. I contacted HyundaiUSA and they said I had to go to dealer to address this issue, but the problem is not a manufacturing problem or broken part with my car, it is a design flaw that significantly impacts safety.
While driving my 2024 Hyundai Tucson at highway speeds on a clear day with no surrounding traffic, I was startled by an extremely loud bang that sounded like an explosion. Pieces of shattered glass rained down inside the passenger cabin, creating a potentially hazardous situation. This incident was a traumatic experience. The sudden and unexpected event had the potential to cause serious injury to the driver, as well as increase the risk of a collision due to the shock and distraction it caused. Additionally, other pieces of shattered glass were propelled from the vehicle, posing a risk of injury or damage to other drivers on the road. Upon physical inspection, it was noted that the glass from the panoramic sunroof was bowed upwards, which suggests the explosion originated from within the sunroof and NOT an external factor such as road debris or a rock. …
On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, I turned off the highway and came to a stoplight. While preparing to accelerate as the stoplight turned green, I heard what sounded like a gunshot and saw that my entire rear window had spontaneously shattered. There was no external impact which caused this to occur. I have photos of the incident. Although my one year old son was not in his rear facing car seat at the time, if he had been, he would have been at risk of injury due to glass fragments. I was at risk as the sound startled me into breaking when I should have been accelerating with the rest of traffic and it left my interior exposed to the elements. I am scheduled with Safelite repairs through my insurance company to repair the window on Monday, May 18th. There were absolutely no messages or any symptoms prior to the spontaneous shattering of my window. …
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the panoramic sunroof exploded while driving at approximately 40-50 MPH. The rear section of the sunroof glass had shattered into several pieces without impact. The contact closed the shade, and the glass fell inward. There was glass inside the shade and the roof. There were no injuries. There was an abnormally loud sound like a handgun or several balloons popping. The vehicle was previously inspected, and there were no issues found with the sunroof. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the dealer stated that a rock might have caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer referred the contact to the insurance company for assistance. The manufacturer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled with the local dealer. Additionally, the manufacturer provided a loaner vehicle. …
Car is 7 months old. We had it less than 2 weeks and a rock hit the windshield and caused a crack, which we had professionally repaired the next day. 3 weeks later another small rock hits the windshield and it cracks to the point we have to have it replaced. 5 weeks later another small item hits the windshield and it cracks and we have to have it replaced again. Today, a small rock hit the windshield and caused a crack that we will be having repaired tomorrow. I have never had a car where we had to have a repair or replacement of the windshield more than once every 1-2 years and this is the 3rd windshield in the car in less than 7 months. My insurance has covered the costs so far except for the time and trouble of me having to take time off of work to go to the windshield place and have it repaired or replaced. …
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at approximately 75 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise, and the sunroof glass exploded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed but the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the sunroof glass shattering. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,126.
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof glass fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Tucson years have window & wiper problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2016 (40), 2022 (12), 2005 (9), 2013 (8) and 2017 (8) model years. Window & Wiper complaints make up 2% of all complaints for the 2016.
Is there a recall for Hyundai Tucson window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for any Hyundai Tucson model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Hyundai Tucson window & wiper problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 50,000 miles; 54% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the power window devices and controls (24 mentions), followed by the sun/moon roof assembly (15).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.