| Issue ID | 1337312 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10928522 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 28/11/16 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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 . Water appeared on cabin firewall / console yesterday, as 'defrost /blade deicer' activates a/c; and a circle of events begins again. The problem requires defrost to function which causes more moisture and the wipers still do not heat up (the windshield under the blades seems to get warm but not enough to keep snow/ice from the excessive build-up and it's restricting air intake at the ports under the rear edge of the hood). Visibility is problem-matic in this car's malfunction and design. This 2016 santafe sport is one year old last week. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WOODRIDGE,, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYZU3LBXGGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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