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2015 Hyundai SONATA Visibility Wiper Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1268348
Internal NHTSA #	10846416
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2015
File date	28/12/15
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Windshield fogs over completely in 30 seconds totally blocking visibility. Has happened several times. Dec 28, 2015 travelling from ft smith to fayetteville, ar at 70 mph on i 49 in 2015 sonata, weather was clear and 32 deg. Suddenly windshield fogged over completely ( no visibility), i hit brakes was almost hit by 18 wheeler, pulled over and was on high bridge almost hit concrete abutment. Could have been killed. About 15 min later it happened again, i was able to engage defrost before complete fog. Jan 18, 2016 travelling from ok city to ft smith on i 40 at 70 mph with same weather scenario, outside temp 32 degrees windshield fogged up again, was able to pull over & defrost. This happened twice more before reaching home. My wife, daughter and son in law witnessed. Feb 21,2016 again same weather condition, 32 degrees, entering transition lane from i 540 to i 40. From the time we entered the transition lane and before merge with i 40 the windshield completely fogged over (less than 30 seconds), again complete loss of visibility. Could not find defrost switch and negotiate curve. Was able to pull over to shoulder without having an accident. Again we were very fortunate not to have had a horrible accident. This is a terrible safety issue. We could have been killed. Hyundai service says they can't duplicate condition and can't fix. Hyundai factory customer service won't acknowledge the problem or do anything to remedy, sent me a letter advising how to access lemon law.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	2500
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FORT SMITH, AR
VIN pattern	5NPE34AFXFHXXXXXX
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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Vehicle speed	70
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2015 Hyundai SONATA Visibility Wiper Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2015 Hyundai SONATA Visibility Wiper Problems, Complaints and Defects

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