2019 Hyundai Santa Fe: Rain pools on left side of windshield
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 Santa Fe report: rain pools on left side of windshield. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 3,150 miles.
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints for the 2019 Santa Fe in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11642629 (filed 02/13/2025): “Wipers are in the office position, but suddenly go up and down 2 inches, while off, and won't turn on. it snowed the day before, but wasn't while i was driving. also, my hood is peeling. i have white paint.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11507792 (filed 02/17/2023): “Panoramic sun roof glass exploded and shattered as i was driving down the highway on a 50 degree f cloudy day. there was no known object that struck the roof nor did we hit a bump in the road or anything. the sound was like that of a shotgun blast. i've see…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Rain pools on left side of windshield (2019 Santa Fe)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2019 Santa Fe
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