2021 Hyundai Santa Fe: Windshield cracked after stone struck it
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2021 Santa Fe report: windshield cracked after stone struck it. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 1,200 miles.
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints for the 2021 Santa Fe in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11748720 (filed 07/07/2026): “The windshield wipers intermittently stop working. this has been occurring for 2 years and the 5dealership cannot find an issue because they always work when the car is in for service. they also now want to charge a diagnostic fee each time it's in since the c…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11733955 (filed 04/27/2026): “My 2021 hyundai santa fe (vin starting with 5nm) began experiencing a significant failure of the air conditioning system during its third year of ownership. the vehicle developed a persistent refrigerant leak that now requires annual recharges to remain functi…”
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: awaiting new oem windshield (1 reports). 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: Windshield cracked after stone struck it (2021 Santa Fe)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2021 Santa Fe
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