When Hyundai says to replace wiper blades

The 2027 Santa Fe manual says that when the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked, and to replace them with new ones. Its advice for driving in the rain adds: replace your windshield wiper blades when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield.

Check for contamination first. Insects, tree sap and hot wax treatments used by some commercial car washes can reduce how well the wipers work. If the blades are not wiping properly, clean both the window and the blades with glass cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse thoroughly with clean water. To prevent damage, do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents on or near the blades, and do not try to move the wipers by hand.

Front windshield wiper blade replacement

The Santa Fe manual lists these steps:

1. Within 20 seconds of turning off the engine, lift and hold the wiper lever up to the MIST position for about 2 seconds, until the wipers move to the top wipe position.
2. Lift the wipers off the windshield.
3. Lift up the wiper blade clip, then pull down the wiper blade and remove it from the wiper arm.
4. Install a new wiper blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.
5. With the Engine Start/Stop button in the ON position, turn the wiper switch to any ON position to return the wipers to the bottom resting position.

Hyundai says never to use non-specified wiper blades, to lift the wiper arms when they are in the top wiping position, and always to return the wiper arms to the windshield before driving.

Rear window wiper blade replacement

For the rear wiper, the manual gives these steps:

1. Within 20 seconds after the engine is turned off, pull down the wiper lever to the MIST position for over 2 seconds, until the wiper moves down to the bottom middle.
2. Raise the wiper arm.
3. Press the wiper blade slot, then remove the wiper blade.
4. Install a new wiper blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.
5. Put the wiper arm back down onto the rear glass, turn the Engine Start/Stop button to ON and operate the wipers to check the blade is installed correctly.

If you would rather not change the blades yourself, our service team can do it; you can schedule service online.

Routine wiper and washer checks

From the Owner maintenance schedule and Wiper Blades sections of the 2027 Santa Fe owner's manual. Hyundai notes that owner maintenance checks are generally not covered by warranties.

Wipers in snow, ice and cold weather

The Santa Fe manual includes these cold-weather points:

• With heavy snow or ice on the windshield, defrost it for about 10 minutes, or until the snow and ice are removed, before using the wipers. Using the wiper and washer first may damage the system.
• If it snows while you drive, the wiper may stop temporarily to prevent damage from accumulated snow at the top and bottom of the window. Hyundai says this is normal; clear the accumulated snow.
• Below freezing, always warm the windshield with the defroster to keep washer fluid from freezing on it and blocking your view, and use anti-freezing washer fluid in winter.
• The rear wiper may not operate for about 10 seconds if it is run without washer fluid or with frozen blades, to prevent damage to the motor.

Do not run the washer when the reservoir is empty or the windshield is dry, and do not run the wipers on a dry windshield.

Hyundai of Goshen service hours

From Hyundai of Goshen's website, November 4, 2026. The website lists Monday to Saturday service hours and none for Sunday. Holiday hours can differ.