When to check and replace Hyundai wiper blades

The 2027 Tucson manual says wiper blades are subject to wear and tear, and to check them every 6 months to maintain optimal performance. It also notes that normal wear of the wipers may not be covered by your vehicle warranty. In the owner maintenance schedule, Hyundai lists checking the windshield washer spray and wiper operation at least twice a year, and cleaning the blades with a clean cloth dampened with washer fluid.

When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked, and the manual says to replace them with new ones. First rule out contamination: insects, tree sap and hot wax treatments used by some commercial car washes may reduce wiper effectiveness. Clean both the window and the blades with glass cleaner or mild detergent and rinse thoroughly with clean water. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents on or near the blades.

Raising the Tucson's hidden wipers

The Tucson has a "hidden" wiper design that cannot be lifted when in its bottom resting position. To move the wipers up:

1. Turn off the engine.
2. Within 20 seconds, push and hold the wiper lever down to the MIST (or 1x) position.
3. Hold it for about 2 seconds, until the wipers move to the top wipe position.
4. Lift the wipers off the windshield.

Hyundai says to lift the wiper arms when they are in the top wiping position, never to move the wipers by hand, and always to return the wiper arms to the windshield before driving.

Front blade removal: Type A and Type B

From Wiper blades in the Maintenance chapter of the 2027 Tucson owner's manual. Hyundai says never to use non-specified wiper blades, and to avoid letting the wipers touch the windshield while the blade is disassembled, to prevent windshield damage.

Wipers in snow, ice and cold weather

The Tucson 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. Running the wiper and washer first may damage the system.
• If it snows while you drive, the wiper may stop temporarily to prevent damage from snow built up at the top and bottom of the windshield. Clear the built-up snow from those areas. Hyundai says this is normal operation.
• Below freezing, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer so the fluid does not freeze on the glass, and use appropriate washer fluid for winter and cold weather.
• The 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. If you would rather not change the blades yourself, our service team can do it; you can schedule service online.

Michigan City Hyundai service hours

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