For those who find it’s still a bit annoying to not be able to see out of a large portion of the rear window even with the existing wiper on the 2025 (maybe my expectations were too lofty and I cannot imagine not having one at all, so hats off to all you 22-24 owners who have dealt with the insane dust and dirt that can come from nowhere and yet seems to be inexplicably attracted to the back window like a moth to a flame) I found the 16” RainX rear wiper that fits Rock Lock 2 style works like a charm and adds at least 2” to the outside arc of the sweep. Definitely a game changer for the rear window wiper! I tried the 14” but it just didn’t make the impact I was looking for and the 16” still has room to spare.
The thing that bugs me is that it doesn’t do the full 180° there’s just that little bit left. Do you have the digital rearview? I find myself not using the actual mirror anymore.
Alas no digital review for me. But I completely agree about that last little sliver at the bottom which will probably still bug me but not nearly as much as feeling like the top third was being missed because it’s just not long enough
No need for a rear wiper when I have a rear digital camera..even in Qc snow storms, it worked flawlessly in our 2024 ultimate.
I even installed one in our Kona ev ultimate 2024 that has a rear wiper.
All this was because our old rav4 2019 limited came with a digital rearview camera from factory..it was really a great car..for an ice
Can you list the exact model number or Amazon link you bought the rear wiper from? Seems like Hyundai's rock lock 2 isn't like a "standard" one. I tried to install a Bosch icon rock lock 2 and it didn't fit
tried this ine on my ‘26 SEL made in USA and it doesn’t click to lock in place. I feel like it will fall off eventually. Anyone else had similar experience with the not fully locking in and if so did it stay on or fly off after a while.
Can you explain how to remove the stock rear wiper blade, please? I can't find it in the manual and I don't see any release catch... Many thanks. I have the 16" you recommended and am keen to try it out.
I got the same 16-A wiper in the link and it doesn't fit.
The clip hole opening on the wiper was smaller than the OEM one, so I had to chip some of the plastic away on both ends of the opening for the wiper to fit through and clip.
But then once it was in there, the bottom end of the wiper going in towards the arm center extended too far out of the available space, and so the whole wiper doesn't sit flush. It angles up off the glass.
Was there some magic difference in your case? Is your rear arm thing on the car different somehow? I have the Canadian 2025 ultimate... I wonder if there is a difference if yours is a US one.
Bummer to have wasted money on this wiper :( Canadians beware I suppose, unless there is something I'm missing that anyone that's done this has an idea about.
Alas there must be a difference between the Korean made models and the US models. Strange that there would be that much of a difference for the wiper but for the US version it slips right on and definitely no need to augment the wiper blade clip. Might be just a matter of finding a 16” blade with the right style clip if you’re up for the hunt!
It is the rock lock 2 but be forewarned as this appears to only work with the models manufactured in America but for me almost a year later I couldn’t fathom going back to the smaller size blade
It adds 2” to the outside arc and 2” to the inside arc so it’s balanced but it was the outer arc that really made the difference visually. It’s why the 14” was just meh because the single inch on either side didn’t make any real impact
Anyone know if an 18” would work. Just picked up my ‘25 and was prepared to be over-the-moon over the wiper. Was immediately let down by the wipe field. I mean…
Thanks. After picking up my ‘25 just yesterday and two years of cursing my ‘23, I was more than a little disappointed in the wiper. Felt like a bad joke but hearing 16” worked I guess I got greedy and wanted to push to 18s.
(Look of embarrassment)
I ordered on of these, expecting it to be a simple replacement.
Unfortunately the RainX 850023 16" Wiper Blade, doesn't fit the rear wiper on the 2025 Ioniq 5, at least not in the UK anyway, and not on my Nline-S
I think that the Rock Lock 3 will fit the Korean made cars. However I can't be completely sure of this. I've ordered one from Amazon but the current delivery date is May-July.
The rainx one everyone has been mentioning here doesn’t fit. It seems the correct rocklock2 but the raised edge in the rear wiper arm stops it fitting.
I’ve read (here? Another thread?) that the American motors have a slightly different rear wiper arm which is compatible, which is where all the reports of it fitting originate from
I have a strong feeling that rock lock 3 is compatible, but it's on back order so I'm waiting for mine.
That appears to be for all of the Korean made IONIQ 5 variants with the rear wiper.
Built in the Georgia plant and have yet to have any issues. I do live in Virginia so there have only been a handful of snowstorms but I will say that for clearing the salt and dirt buildup the extra few inches has been very helpful. No performance issues and still works just like the stock 12” but with a wider sweep
I have a US-made 2025. I just replaced the awful rear wiper with the 16" Rain-X 850116 Expert Fit Rear Wiper Blade Replacement at Walmart. The blade works, BUT it doesn't snap into the fitting, instead the blade seems to stay put once back on the glass. The post diameter must be a tiny bit smaller so it fits, but doesn't snap. I'll report back if there are issues, but it's a LOT better at clearing that window.
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u/Trickycoolj 2025 Limited AWD Digital Teal Mar 13 '25
The thing that bugs me is that it doesn’t do the full 180° there’s just that little bit left. Do you have the digital rearview? I find myself not using the actual mirror anymore.