2006 Hyundai Azera: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Oct 31, 2019 · Lights · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai azera. While driving 60 MPH at night, the contact experienced poor visibility due to the angle of the headlights. The contact stated that he could only view the road once the high beam headlights were activated. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 08e021000 (exterior lighting). The contact took the vehicle to bob howard hyundai (613 sw 74th st, oklahoma city, ok 73139, (405) 634-8900) and was informed that the vehicle was designed in that manner. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 26, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 97,000 miles · UT

Any time I let my foot off the gas the car dashboard lights dim, the radio loses volume, and the headlights dim. This is all very noticable. Recently the car would sometimes feel as though the brakes had been stomped on. When this happens I get and ABS system failure alert on the dashboard and my check engine light turns on. A couple of times this happened it has completely shut off the engine. Because it turned off I didn't have power steering, so I had to pull over and restart my engine. This happens as I'm driving, I noticed it happens when it shifts down gears. Sometimes when I accelerate and the car shift gears up it can happen as well. I found a notice about a recall on these cars for the ABS module system issue. Recall #172.

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 135,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai azera. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed to provide adequate illumination while driving. The contact had to engage the high beam headlights to view the road. Also, when the brake pedal was depressed, the illumination from the low beam headlights dimmed. Furthermore, the instrument panel lighting failed to operate and the gauges could not be viewed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and the alternator was replaced, but the vehicle was not repaired. The battery and the low and high beam headlight bulbs were also replaced, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2018 · Lights · 223,649 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai azera. The contact stated that the adjuster for the head lamp fixture was not structurally sound. An independent mechanic adjusted the lighting fixture, but the head lamp fixture structure was inferior and impacted the contact's visibility while using the low beam, high beam, or daytime running lamps. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was not included in two unknown exterior lighting recalls. The manufacturer also issued seven tsbs for the electrical system. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Feb 18, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 49,900 miles · FL

I get a lot of water through the firewall and trunk .when I use my turn signal my running lights go out and my headlights go dim and I have no control over my lights ABS warning light comes on every thing electrical goes haywire.pleas help me this happens all day every time I get on the road

Filed Feb 5, 2018 · Lights, Suspension · 123,646 miles · TN

While driving at night, for the first time since buying our hyundai azera, I was horrified to find the headlights were barely visible and pointing at the ground. I had to drive with the bright lights on. Even after the dealer adjusted them we continue to have to use the bright lights for safe driving. It appears the inside of the lens covers, in front of the regular bulbs, are severely scratched or cloudy so the lights can't illuminate the roads! This seems like a serious flaw for night driving. We are often on two lane roads that are hilly and curvy, with the occasional dear crossing in front of us, as well as oncoming cars. If we dim our lights for them, we literally can't see the road in front of us, and practically have to stop until the oncoming car goes by. We inquired, and were told the entire headlight unit will have to be replaced and is very expensive. Both sides are bad. Please help! There is also a strange noise from under the car, a squeak and low thumping sound when on the interstate. We hadn't even made our first car payment when we became aware of these issues. Then the check engine light came on and we had to have the firewall side converter and top 2 sensors replaced at the hefty price of $815.95.

Filed Jan 29, 2018 · Lights · 86,000 miles · TX

Headlights are dimming while city driving due to a faulty wiring harness. Several complaints have been made but no recall has been updated. Most occurs in motion but also happens when parked when the engine is on and turning the wheels.

Filed Aug 9, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 80,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai azera. While driving 35 MPH, the headlights malfunctioned and dimmed without warning. Also, the vehicle speed reduced independently on more than one occasion and the ABS failure indicator illuminated without warning. An independent mechanic replaced the alternator, but the failures recurred. Kennesaw hyundai in kennesaw, georgia was contacted about the series of failures and stated that the failures corrected themselves. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2016 · Lights · 10,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai azera. The contact stated that the headlights were not bright enough while driving at night. The dealer diagnosed that the headlights needed to be adjusted. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2016 · Electrical · 72,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai azera. The contact stated that all of the lights on the instrument panel, the air conditioning unit, and headlights turned on and off independently several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the alternator may be defective. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000. ......updated 04/01/16 *bf consumer stated the service technician that the part has been changed this why the number has been recently changed, clearly showing the harass was defective. Updated 6/6/18

Filed Oct 27, 2015 · Lights · 51,000 miles · IL

Vehicle brake lights dim when headlights are off. Also, high mounted center brake light does not illuminate during braking when headlights are off. The center brake light briefly lights for a 1/2 second, then shuts off. This can be dangerous particularly in daytime driving, if headlights are not on full or in automatic setting.

Filed Apr 14, 2015 · Lights · 120,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai azera. While operating the vehicle, the driver side headlight was misaligned and caused the light to project to the ground. The failure diminished the driver's visibility. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08e021000 (exterior lighting). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 120,000.