2006 Hyundai Sonata lights problems

45 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 71,000.

owner complaints: 45
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 71,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 3

Which part fails

Brake lights: switch
7
Headlights
3
Brake lights
2
Tail lights
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Hyundai Sonata lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Hyundai Sonata lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 30

Related recalls

Exterior lightingReported July 21, 2009 · 3,011 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Hyundai is recalling 3,011 model year 2005-2007 elantra, tucson, sonata, azera and accent vehicles. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A defective stop lamp switch may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission would not be able to be shift out of the "park" position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
Risk: Any of these malfunctions could lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on september 2, 2009. Owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico customer service at 1‑787‑999‑4310.

Recall number 09V280000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported April 15, 2009 · 532,633 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Hyundai is recalling 532,633 my 2006-2007 accent, entourage, sonata, my 2007 azera, elantra and santa fe, my 2005-2007 tucson and my 2007-2008 veracruz vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
Risk: Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2009. Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1‑800‑633‑5151.

Recall number 09V122000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: headlightsReported May 22, 2006 · 463 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the inner bezels of the headlamps were not properly assembled which may cause the turn signal lenses to be improperly positioned.
Risk: An improperly positioned turn signal lens may reduce the intensity of the turn signal illumination, reducing its visibility to oncoming traffic, which may result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right headlamp assemblies free of charge. The recall began on june 26, 2006. Owners may contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.

Recall number 06V180000 · Recall details

What 2006 Hyundai Sonata owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 15, 2022 · Electrical, Lights · MI

My parking and tail lights do not turn off when I turn off the car when it's dark. I have to turn the headlight switch on and off several times to see if they will turn off. If they do not I have to disconnect the battery so it doesn't discharge. I was told this is a fuse panel issue. If this is a fuse panel issue then I'm concerned what else will go wrong with the fuse panel. If the lights stop working altogether then that will be a problem. I have not taken this vehicle to a dealer due to financial responsibilities. This all started without warning. At about the same time, my ESC turned off and will not come back on. Curious if this is connected.

Filed Aug 31, 2020 · Lights · NC

I came home rurned the car off and got out. I looked and the brake lights was still on. I checked the lights to make sure I turned them off and they still won't go off.

Filed Jun 13, 2020 · Lights, Seat belts · 220,000 miles · NY

Passenger seat belt takes several times to remain secured and locked. Headlights are not positioned properly. At night the road is barely visible and could very easily lead to a crash if not providing proper attention and focus to road.

Filed Aug 17, 2018 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 135,000 miles · IA

The air bag light came back on a couple of months ago, again, informed by dealer that they would have to research it the next time I came in. The park lights will not always shut off when in the auto setting, so far have been able to get them to shut off by repeatedly turning light switch on and off. The ABS/ESC light comes on randomly and will usually go off after turning car off and restarting. Now, the trunk will not close and the trunk light is on continually and the lights will not light when hitting the door lock button on the fob, so I do not know if the vehicle is secure and safe to enter at night. These situations all occur either when parking or in the case of the ABS/ESC while driving or when the car is running and stationary.

Filed Jul 10, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 155,000 miles · UT

When the car is parked and the key is out of the ignition the park lights stay on in the front and back, as well as the dashboard lights stay lit up. I have to unhook the battery to get them to turn off. As soon as I hook the battery back up the lights come back on.

Filed Jan 12, 2018 · Airbags, Driver assistance · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the electronic stability control indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, the rear passenger side brake light failed to illuminate after being replaced several times. Furthermore, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. Ken garth hyundai (10770 auto mall drive, sandy, utah 84070) was made aware of the failures and requested that a diagnostic be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 5, 2017 · Airbags, Lights · 81,000 miles · KS

The airbag light on the dashboard stays on and the passenger continuously blinks. I happened to click/engage the seat belt (with no one in the seat) and the passenger light goes off but the airbag light on dashboard stays on. I do not know the exact date this started happening because my daughter drives it and she's going to colorado college in colorado springs. But today's date is 6/5/2017

Filed May 18, 2017 · Lights · IL

The seat belt light is always on after wearing the seat belt . It always beeps

Filed Feb 4, 2017 · Lights, Suspension · 86,000 miles · CA

Right frontwheel has a squeeking noise that occurs when going over bumps. Right sun visor will not stay inupright position.

Filed Apr 4, 2016 · Lights · 170,000 miles · VA

Takata recall - in september 2014 my battery were going dead. Changed battery and it went dead also. After the 4th time for the battery to go dead, noticed the sided beams were on. When I had the lights in the auto position, when going underneath a bridge, the lights will comes on and goes off accordingly to the light outside. When daylight, you will not know known if your lights are on or off. So this was problem was the cause for my battery to go dead. Started noticing at night when turning off vehicle after using headlights, the side beams will not cut off until after trying 15 to 20 minutes of trying to turning it off. Took vehicle to dealer, at first they thought it were the switch. After one hour of waiting, found out it was not the switch and they had put the old switch back. Stated that it was the junction box needed to be replace.

Questions about the 2006 Hyundai Sonata lights

Does the 2006 Hyundai Sonata have lights problems?

Owners have filed 45 complaints about the lights of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 Hyundai Sonata lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 71,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Hyundai Sonata lights?

Yes, 3 recalls: 09V280000, 09V122000, 06V180000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Hyundai Sonata have the most lights problems?

The Hyundai Sonata model years with the most lights complaints are 2011 (250 complaints), 2013 (198 complaints) and 2012 (141 complaints).