2007 Hyundai Sonata: headlights failing or too dim

Filed May 2, 2023 · Acceleration, Electrical · AR

I have been encountering issues with my 2007 Hyundai Sonata SE in the following manners: 1- At times the brake lights will be on and the car will have anyone inside. 2- My ESC OFF light comes on will not go off. 3- When using my headlights the cruise control will not work. (Specifically when the automatic lights would come on the cruise goes off) 4-At random times the key will not turn. All the above mentioned issues concern the electrical system!, Speed Control!, and lighting systems. All are available for inspection upon request. My safety and the safety of others has been put at risk because of system failures causing the car to operate improperly and dangerously. I have not had the extra money to take it to the dealership. No other reports have been made. The only warning light is the ESC OFF light comes on occasionally. This light began coming on 6 months ago.

Filed Feb 25, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 115,000 miles · IL

When I exit my car and my headlight are turned to off position and close door, my running lights stay on. Which I have jad to chargr my battery due yo this. So er thought it was the headlamp switch. Still having the same problem. So looked up the problem and found a couple different forums stating that this is a relay problem. The biggest problem is that this relay is integrated into the fuse box. So in order fpr this problem to be fixed I am told I have to replace a fuse box. I am not the only one with thos issue. This happenes every time I exit my vechicle after driving it. This needs to be recalled. 2. My drivers side and passenger visors do not stay up. I have gotten hit in the head. This should also be on recall.

Filed May 25, 2017 · Lights · 125,000 miles · NJ

Head lights bulbs keep blowing out. They will last about a month or more. All of the head lights bulbs on the left and right blow about the same time. It does not matter driving or sitting still or the car has been turned off.

Filed Feb 8, 2017 · Airbags, Lights · 17,000 miles · NY

Visors on both sides fall and obstruct vision car has only 28000 miles airbag light stays on , concern it will suddenly deploy. There's loose suspension both headlights and rear lights have had to be replaced already fearful it may be a sign there may be something wrong yet I haven't been contacted by manufacture

Filed Sep 25, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · GA

Numerous issues from almost day one with this car. 1) within less than a month after purchase of this vehicle, passenger airbag light was coming on even with someone weighing well over 100 lbs in seat. Dealership brushed it off as 'someone sitting in the seat incorrectly'. The light stayed on for so long, with the dealerships refusing to do anything, that we feel it eventually burned out. 2) engine light came on very early in ownership as well and dealerships refused to resolve. Had to have fuel system replaced at one point because car completely died while driving with plenty of fuel. 3) replace headlamps, brake lamps, and tag lamps on a regular basis. On at least a monthly basis we are replacing 1 or 2 lights. We've been pulled over numerous times because a light has failed. 4) driver door automatic lock no longer works. 5) airbag light on driver side came on around 2013 or 2014 and remains on. 6) passenger side visor doesn't stay up when not in use. Driver side visor is starting to do the same. 7) passenger seat belt light constantly flashes even when seat is empty.

Filed Nov 22, 2013 · Brakes, Lights · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that both headlights and the brake lights failed intermittently. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v113000 (exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic) and contacted the manufacturer, who stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 27, 2011 · Airbags, Brakes · 5 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated the headlights did not illuminate brightly and caused a decrease in visibility. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the headlights were adjusted. The repair did not remedy the failure. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in either related recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08e021000 (exterior lighting:headlights) or 09e012000 (exterior lighting). The contact also stated that the air bag light intermittently illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the air bag light trouble code was cleared. The contact was then informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags). The failure recurred and in addition, the contact stated that the anti-lock brake light intermittently illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 48,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Nov 9, 2010 · Brakes, Lights · 85,000 miles · WI

Every time the brake pedal is pressed the car seems to power down. The headlights dim, dash lights dim, fan slows, and inside car lights dim. This happens everytime it's pressed. The lights seem to dim more if you are driving at a faster pace and press harder on the brakes verse driving slowly and easing onto the brake pedal. The battery has been replaced and checked over several times for any sort of defect. Also the alternator has been replaced recently and checked over for any defects. These were replaced because they were thought to be the problem but the problem still occurs everyday everytime the brake pedal is pressed.

Filed Apr 30, 2010 · Lights · 47,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle had previously been repaired for an exterior light recall. While stopped, another driver informed the contact that three out of four brake lights were non-functional. When the contact inspected, she noticed that the brake lights did not function unless the headlights were on; one of the brake lights on the drivers side did not function even with the headlight on. The vehicle had not been taken to an authorized dealership at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 47,000.

Filed Nov 24, 2009 · Lights · PA

I have a 2007 hyundai sonata, I have had trouble with darkness in front of the left side head light. I contacted hyundai and they stated there isn't any problem. I referred to your campaign #08e021000. Hyundai stated my car was not involved. I explained that I felt it was a major safety issue but they refused to resolve the issue. My daughter has a 2007 kia with the same problem and she is unable to get help with their problem also. I understand these cars use the same headlight configuration. Thank you.

Filed Sep 19, 2009 · Lights · TX

The headlights on 2007 sonata has gone out 4 times and has been changed by the dealer and this has become a problem also the rear lights it has become costly to me in a couple of ways missing work and also getting pulled over by the police unaware of the lights out which can lead to an accident and tickets and etc. Something needs to be done.

Filed Mar 16, 2009 · Lights · 00

The headlights have always been a problem as far as visibility is concerned. The low beams do not light up distance because of the way it is made. There is bar that cuts the light beam off at the top. When taken back to the dealer they simply adjusted the headlights which was worse because in the fog the lights were now aimed straight out decreasing visibility and making it dangerous.