2008 Hyundai Sonata lights problems

Filed Nov 6, 2025 · Lights, Steering · IL

I find replacing the light bulbs for head lights and brake lights and flood lights more often than any other cars I have owned. The steering wheel makes a noise when turning left. And a noise is getting louder not sure what it’s related to.

Filed Jun 28, 2020 · Lights, Visibility · 11,000 miles · NY

The headlights on my car are angled too low while using low-beams and the visibility at night is bad. This has been an issue for the entire time I have had this car and I am now aware that I can file a complaint against it. High-beams seem to function ok.

Filed Nov 14, 2018 · Airbags, Lights · 121,605 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit. In addition, the low beam headlights became misaligned to the left and failed to illuminate the full view of the road ahead. Downey hyundai (7550 firestone blvd, downey, california 90241, (562) 314-4331) was made aware of the air bag indicator failure and disconnected the passenger side air bag. The dealer stated that the passenger side air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Keyes mission hills hyundai (10240 sepulveda blvd, mission hills, california 91345) was made aware of the headlamp lighting failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that parts and labor would not be covered per the federal safety agency campaign number: 08e021000 (exterior lighting) in regards to the headlights. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 08v161000 (air bags) and 08e021000 (exterior lighting) as potential causes of the failures. The failure mileage was 121,605.

Filed Jul 12, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 121,738 miles · CO

When I put my car in park turn off the car my parking lights come on cant turn them off at switch have to disconnect my battery for fear my car wont start, also at dark while im driving I switch my lights to just the running lights my windshield wipers come on. No matter if my switch is on auto or off my lights still stay on. When I turn off the car and at times I cant get my key out of the ignition I have to wiggle the shiftier, and if that dose not work then I put my seat belt back on and push the lock and unlock button on my key fob. So with all of this I cant use the alarm nor the ability to unlock my door and to have my interior lights come on at night. This needs to be fixed because of the night time security features.

Filed Feb 19, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · WI

My driver's side airbag light has been on for quite some time, and my passenger side airbag light is not detecting anyone sitting in the passenger seat. I took my car to a mechanic and was told it's an electrical issue with my airbags and may be due to a faulty wiring issue under the front passenger seat. Additionally, the low beam on my driver side lighting fixture is not working, although I've had the bulb replaced multiple times. Further, the headlights, although also replaced, don't work at all.

Filed Dec 23, 2016 · Brakes, Lights · 150,000 miles · AR

The brake lights will not go off! A light says ESC off, when I turn the car off , later the light is out but I still do not have functioning brake lights they just stay on while in motion.

Filed Dec 17, 2016 · Airbags, Lights · CA

Im just writing because im getting alot of alerts from you guys and I dont live at the same address when I purchased my car. So im not getting my recall letters or notices. So what im woundering is what do I have to do to make sure my car is not being effective by theses recalls. Thank you and have a nice day.

Filed Jun 1, 2016 · Lights · 92,300 miles · NJ

One of the rear brake lights are not turning on while applying the brakes. On investigation I found that it might be due to the brake lamp switch issue mentioned on hyundai's website and they recalled a lot of vehicles in last couple of years. When I checked about the car's eligibility on hyundai's website, I found my car as eligible for repair free of cost. After talking to the dealer for fixing of the issue, they said that my vehicle is not eligible for the repair. Then I sent an email to the helpdesk with the details. Also, I contacted them on the helpline number. As per them, my vehicle was already recalled a couple of years back and the switch was replaced with a high quality part which should not create any more problems and I'll have to bear the inspection and replacement cost. I would like the company/dealer to get this fixed asap since the part has again started creating problems in just 2 years and I am worried with the further problem it may cause to my and my family's safety. I came to know about this issue today morning while commuting to office.

Filed Nov 24, 2014 · Lights · 50,000 miles · GA

I was unaware when I have turned on my parking lights - not my headlights. Dashboard lights are the same for either choice. Too often I am unaware when I have not turned my headlights on.. Dealer response was - no cars give you visual indication of the selected level of outside lighting. This is dangerous and has cause near misses often at dusk.

Filed Aug 30, 2014 · Lights · 184,526 miles · NC

I cant keep headlights working on the passenger side and the wires are melted so its hard to even change the bulbs. Anyways I have been through 4-6 bulbs since feb. But most of the time I go without lights on that side even though it makes it hard to see at night.