2009 Hyundai Sonata: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Aug 9, 2017 · Lights · 200,000 miles · MI

My headlights keep burning out. I have had to change them at least 3-4 times per year. After the most recent change they blew back in within two weeks. I have to drive with my high beams on at all times.

Filed Nov 23, 2015 · Electrical, Seat belts · PA

While driiving with the seat belt fastened....the seat belt light goes off and when the brake is applied...it doesnt always stop....or catch the light goes off whether the seat belt is fastened or not. Tlow beam head light on drivers side goes on and off at times...had checked and the reply was it might be an electrical issue.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Lights · 89,600 miles · NC

Within the last year and a half I have replaced the low beam headlights approximately 6 times. 3 times on the right headlight and 3 on the left. My mechanic can not tell me what is causing this. He said it looks like a grounding problem. Have you had any reports of this problem or is this an isolated problem? The cost of these bulbs are getting too much to bear. It seems to be getting worse because I replaced the left light last week and the right light today (12-8-14).

Filed Dec 5, 2014 · Lights · 95,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while stopped, he was made aware that the drivers side headlight failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that both head lamp assemblies needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed that the passenger side headlight was burned. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Electrical · 59,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. The contact state that the vehicle hesitated to start and once it did, the instrument panel lights and the head lights failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition lock cylinder was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 59,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2014 · Electrical · 67,000 miles · TX

On october 27 2013, the dash board lights and the back illuminating lights, glove compartment and over head lights went out, I took it to a car repair shop and they changed out the dimmer switch, which kept burning out,smoke has come out of the dash board and it smelled life fire, I pulled over and called the dealer. This is a safety issue I am not able to drive the car at night and I am afraid the care might catch fire. After changing it out 4 times, the mechanic told us to take it to the dealer.we did take the car to the dealer and $700.00 later they still don't know what the problem it, so I have filed a case with the corporate office, the car has had some electrical problems before, but it has been fixed because they have been recalls. The dealer does not know what to do and they want us to take the car somewhere else. The dealer is no help, they suggested we just buy a new car!!!

Filed Aug 13, 2013 · Electrical · 23,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. The contact stated upon starting the ignition the entire instrument panel and headlights failed to function. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times. The dealer repaired the vehicle during the third diagnostic test; however, the intermittent failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 1, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 44,000 miles · MN

Headlights dim but don't automatically shut off when turning off the car thus draining battery leaving dead car.

Filed May 27, 2010 · Visibility · NY

Tl* the contact rented a 2009 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the front windshield tint blocked 15% of the upper half of the window. While driving at night, the tint would obstruct 50% of the contacts view of the road. His view was extremely opaque due to the headlights on passing vehicles. The contact had to drive with his face extremely close to the windshield in order to see. Neither the manufacturer or dealer had been contacted regarding the failure. The failure and current mileages were unknown.

Filed Sep 13, 2009 · Lights · PA

The light emitted by the low beam headlights is so focused as to create a tunnel effect. This non-diffused light does not allow for any illumination other than straight ahead and no higher than the level of the headlamp. In conditions of total darkness, it is as if your are wearing a long brimmed cap with blinders. As you drive up or down a hill, the light shines "into" the rise or dip in the road. When going around a corner, the light does not "lead" the vehicle around the bend, it "lags" behind creating a dark zone as the car goes around the bend. When the bright lights are switched on, the tunnel effect disappears. Hyundai has said there is nothing wrong with the lamps or with their design. They contend that it is a design feature of the particular lamps and that they are effective. The vehicle is not safe to drive in the dark.