Around 60,000 miles, my driver's side brake light harness melted and had to be replaced. Around 80,000 miles, my passenger brake light harness melted and had to be replaced. Around the same time, 80,000 miles, my automatic door lock master switch began failing. I'm wondering if there's an electrical flaw causing these problems. Perhaps the writing doesn't hold up in hot climates, I live in a desert where the car is subject to temperature up to 140f as it is parked in direct sunlight. I notice more malfunction with locks on extremely hot days.
2012 Hyundai Sonata lights complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the tail light assembly burned out. The dealer (hyundai of kennesaw, 2878 barrett lakes blvd, kennesaw, ga 30144, (678) 631-3575) stated that the warranty expired and offered no further assistance. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the warranty was expired. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the brake lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to college park hyundai (9500 baltimore ave, college park, md 20740, (301) 441-1313) where it was diagnosed that the light bulbs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake light wires were burnt, which caused an electrical failure. The brake light wires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
Recall #15v759000, dated 11/16/15 for 2011-2012 sonata's built between certain dates. My car fell outside of those dates with a january 3, 2012 date. However my 2012 sonata, VIN number [xxx] is having the exact same problem. How many others out there with sonatas built after the june 30,2011 cutoff date are having the problem as well. As for me, I was first alerted by other drivers that could not determine when I was braking or not that I had a problem with the ability to retain a charge on my battery due to the brake lights staying illuminated, draining the battery charge, preventing accurate communication to rearward following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of park without depressing the brake pedal. As known, these conditions increase the risk of a crash and harm to individuals, up to and including death. I suggest this be researched for the need to repair this problem on the 2012 sonatas that were continued to be built after 6/30/2011. Thank you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The electrical system is showing signs of failure in areas that have nothing to do with repair or maintenance which includes a noted airbag recall. Below is a list of issues I've had with my vehicle pertaining to the electrical system that have me concerned with the overall safety of the vehicle. These issues have occurred over various dates which I'm unaware of the specific dates. 1. Steering wheel radio controls don't function properly (at times when I try to increase the volume of the stereo, the volume doesn't increase or starts the voice controls instead.) 2. The instrumental panel is malfunctioning so the parking brake and seat belt indicators are permanently illuminated. 3. Parking brake light casings burned 4. Hyundai recall campaign 174 is for airbags where "in some stances, electrical overstress has been observed in the module circuitry, which may prevent the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side airbags from deploying. " additional details regarding this campaign are below. Manufacturer recall number: 174 hyundai recall date: february 27, 2018 the federal safety agency recall number: 18v137000 recall status: recall incomplete
When the headlights are in use, the car randomly loses power, headlights turn off, entire car just shuts down without warning, then after several seconds, powers back on. The lights, engine, everything turns off. Also, when headlights are in use, cruise control and stability do not work. The vehicle is in motion and this has happened on highways and city streets. I have taken my vehicle to the two nearest dealers and they refused to fix the vehicle. Generally, this happens when braking, using turn signals, changing to hi beam/low beam, but has also happened for no reason at all.
Bilateral brake light to large and will not come out of holder. Causing melting to plastic compartments surroundings.
Tekata recall steering wheel shakes bad sounds lose really started after my warranty was up abd that's only 5 days so I pay all this money carzy airbag light came on and never went off all light bulbs on the car like front lights always go out I have to change them so many times and back lights even got tickets this cost me this happen why driving the car
Failure of brake light switch allowing starting car in park and shifting to drive,with out pressing brakes.same as safety recall on elantra. I bet it has the same faulty part .
In the last few weeks my vehicle has started to have electrical issues related to the steering column. If I turn on my right turn signal, the headlights blink or just turn off. The radio will sometimes turn off as well. If I press any of the volume buttons on the steering wheel for the radio, the car thinks I'm trying to initiate voice commands to call someone. If I try to turn on my high beams, sometimes it works, other times the headlights turn off. All of these things happen whether the vehicle is stationary or moving on any type of road. The vehicle is designed so that if you leave the headlights on, remove the keys, and lock the vehicle, the headlights turn off. It still does this, but the lights will turn on again later and try to kill the battery.
While driving with high beams on when I signal a turn the headlights go out for a few seconds before turning back on. Very dangerous when initiating a turn on country roads with no street lights and deep ditches on all four corners. This is a recurring problem and not a one time incident.
After changing brake light bulbs brake lights still don't work. Bulbs have been changed several times in one year and now the plastic assembly is melting and sockets have cracked. Was told this is not covered under extended warranty.
While driving down the street I came to a slowing to make a left hand turn, my car filled with smoke. I pull over to find smoke coming from trunk are and behind the back seats. Open the trunk to find flames near drivers side tail light. Car went into flames and was a total loss.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds or when the vehicle was parked, the brake lights illuminated without applying the brake pedal. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 855‑671‑3059 and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact was asked to call the federal safety agency. A case number was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
Keeps blowing brake lights and tail light bulbs. Found wiring harness fused. Dealer says known problem and call corporate hyundai for parts coverage of brake lamp assembly. Hyundai says no recall issued for this problem. Vehicle out of warranty after 100,000 miles.
Both headlights on my hyundai went out at the same time. I was told it would cost $1200 to replace both.it could have been much worse if I was on the road and they went out. This is quite expensive. It seems to me this is a safety issue. Was there a recall on this problem? I noticed it as my wife was pulling out of the garage.I don't know how long they were not working.
I have replaced my tail lights on my car no less than 8 times in the last 2 years. I just had my car tail lights repaired on 09/30/17 and the tail light is out again. Every single time I take it to the dealership they expect me to pay. Additionally, I have replaced my headlights as well several times.
The engine was repaired, and while the engine was being worked on I repaired the steering, not knowing it was a recall. When I found out I went back to the dealership that did the work and got a printout of receipt showing that I paid for that recall, also advised that I has having problems with the lighting system for the car. Well it has been months later, can't seem to get a response from in regards to my refund and I was advised that I would have to pay to get the lights checked. I have had my lights to go completely out while driving on the highway. That includes interior and exterior lights. I nave had the inside lights to go off and come back on seconds later. I have had just the outside lights to go out for at least five minutes while driving on the highway going home. I have had the lights replaced and they keep going out.
Radio stops working unexpectedly. Must disconnect fuse on left side of dashboard and reconnect to resume normal operation. High beam switch works intermittently, must wiggle switch to engage high beam function. Automatic transmission occasionally locks up (can't shift) when starting vehicle in park, must wiggle gear shifter or push release lock button to start.
My car is currently at a shop being looked at. I had to have it towed because I was driving it and it started making a knocking sound and died on the side of the road. I have constant lighting issues where I have to replace headlights and brake lights every month to 2 months. Lights are very dim all the time. It has a clicking sound that never goes away. I feel very unsafe in this car. I owe 2 more years on this car and I'm afraid it's not going to make it. I have no transportation to work now and I may be at risk of losing both jobs I have. I'm so disgusted in my choice of vehicles right now.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving 35 MPH, the contact was pulled over by the police department for an inoperable rear brake stop lamp. While attempting to replace the stop lamp bulb, the contact noticed smoke coming from the tail lamp assembly. The vehicle was taken to van hyundai (located at 1301 s interstate 35e, carrollton, tx 75006, 972‑437‑8334) to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,682.
I been having this vehicle since 02/2016 and experiencing a light outage more than often. I have to replace the lights form head lights, tail lights, and brake lights (like musical chairs) at ;east once a month. Im not sure what the issue is occurring from. I have used low priced bulbs to high priced bulbs. Per my engine research this is a common issue with this type of vehicle. This should be recalled and corrected immediately.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. On several occasions, while the accelerator pedal was being depressed, the vehicle decelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to red mc combs hyundai northwest (located at 13663 interstate 10 frontage road, san antonio, tx 78249, tel: (210) 798-4500) where it was diagnosed that there was a brake plug switch that was unplugged, which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact also stated that the tail lights were also inoperable. The contact stated that the bulbs had been replaced on several occasions, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds or while the vehicle was parked, the rear brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was being depressed. The ESC traction warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to tameron hyundai (1595 montgomery hwy, birmingham, al 35216 (205) 380-6250) where it was diagnosed with a shortage in the wire that connects the brakes to the brake light. Unknown repairs were made, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
There is a problem with the steering coupler. The steering wheel has a lot of give and makes noise while driving. There is also a problem with the lights on this car. I have replaced the lights at least 4 times in the last couple years. It is going to cause an accident.
Brake lights not turning off when car is off.
Brake lights at rear of car do not turn off & able to change transmission without depressing brake pedal. Car suffered from occasional loss of power. Discovered brake stopper had eroded which was already subject to recall on other sonata 2012 models but not this one.
Left rear lighting assembly melted due to rear light bulb possibly shorting out or over heating. It caused enough heat for the bulb to become lodged and stuck into the assembly due to the bulb assembly melting around it. This is a potential fire hazard that could ignite the plastic causing a fire in the trunk. We are assuming that the car was running. The bulb that burnt out was blacken due to the heat.
This vehicle has had electrical problems from the very beginning. As well as the horrible ticking (cylinders not injectors!) mainly at first was the radio would go out. Was not even a month after purchase, dealers answer was to "remove the fuse and push back in and it will work". So I did, shady but I did. Then cruise would not work, would have to pull over shut off vehicle then maybe it would work. Next my car kept burning out headlamps. Friggin expensive (I use silver silverstar ultra headlights for long trips) I'm now on my 8th set. I even contacted the manufacturer to complain about their cheap headlights! Oops! Then the clicking and popping started with the front wheels first only in reverse then all the time especially while turning. I was past the warranty and because I didn't ask about it before my warranty expired they didn't fix it!!! Then the crazy electrical stuff started! My dome light stopped working right so I had to turn it off completely. Then parking tail light stopped working. Finally I went through my third battery and took it to the dealer to ask what all this crappie as about, oh it's a bad battery, you know they do go bad they said. Well thank god I purchased extended warranty they fixed an axle, clock spring replaced buttons on steering wheel, I had to buy a new battery and still the problem persisted. Recently after this whole ordeal I started with the dealer in august and didn't get my car fixed and back to me until almost christmas! Got my car back tail light still doesn't work, cruise is somewhat fixed radio did it again and guess what, the headlight burned out again a week after I picked up the car!!! Arrrggghhhh! I went and bought a new set of headlights (because they always tell you to replace in pairs) and guess what even the brand new bulb doesn't work!!! I spent almost 30k on this car and my 18k corolla was way better! Functioning.
Driver side air bag light stays on, when I called hyundai they told me take a picture and send it to them...? Engine cuts out while driving and then reconnects tail lights stay on air conditioner makes loud noises.
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