Most of the complaints describe is the exact same thing happening to my vehicle engine repair 2 times .break lights burned replaced by auto zone lower control arm and tire rod in outer replaced it is so stressful hard to even talk about .
2013 Hyundai Sonata lights complaints
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The brake lights burn out often. The dealership stated that the light housing is bad. The place you insert the bulb is burnt and melted.
Since buying this car as 2nd owner I have replaced the rear brake bulb 5 times in 1 yr. The wiring seems to be the issue. Last week car literally doesn't start when trying to it sputters and then I have to cut it off to go finally get it to start. Today it turned over but sputtering continues 2 more times when try to to start, then 3rd time it cranks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the tail light bulb lights failed and were replaced several times. The vehicle was taken to pohanka hyundai (1770 ritchie station ct, capitol heights, md 20743, (301) 899-0480) where it was diagnosed that there was a wiring issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
My sockets constantly melt , the connector for my starter melted and my car would not start hyundai wanted me to pay thousands to replace my wire harness when they are aware 2011-2014 have electrical issues, also my lights do not turn off I have to unhook my battery every time I get out of my car. My brake lights do not turn off while driving so nobody knows if im stopping or notand every hyundai I see seems to have the same problem. I know it is a defect that they do not want to claim. I have had my engine replaced, also my brakes go bad extremely fast due to an issue with my axles that were mysteriously replace a month before I bought the car but they wont cover me because im a second owner.
Taillight assembly melted and had to replace entire assembly. I'm seeing a lot of complaints about this from other sonata owners.
Both tail light housing melted requiring lights not to work. This is a manufacture issue with housing melting malfunction. Hyundai should recall these knowing housing melting issue. The customer should not be held responsible for repair cost when it's a faulty manufacturer equipment issue
My sonata 2013 gls when driving suddenly the low and hight lights started flickering many times. When the car is parked en engine turned off the brake lights stayed on,then the bulb burnt and melted . The dealer said I have to replace the whole tail back light because the melt.
I brought this vehicle from sheehy of waldorf and this vehicle has been problems I have been stop by police in baltimore city taillights keep blowing and front engine problems front end problem my insurance company said this vechicle been declared unsafe to drive I brought this report and they deleted information of the carfax and me state inspection mileage is different and my title and contact has the same mileage and the service paper os lies gm told ke no new tire was not put on the car but service paper that they states new tires on the carfax they state only thing they done on inspection was a left tire end the wiring is cut on both sides on back lights and were the fuses its alot of electric tape they scammed me and did fraudulently activity to me with this car I was told this title been wash it not safe to drive on the road engine problem front end problem tires worm I didn't put four thousand miles really
Problem with my hyundai sonata 2013 gls taillights/brake lights are not turning off. The car is off, key out of the ignition, lights switched off and foot not on the brake and lights are remaining on. They stay on throughout the night and day. The worst time is while driving , they remain on as if I'm driving with my foot on the brake. This is ridiculous. I am left to figure it out on my own as there is no recalls and I refuse to pay the dealership for something that should clearly be a recall. With hundreds if not thousands of people reporting this issue with sonatas from modules dating back that I can tell from 2007 to current. I refuse to get this car agai and as soon as I can sale it consider it sold!
My brake lights are blowing out every 2-3 months. I attempt to change them as soon as I'm notified by police or a bystander. I was told that both of my brake lights were out 4/8/2019 while driving on a main street. I went to inspect and both bulbs were completely fried with a jelly substance on there. I also took the car to a mechanic shop and was told that it could be a wire issue and need to take this to the dealership. This is pretty dangerous, the police informed that he has pulled over a lot of make models of this vehicle with the same issue about their brake lights.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. On several occasions, while driving at night, the headlamps became inoperable. When the headlamps worked, the illumination was not bright enough to operate the vehicle safely. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Brake lights stay on, when notice I pull the fuse when park, went for service the next day. Recall item was the problem, replace brake pedal rubber stopper, other items were done. Work was completed, paid and drove off. Four weeks later my friend said my brake lights were not working. I went back for service, guess what, I was told to fix problem my whole light housing had to be replace. I was told that when lights were on, the housing and harness melted, the rubber stopper cost me 635 dollars. The second time when I ask about the warranty, it was out. No buddy knew what cause the problem, hus, was the word.
"takata recall". I have had to change the burnt out brake light bulb 5 times since 2017. The lights have gone out while driving the vehicle and when stationary. The light socket has melted. Bulbs no longer fit as the lamp assembly is distorted. I am concerned that this can cause an electrical fire causing harm or death to me and my family.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the tail lights failed to operate intermittently. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. While driving at night and depressing the brake pedal, the rear brake lights failed to illuminate. The contact also noticed a burning odor inside the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed that the rear driver's side brake bolt fell out off the socket and the wire of the socket was on fire. The contact put out the fire and removed the light bulb to prevent it from bursting into flames. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
Takata recall -all of the exterior lights on the car will blow within a few weeks of replacing. -the back lights will melt into the bulb socket and require the entire unit to be replaced. -the brake lights all shut off, even though the bulbs are fine. - cruise control wont work (this came on at the same time of the computer update on engine recall. -traction control warning light came on after recall to update computer on engine (from previous engine recall) -my radio completely stopped working after the initial recall for engine replacement.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the exterior brake lights remained illuminated. The contact had to disconnect the battery to turn off the lights. Also, when depressing the brake pedal, the exterior brake lights would not illuminate. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Rear tail light out. Unable to change bulb as it has melted to assembly apparatus. Bulb appears black. Research online revealed a multitude of owners having electrical issues relating to tail lights; requires frequent bulb replacement. Risk of bulb bursting/fire hazard is present.
The bulbs on my vehicle as well as several others sonata's of the same model are having electrical failure when the lights are switched from off to on while driving . This causes the car to decelerate . I've also noticed electrical issues with bulbs for the brake lights and headlights at various speeds as well. For example , when it begins to rain if you turn on the lights in compliance with the state law, the car loses power and decelerates.
For years now, I have had to replace multiple brake lights day after day. I've gotten tickets from this. I have pictures of burnt plastic melting (fire hazard!) why is this not being addressed as I just read over 50 of the same comment?! Then recently, I replaced the entire tail light assembly on both sides. A few days ago, my brakes will not turn off! I am driving and my brake lights stay on all the time! Again, safety issue! I have young kids and one car! I just left dealership showing them problem and get the car back with the brake lights still on!! $300 later and my problem isn't fixed!! It wasn't even touched! I keep reading the same problems over and over and nothing is addressed!! I have spent more money on repairs vs what I actually paid for the car (not to mention I've bought it brand new in 2013. In 2016 I needed a new engine! Please make the lights and electrical wiring a recall!! We need help this crap is expensive! I regret buying this vehicle so much!!
I was leaving a parking lot and my gear shift would not move, I had to put a pair of scissors in the shift lock so it would move, then my brake lights went out. I havent had it fixed yet. My engine blew also a few years ago, I had that fixed but I should not be having issues like this. It may be the brake light switch or the shifter cable
Im frustrated because this will make the 4th bulb I've purchased for my car. Seems like every month for the past 3 years I've been buying brake lights. I took my car into hyundai dealership in gainesville and the told me the socket melted causing the light to blow. I shouldn't be responsible for the cost because it's a malfunction with the lighting.
The rear light assembly keeps burning out the light bulb. I changed the light bulbs several times and then replaced the unit left and right side. Believe it is an electrical issue. Also, something inside the steering will is moving around.
Brake lights and tail light has blown 50+ times since I've had the vehicle. The brake lights are overheating and causing discoloration and a fire hazard. The bulbs get so hot that the plastic casing are warped.
I had to replace the cv joint on one side of the car and then months later the other side. I was told by my body shop that this was happening with alot of the hyundai sonatas. Also, I have replaced light bulbs blowing monthly in my car and one ha actually burned. I have also found out that several people have had problems with this as well.
Brake lights have gone out monthly since 2017. The light sockets have melted to the actual bulbs. The center brake light stays on sometimes while driving. There is a concern that this is a fire hazard and my 10 & 12 year old's are in the back seat. Last week while driving approx. 45mph the vehicle decelerated while pressing gas and would not increase speed until I let off the gas and the gas again. This has happened many times. It concerns me that this may cause an accident when traveling at a high rate of speed.
Head lamps turn off and dash go to max illumination, temporarily blinding the driver. The duration is up to 5 seconds. This can happen just once or several times per occurrence. Inside the car can be like a slow strobe light effect. This occurs while driving in any conditions. There is no warning and the problem starts. I have had the problem with this car since 2017. The problem just randomly happens.
I have a problem with my exterior lights constantly burning out. Brake light was out, I was notified when I was pulled over for a traffic stop. I changed the light bulb that same day, and two days later the bulb was burnt out again. I changed the bulb thinking it was a bad bulb, and the same thing happened about a week later. I was told at hyundai service department that it was a wiring issue, and they fixed it. However, a month later, my bulb is out again, plus my two license plate bulbs, and a taillight. I again fixed all lights, and to no surprise, passenger side brake light is out once again. Also, my headlights were just replaced the same time because they seemed dim. Brand new, supposedly brighter bulbs, look exactly the same as the old dim lights. I cannot see at night unless I use my high beams. This is a very big safety issue. I have read several other people having the same problem, but still no recall has been put out about this issue.
I have a 2013 hyundai sonata limited and have been replacing rear tail lights on the left side, driver, more than 3x a year. No problems with the right tail light. Have been issued repair work order at least twice. Late december 2018 replaced light again and verified light on january 19, 2019 and bulb is not working again and replaced. And the side light cover is melted from the side bulb. Was told by auto tech that this an ongoing problem with the vehicle.
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