"takata recall" case # 11315399. Passenger brake light is inoperative. Hyundai dealership service department determined that both tail lamp housing is warped and in need of replacement. Hyundai customer service representative further explained to me that the cause of this condition occurring is that the housing socket heats up and is the cause of the warping. I brought this to the dealership attention about a possible electrical defect on numerous occasions. I filed a complaint with hyundai USA good will department and requested that they repair the vehicle, they declined based on the warranty expiration. The tail lamp housing warping on any vehicle is not a normal occurrence during the life of a vehicle. Further, hyundai is aware of this problem. They have been requiring customers to pay for the repairs on affected vehicles. The consumer should be able to replace the lamp bulb and not the lamp housing as a general wear and tear operation. I presently have a vehicle that I can not drive due the exorbitant cost to correct the problem. I am requesting that your department investigate this matter in order to generate a recall on this vehicle for defective tail lamp or wiring housing problem.
2013 Hyundai Sonata lights complaints
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Both of my brake lights burned out and melted the plastic housing and wires.
Tail and brake lights failing intermittently. Replacing bulbs does not fix. Apparent wiring issue. Happens as the vehicle is moving.
This is the second time the brake lights stop working. On this occasion I was on my way to a doctor's appointment on highway 270 coming from hagerstown md when my passenger told me someone is trying to get my attention the driver told me my brake lights are out it was at that time I realized why the other drivers was stopping so close to my car. I just thought it was bad drivers not knowing they couldn't tell I was stopping. As soon as I could I got out to check and neither brake light was working. I check the bulbs although I just changed them about two months ago and the bulbs was fine. So I switched the lights from auto to where they are just on and the lights work.
My brake lights always going out , now when I turn on my head lights my car stop
Car trunk pops open when car is off. Car constantly locks when off amd when on. Sonetimes takes 5 minutes to get it yo unlock so I can get out. Some times the door starts to unlock and then doesn't fully .lights inside on ceiling won't go off until car is restarted and the off side is clicked. Radio goes on and off. Car beeps sometimes for no reason when its on and when its off and some days won't stop for a few minutes . Not like alarm beeping. Just random beeps . Its been happening since I got the car but wasn't tokd if there was any issue before I bought it used.
Both taillights failed. The brake light bulbs melted and fused the bulb to the socket housing for both tailights. The other bulbs also show signs of extreme heat damage as the light bulbs are burned black and the plastic near the light bulb is all black. I was informed my taillights were out while driving at night.
Tl* the contact's husband owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while her grand daughter was driving, the rear passenger side brake light failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger side brake light tail assembly needed to be replaced. The rear passenger side bulb was replaced however, the failure recurred. The contact then stated that the vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic where the mechanic stated that the tail assembly socket was melting and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to ourisman hyundai ((301) 725-4400 located on 3516 fort meade rd, laurel, md 20724) where it was confirmed that no recalls were associated and there would be a charge. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact then stated that while driving both driver's and passenger side headlights failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted for the most recent failure. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. While driving in a parking garage, the contact was informed that the rear tail lights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to freeman hyundai (1800 airport fwy, irving, tx 75062, (972) 438-4801) where it was diagnosed that the passenger side rear tail light housing failed because part of the assembly melted. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the rear driver's side tail light assembly experienced a similar failure. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 1109821. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
I had both brake lights replace on 2/19/2018 on 2/22/2018 the right brake light is out again. I was in a parking lot going about 15 miles per hour, and the person behind me told my right brake light was out. I confirmed it myself when I got home.
When using breaks it causes bulb socket to melt housing, etc and break light stops working over and over . The rear break light keeps burning out and melting inside the socket. You have to change whole socket because the bulb just melts and you can not remove. Im afraid my car is going to catch fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. While the passenger seat was occupied and if contact was made with the door panel, the interior lighting would illuminate and the doors would unlock independently. The contact called an unknown dealer where an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,675. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact's vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v152000 (seat belts). The contact did not receive a recall notification. The contact stated that the vehicle prematurely hesitated while at a stop. As the failure progressed, the vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the motor needed to be replaced. In addition, the rear driver side brake light kept shorting out and was replaced several times. The independent mechanic stated that there was a short in the electrical wiring. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
I have now replaced the housing rear brake light unit 3 times due to shorting out. The most recent short has caused the housing unit to melt causing a replacement of just the bulb not an option. The tag lights turn off and on and appear sometimes to be burnt out. This is also a short/wiring issue. This is a huge cause of concern for a trunk fire as this happens when the vehicle is in motion. I have been pulled over as a warning to get the lights replaced. Also, the spoiler on the vehicle has not only cracked all the way through but is also peeling due to coating issues. Only the spoiler on the car is the problem.
Months ago I had a burned out tail light and thought it was the passenger side - the housing would not disengage from the tail light - turned out it was the left one, so didn't follow up. The right bulb burned out apparently today - took 30 minutes to loosen the housing to find a blackened bulb(always like that) and the bulb melted into the housing. The bulb base was adhered to the housing and the housing cracked and will not hold a bulb. Taking to dealership for hopeful warranty replacements. All lights on this car and my 2006 have to be replaced every six months or so - this is a known ongoing problem with sonatas that hyundai has never addressed. My left front low beam nearly explodied when I replaced itand it was too hot to even touch and is now dim - there is something seriously wrong with the lighting wiring in these cars and as they are a safety issue, an investigation and recall is appropriate. Work on these oarts is too expensive and given even the small number of complaints on this site - it is clear there's an issue - since the year model is relatively new, perhaps many have been repaired under the 50,000 mile warranty.I am taking my 60000 ,mileage car to werner hyundai in tallahassee and fully expect repair of both tail lights under the 10 year warranty.
Both tail light assemblies partially melted from the brake light bulb overheating. The brake light bulb itself was melted and fused into the socket housing it. The socket was blackened from overheating. It was the same problem on the left and right tail light assembly. I replaced both tail light assemblies since the plastic was partially melted and became deformed. The issue was likely an ongoing problem while the car was parked and in motion. There may be an electrical wiring problem as the underlying cause.
With the honda sonata the door lights want go off on both the driver and the passenger side. With this problems in mind I have to keep buying battery because it keep killing the battery. I keep applying tape on the knob to keep the light from staying on but that's not working. I know this is a defect because its on both doors.
While driving, headlights turn off at times while using turn signal. They will also turn off if I run over a bump.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds at night, the external and instrument panel lighting flickered randomly. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (southtowne hyundai, 7665 ga-85, riverdale, ga 30274). The contact was informed that if the failure could not be repeated, the failure could not be determined. On a separate occasion, the lighting failed independently and the engine began to lose power without warning. The contact stated that the failure began after having the vehicle repaired per tsb:10110926 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the tsb was not related to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The passenger side headlights would flicker and the dash lights too. Now the passenger headlights will not come on at all. I have replaced both the low and high beam bulbs and the lights will still not work. I paid over 2,000 for a warranty when I bought the car. The dealer told me that it was a bumper to bumper warranty. But that was a lie, the vehicle is unsafe to drive at night.
Electrical issue is causing traction control light to remain on and the burning out and melting of brake light socket. Short is causing extreme heat to the tail/brake light housing.
When driving 45 minutes to a hour the engine heat pours inside of car from leg area up like the windows are down in a 85 degree temperature outside. While using turn signals most of the time after signaling for a left turn to change lanes I manually turn off signal it continues to right back to left until trying to turn it off at least 5x's. During driving the car accelerates on its own if I am not accelerating ina 35 mphil area
2013 sonata. Tail-light housing is melted & distorted from heat of original equipment (korean made) brake light bulb. Socket for brake light bulb cannot be removed from melted tail-light housing to replace burned out bulb. First brake light bulb failure occurred in august 2017, when melted/distorted housing was first detected. Both lh and rh tail-light housings were found to have the same problem.
My brake lights are constantly blowing out on the passenger side of the vehicle. I have replaced the light several times. I took my car to the hyundai dealership where I bought the car to have them inspect the problem. They found that there is an electrical issues and will cost a couple hundred to repair, which at this time I can't afford. Since the diagnosis I have seen numerous same model cars with the same problem. I have even spoken to a couple owners who have expressed their frustration. This needs further investigation and to be recalled
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the exterior brake lamps illuminated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the jim bert hyundai dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to corrosion. The bulbs were replaced and the technician attempted to remove the corrosion; however, the failure recurred. Hyundai was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the tail lights failed. The vehicle was taken to blossom chevrolet (located at 1800 n shadeland ave, indianapolis in, 46219) where it was diagnosed that the tail lights burst and melted the wiring harness. The tail lights were replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Headlights flash on and off sometimes the parking lights work sometimes they dont, rear windows work sometimes , interior unlock buttons and window buttons come detached,
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the exterior brake lights failed to work without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (homer skelton hyundai; 8145 craft rd, olive branch, ms 38654; (662) 890-0100) where it was diagnosed that the light bulb socket and housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑633‑5151 and stated that the vehicle was not under warranty. Case number: 10261518 was provided. The failure mileage was 81,684. Updated 07/11/17*lj updated 12/5/2017
The headlight keeps turning off when I'm driving on streets and highways
The front lights and brake lights have been replaced on numerous occasions on my 2013 hyundai sonata. My vehicle was pulled over by a police officer on february 8, 2017 for my brake lights being out. The officer was nice enough to write a warning ticket and said that the lights needed to be taken care of. I immediately took the vehicle to the dealership the next day and was informed that the brake light assembly on both sides needed to be replaced. They attempted to try to put the bulbs in; however, the casing was melted and it was impossible to insert the bulbs back into the casing. I asked what would cause the casing to melt and was not given a definitive answer. After reading other reviews on the internet, it appears that this is an issue with other consumers. This repair is not due to any wear and tear on behalf of the consumer. My concern is that if the brake casing is melting, it is apparently getting hot and no one seems to know why. The bulb casing may continue to melt and could possibly cause a fire. I contacted hyundai's corporate office and expressed my concerns. I was informed that there is not currently a recall on the brake light assembly. I am reaching out to everyone with this issue to submit a formal complaint so that this issue can be addressed. The repair is costly ($580.00 for both sides), it is an ongoing issue of replacing light bulbs on the vehicle, and most importantly-the melting or the reason for the melting may cause a fire.
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