NHTSA Campaign Id 24V583000; Date: Aug. 7, 2024
flashing brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
2024 Hyundai Sonata
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 38,331
hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 hyundai sonata vehicles. the software for the brake lights may cause the brake lights to flash and not illuminate properly. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
dealers will update the rear brake light software, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 5, 2024. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 267.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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