Brake Light Switch problems of the 2010 Hyundai Accent

While driving at normal operating speed, I was alerted by another motorist that my brake lights weren't working. I replaced the brake light switch and that fixed the problem. While researching the issue, I noticed a recall of Hyundai Accents for the years prior to 2010, but the recall did not include 2010s. I verified with the dealer that I had no open recalls, so I replaced the part at my own expense. It seems the brake light switches are still not reliable in these cars.

My Hyundai Accent model year 2010 had an issue where the brake lights went out completely. Model years 2007-2009 are under an active recall for the brake light switch and my car had the same problem. I called Hyundai and they advised the switch is different but the data I can find shows the same fault exists in the 2010 as well. This is a safety issue Hyundai is refusing to fix. . . The NHTSA needs to investigate and expand the recall to other model years.

2010 Hyundai Accent rear brake lights and the rear windshield brake light do not light up when I press on the pedal. I noticed that there are a couple of complaints on for the same issue. I replaced the fuses, the bulbs, and they still do not work. I researched this and Hyundai has 4 consecutive years 2006-2009 where there is a malfunctioning brake light switch issue. I believe this issue has not been resolved and I plan on letting the dealer know this when I go there tomorrow. I feel this is a major safety issue and they should replace this free of charge given the history of this. I also tried contacting Hyundai directly and said unless there is a recall there is nothing they can do about this. Stated dealers are independent and I would have to talk to dealer about resolving this issue.

As I was stopped in a line of cars to drop my daughter off at school a woman tapped on my window and told me that I have no brake lights and that she almost rear-ended me because of it. I went home and checked the fuses and the bulbs; all were fine. After some online research I learned that there could be a problem with the brake light switch which is located near the brake pedal. When I contacted Hyundai customer service I was told that my make/model/year was not covered by a recall affecting the brake light switch.