Brake Light Problems of Hyundai Elantra - part 2

I purchased the car in Feb 2012 at 34,214 mi and in 1 yr time, I kept blowing lights. . . Headlights, fog, brake and tail. I put a lot of miles on my car so by the time I became annoyed by it, I just missed my warranty so I let it go. Ffwd to sept 2014, I couldn't keep my tail and brake lights functioning at the same time. After several bulb replacements, it was discovered that it wasn't the bulbs that kept blowing, but rather the fuse. As soon as I turned the lights on, it would pop. Nov 2014 at 118,470 mi, I brought it to a dealership to have them research. . . After 3 days it was discovered that the wires that go around the license plate frame were being pinched by the screws creating a diag short so it was adjusted and I moved on. Jan 2015, same problem!! I took it back to the same dealership and after they tore apart the car again, it was discovered that there was damaged wiring to the r/s plate lamp to the extent that they were melted together and every time the lights were turned on, it would smoke. This is a separate issue that was not seen in Nov. It was repaired so it won't happen again, but that was 3 years of electrical drama that should have been avoided. I still have electrical issues inside the car, but at least my exterior lights work.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, he applied the brakes but the brake lights failed to illuminate. The contact stated the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number (09v280000)(exterior lighting). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 108,465. Kmj.

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The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that a driver of another vehicle informed him that the brake lights were illuminated while he was driving and his foot was not on the brake pedal. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the brake light was continuously burning out. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under recall NHTSA campaign number: 13v113000 (exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician verified the failure and replaced the brake lamp. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 30,000.

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The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the brake light failed to illuminate when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was later contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 58,000. The VIN was not available.

Brake lights are not iluminating all the time when brake pedal is depressed, for the past week they only work for a minute or not work at all. Went 2 times to the dealer before, twice they were working when I arrived, since last week they are not working except for a minute. I have 2 months with the problem I work 7 days a week and cannot keep taking time off. I was told that my specific model year Elantra 2006 is not cover by the recall, just to inspect them cost $ 120, if a problem is found parts and labor. Hyundai doesn't accept any responsibility. The car has 50'000 miles.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that when depressing the brakes, the brake light would not illuminate. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 09v280000 (exterior lighting). The failure and current mileages were approximately 120,000. The VIN was unavailable. Kmj.

A friend driving behind me noticed my brake lights not working when approaching a red light. When we parked we tested them and none of the rear brake lights work. I do not know how long my brake lights have not been working but it is a major safety issue considering I drive in rush hour traffic in a city daily. There is currently a recall (campaign 09v122000) that I would have expected to include the 2007 Hyundai Elantra that I drive, but it appears that my particular VIN is not included (yet). I am also bothered that I had to do all this research. When the car dealership and the Hyundai customer service entered my VIN, this recall doesn't even show up as a possible inclusion. I understand my vehicle was not part of the recall but considering other vehicles of my make, model, and year are susceptible to this particular recall, I would have hoped that it would red flag other vehicles that could be susceptible. Or at the very least, when a recall does occur, other owners of similar vehicles should be informed in an effort for those owners to watch out for the safety issues that may arise.

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When pressing the brake pedal the brake lights will not illuminate. Changed fuses and bulbs but brake lights will still not illuminate when pressing brake pedal.

The brake light fuse was burning out repeatedly. The problem was determined to be coming from the 1157 bulb socket. The socket is part of a 3 bulb pigtail that connects to wiring harness. I was told by two dealers and Hyundai America that a $700 wiring harness needed to be purchased. Apparently Hyundai does not market the pigtail separately. I find this very irresponsible. You can not safely or legally drive without brake or blinker lights. The 1157, 1156 and 194 bulbs have been in use for half a century. The pigtail or a replacement socket should be available within 24 hours and at a reasonable rate.

In September 2012, friend told me my left rear brake light was out. Upon inspection, I noticed the light intermittently worked and did not work. Brought it to the dealer, who was unable to replicate my concern. So they said nothing was wrong. I have recently seen the problem again. Now, I've received a recall notice for the exterior brake lighting. Upon further research, I see this recall was issued in April 2013. Why am I only being notified now?? especially when I brought the issue to their attention 6 months earlier and they have record of it in the dealer's database??.

Brake lights stopped working. Despite receiving recall letters for our 2006 accent and 2009 sonata, the dealer claims that our 2006 Elantra with it's particular VIN is not part of the recall. Yet it's the only car we owned that had the brake lights fail. We contacted Hyundai USA and they were no help.

My brake lights would not come on. I took it to my independent mechanic. He said when he looked up my VIN, it showed a recall on the exterior lighting for my car. I called the dealer from there and they said they didn't show a recall. Today I contacted the dealer's service manager and after looking into it and calling Hyundai, he agreed and said that this recall was only for Hyundai's in puerto rico and that they couldn't do anything. So, why when I pull up my VIN anywhere, it shows this recall if it doesn't apply to my car?.

Car following me notified me that my brake lights were not working on my 2008 Hyundai Elantra. I have change my brake bulbs 3 times last year and 1 time beging of this year. Stop and check all my bulbs and fuse they were in good condition. I called Hyundai customer care and was told that 2008 Elantra's were not covered by their recall for this problem, that I would have to bring the car in for a dignostic that will cost $110. They told me that even if their were a recall, the recall does not affect my car and is not in their database.

Brake lights fail to illuminate when brake pedal is depressed. Dealership says it is not part of recall 09v28000 but it is the same issue. How does this not fit the recall????.

Brake lights remain on at all times, which is confusing to people behind you. We didn't realize until battery lost all charge and car wouldn't start.

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, she noticed that the brake lights were not illuminating while the brakes were engaged. The vehicle was pulled over and the contact had another individual depress the brake pedal so she could confirm that the brake lights were not illuminating. The vehicle was in the process of being taken to an authorized dealer to have the failure diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Elantra touring. The contact stated that another driver informed him that the brake lights were not functioning. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that the cruise control was no longer operable. The failure and current mileages were 92,000.

I have owned a 2008 Hyundai Elantra pzev for approximately 2 years and 2 months. In the two years that I have owned this car, I have had the brake light sensor go out twice. The result of not having a working brake light sensor is that I no longer have any working brake lights! I have only avoided a rear end collision because I have been advised by fellow motorists. I have already had one brake light sensor replaced under warranty: Hyundai needs to manufacture a brake light sensor that doesn't fail in less than a year. If Hyundai doesn't fix this problem, it is only a matter of time before I or a member of my family is seriously injured or killed because this defective part!.

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that she was driving behind a vehicle when she noticed that the brake lights were not working. She replaced the bulbs for the brake lights but they failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the mechanic confirmed that all of the fuses were working properly. An authorized dealer informed the contact that her vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall campaign id number 09v280000, exterior lighting. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued to occur. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Elantra. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph with the cruise control activated. The brakes were engaged but the cruise control did not deactivate and the vehicle would not stop. The vehicle came to a stop once the cruise control button was engaged. In addition, the exterior brake lights would not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where recall repairs were performed under NHTSA campaign id number: 09v280000 (exterior lighting) yet the exterior lighting and cruise control failures recurred within a year. The dealer was contacted and advised that because the vehicle was repaired once for the failure under the recall, any further repairs would be at her expense. The contact stated she was unaware the repairs that were performed where for a recall. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Total brake light failure, including high mounted stop light.

Right rear brake light bulb failed. Mjs.

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Rear driver's side brake light continuously went out. The mechanic determined water somehow got into the wires, but could find no cracks in the light covers. Also, engine oil and engine check lights illuminated. Dealer made some repairs, but the lights continued to stay on.

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