Tail Light Switch Problems of Hyundai Elantra

The rear lights, brake and tail lights , burn out frequently. Now the brake light wiring has melted. Had it repaired twice!!.

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Since I owning this car I have had problems with all lights. Both headlight lamps had to be replaced due to a defect. Also I had been replacing tail, brake, and turning signal lights at every oil change because one or the other will be out. I have never had to replace this many bulbs on any other car I have owned. This oil change June 27, 2020 I had 3 bulbs out break, tail light and parking light all out at the same time. This has been and feels like it's going to be an on going problem not to mention the cost everytime they need to be replaced. Them light are not cheap.

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Hi. . . I own 11 Elantra's. 4-2013, 3-2016, 2-2018, 1-2019, 1-2020. I own a driving school. They all have a problem with burning out light bulbs, headlights ,side markers and tail lights. I am replacing bulbs 2 to 3 times a week. I also had to replace sockets because they melted. The plastic holders for the headlights and the center brake light also melted. I would like to know if there is a remedy for this or one in the process. I also have a complaint on why it so difficult to remove the headlight bulbs.

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While approaching a red light I smelled an electrical burning smell. Once at the red light I saw smoke and in the rear view mirror. I pulled over and exited the vehicle to see that the 3rd tail light was smoking. I was able to extinguish the fire. I removed the light casing and secured the wiring. On my way to the auto repair shop, my traction control light illuminated on my dashboard. The wiring for this 3rd tail light runs along the gas tank entrance and could have caused an explosion. I contacted Hyundai and was told that my VIN was not included in recall #13v113000 and that my repairs would be out-of-pocket.

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My car was parked and all of a sudden I noticed the headlights and tail lights turned on. There was an incident where I live that the fire alarm went off in the apartment building and I just happened to be standing outside and my car's exterior lights turned on by themselves. I had my key and I tried to turn off the car remotely, but the lights would not shut off. I had to go to my car, turn it on, and then shut it off. The same thing happened again the next day about the same time around 11 p. M. I did the same thing. Turned the car on and off and then shut it off and used the key remote to lock it. What is worse, while I was driving at night, I had my right blinker on to make a right turn, and I noticed the head lamps completely went dark when I turned and I didn't do anything, the head lights came back on by themselves. This is a very dangerous situation to be in. Please make note of this.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that every 3 to 4 months in the past the bulbs in the back brake lights would go out and not illuminate. The tail brakes light now do not work at all even with new bulbs placed in them. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The VIN tool showed a NHTSA recall on this issue number: 17v-769000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was 90,000. Tf.

All break lights stopped working, rear bar and both tail lights. Was informed by the nearby driver that lights weren't working.

Rear signal and tail lights frequently become loose in lamp sockets and fail to properly function. Light fixtures must be accessed to reset the lamp, bulb. Vehicle only has about 57,000 miles and this has been occurring from around 34,000 miles. 3 each tail light and 1 license plate light have also burned out and were replaced. Same problem continues with bulbs loosening up at frequent intervals. Occurs at any period, stopped or in motion.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that both tail lights failed to illuminate. The contact had to tap the tail lights in order for the lights to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

Left tail/brake light is malfunctioning. When the headlights are on, the tail light is on; however, that same light is also the brake light, and when the brake is applied, the light will not illuminate.

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My Hyundai Elantra 2012 GLS sedan was sold as having daytime running lights (drls) according to monroney sticker. Nhtsa and iihs dictate that "daytime running lights (drls) are headlights that are lit whenever a vehicle is running. A low-cost method to reduce crashes, they are especially effective in preventing daytime head-on and front-corner collisions by making it easier to see vehicles, particularly as they approach from far away. " however, drls do not engage automatically when my vehicle is started, against to NHTSA and iihs drls definition. In order to operate drls in my Hyundai Elantra 2012, parking lights have to be engaged. In other words, when drls are operational, amber side parking lights and the rear tail lights are also on, which obviously masks turn and stop signals and in my opinion could represent a very real road safety issue. In addition, when drls are engaged, the interior gauge lights are automatically dimmed to a night driving level, which makes it much harder to read the gauge during daytime and represents a potential safety issue as well. Contacting multiple local Hyundai dealerships and Hyundai eastern region hqs was futile, since the only answer I was getting is that this is "a new design drls" and nothing will be done to address the issue. Ironically, it looks to me the end result of this "new design" represents not an increased safety for my vehicle (according to publications dot hs 809 760 and dot hs 811 029 drls are an important safety feature), but rather an increased risk of a collision due to masking turn and stop signals, and substantial dimming of the cabin. I noticed there are multiple complaints of this nature on the NHTSA website both for 2012 and 2013 Hyundai Elantra. I would like to thank you for taking time to read my complaint, and I would ask NHTSA team to look into the situation promptly and to address this safety issue.

I have had to replace several exterior lights ( light bulbs) in the 7 years I have owned my car, including rear brake lights, rear turning signal lights, rear tail lights, and front headlight bulbs. I currently have a left side rear brake light that continues to go out every 3-6 months, just had it replaced by my auto shop 3-4 months ago with inspection of the wiring to that light (found to be ok).

The day time running lights on my new 2013 Elantra do not work properly. The lights do not come on automatically. The owner's manual doesn't provide correct information on how this feature works. The only way to have day time running lights is to turn on the parking lights, which also means the tail lights and the dash lights come on. How can a dealer claim the day time running light feature is included when it truly isn't. This is a dangerous situation and no way are these truly day time running lights. Why no recall on this problem??.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the monroney sticker on his vehicle stated that the vehicle was equipped with dtr lights. After driving the vehicle he noticed that there were none. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered to change his vehicle. The contact stated that it was illegal to ride around with his tail lights on during the day, which he had to do because there were no dtr lights. The failure and current mileages was approximately 8. Tb.

Car is advertised as having daytime running lights (drl's). The drl's do not operate normally on my 2013 Hyundai Elantra coupe as they are not on "automatically" when driving. If the light stalk is in the off position the drl's are off. When I turn the drl's on, the parking lights (amber side lights and the rear tail lights) are turned on as well. In addition to it being illegal in some states to drive with parking lights on this setup makes my brake lights less noticeable during the day (when I do brake) as they are already lit up. Also, when turning the drl's on, the interior gauge lights are automatically dimmed which is a feature for night driving, not daytime driving with drl's.

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that she was advised by a police officer that her tail lights were inoperable. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic for inspection where they stated that the brake switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 92,846.

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I leased my car in 2012, and have had to replace my lights at least 6 or 7 times. I have bought bulbs to replace my lights and then noticed they work intermittently. Mainly my brake lights and tail lights have been the problem however I have replaced head lights low beams and fog lights before too! I am concerned about the air bags as I have passengers that are a heavier weight. Thanks.

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the driver¿s side tail light did not illuminate. The contact replaced the light, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09v280000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 85,500.

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I believe that daytime running light are a great safety feature. The list of standard equipment on the window sticker shows "daytime running lights" (drl). I have found that the only way to have the drl on is to turn on the parking lights. The parking lights, light the parking lights and the tail lights. I had drl on a 2003 chevy s-10 and they only lighted the highbeam at a low voltage, with no other lights. They were on any time the car was running. Hyundai cannot correct the problem. I have contacted the dealer and the Hyundai website. They should not list the lighting system, they have, as "daytime running lights". I know this is a minor item but it sure does bug me. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).