Brake Light Switch problems of the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

Three problems related to brake light switch have been reported for the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the 2006 Santa Fe.

1 Brake Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2011

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact noticed that the brake lights failed intermittently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who advised the contact to have the brake light switch replaced. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 102,725 and the approximate failure mileage was 102,625.

2 Brake Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2011

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the brake lights were not illuminating when the driver applied the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the contact was informed that there was an internal short within the brake switch. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 47,153.

3 Brake Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2009

Brake switch failure which caused recall of all 2006 Hyundai models except sante fe which was recalled in 2007 for that same issue.


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