Four problems related to headlights have been reported for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2006 Sonata.
Passenger seat belt takes several times to remain secured and locked. Headlights are not positioned properly. At night the road is barely visible and could very easily lead to a crash if not providing proper attention and focus to road.
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. While driving at various speeds, the headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the headlamp assembly failed and needed to be replaced. While the independent mechanic was attempting to change the lights, the fuse blew out. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08e021000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated whenever the ignition was turned off the automatic headlights and other exterior lights on the vehicle remained illuminated. The headlights would have to be turned off manually each time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 1,100. Js.
I recently purchased a new 2006 Hyundai Sonata. I have had the vehicle to the dealer several times because of headlight issues. Vehicle from factory was blinding oncoming traffic. Dealer adjusted headlights so low that they did not illuminate the road for any reasonable distance. Return trip to dealer resulted in headlights that did an effective job of lighting the trees above. Third trip to dealer has resulted in headlights that do not properly light the road for any distance. I have adjusted them according to the procedure in the service manual, and they perform similarly to when the vehicle came from the factory. They again blind oncoming traffic to the point that I am again being "flashed" by oncoming traffic. I have verified that the lights are very bright to oncoming traffic by driving towards the Sonata in another vehicle on a two lane road while another person is driving the Sonata. I have received concurrence that others are experiencing this condition via an internet newsgroup. The dealer also states that they have received complaints from others on this issue, and nothing can be done, as they are "the new european style headlights, and they are just brighter".