general problems of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata

Five problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2009 Sonata.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2023

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that in February 2022 there was an unknown recall campaign for the stop lamp switch replacement and the recall repair was completed. The contact stated that the failure ha reoccurred, and the warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2015

Esc light comes on intermittently common problem with Hyundai. Previous recalls and current recall on some models. I am filing a complaints with national safety so that a recall can be extended to more vehicles. Hyundai is unwilling to fix these issues without a recall. Want people to pay out of pocket for something that is a manufacturing defect.

3 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2015

The esc off light is always on.

4 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2014

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the rear deck stop light wiring and frame detached from the socket. After inspecting the vehicle and removing the bulb from the socket, the contact noticed that the bulb and wiring fell into the trunk and burned items within the trunk. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The contact was advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 13v113000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

5 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2011

2009 Hyundai Sonata. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brakes recall notice. The consumer asked the dealer why had he not been notified of the recall, and the dealer replied, that colorado was not one of the states included. It only covered the east coast, because of the harsh winters and salt used on their highways. The consumer stated on several occasions, he had to take the vehicle to the dealer, to have the brakes replaced.


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