Tail Light problems of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

Four problems related to tail light have been reported for the 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2013 Sonata.

1 Tail Light problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2023

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving on the highway at an undisclosed speed, the contact pulled over by the local police because the taillights were inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to replace the bulbs; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was inspected; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

2 Tail Light problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2021

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the taillights failed to illuminate as needed. The contact's father inspected the taillights, removed the taillight housings and noticed that the taillight housings were melted. The contact stated that she had replaced the bulbs on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

3 Tail Light problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2020

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated noticed both bulbs of the taillights were not working. The contact stated he was changing the bulbs notice the assembly that holds the bulbs where melted on to the bulbs not allowing the bulbs so come out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated there was nothing they could do and that the contact had to pay out of pocket. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they also stated there was nothing that they could do. The failure mileage was 15,000.

4 Tail Light problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving in a parking garage, the contact was informed that the rear tail lights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to freeman Hyundai (1800 airport fwy, irving, TX 75062, (972) 438-4801) where it was diagnosed that the passenger side rear tail light housing failed because part of the assembly melted. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the rear driver's side tail light assembly experienced a similar failure. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 1109821. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.




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