Headlights problems of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata

15 problems related to headlights have been reported for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2014 Sonata.

1 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2021

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph at nighttime, the turn signal switch was engaged, and the headlights inadvertently turned off. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that he was able to turn on the high beams by engaging the high beam switch. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that they would be able to diagnose the vehicle in four weeks. The dealer also advised the contact that the turn signal switch needed to be replaced. The contact also contacted a second unknown dealer who also advised the contact that the turn signal switch needed to be replaced; however, the earliest availability was in a couple of weeks. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the turn signal switch was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not provide any assistance. A case was opened. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 97,200.

2 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2021

2014 Sonata limited. Headlights flicker when using left blinker signal. Sometimes go off briefly. Tried different positions on multi witch seems to be worse on auto. Vehicle will do it when stationary as well as turning. Research this and see this has been a problem on Hyundai models as far back as 2009. Son has a 2013 has the same problem.

3 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2020

This is a major issue thousands are having with this model 2014 Sonata. When using the blinker, it causes the headlights to completely shut off while driving. Soon as the blinker turns off it kills the headlights. Extremely dangerous and Hyundai seems to be ignoring this issue and pretending they're not hearing of it often. I've had to pull over many times until the lights come back on. Seems to be an issue in the steering column. Cruise control also decides when it wants to work. Sometimes on startup it works, sometimes it doesn�t. I believe it has to do when the car is started. Something odd electrically with these cars. But the blinker/headlight issue is causing wrecks. This is wildly dangerous.

4 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2020

While driving and parked the headlights will turn off when the left blinker is used. Headlights will also flicker and then the high beams will turn on randomly. Other times the lights will completely turn off inside and outside the car. Since this started my battery has drained on 3 separate occasions requiring roadside assistance.

5 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2019

About March of 2018 I noticed my headlights started acting up. I would turn my blinker on and once the turn was complete and the blinker turned off, my headlights would go off. Very scary when it is so dark outside. It didn't happen again until about March of 2019. Now it happens all the time. And it happens when I am not using my blinker. I am just driving down the street in the dark and my headlights go out (even the indicator on my dash that tells me the lights are on goes off). I have to jiggle the blinker handle to get them to come back on. Sometimes they blink on and off as well. This is very scary as I go to work when it is still dark out. This happens every day now.

6 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2019

I have had my car about a year now and I have had to replace the rear light bulbs 3-4 times because they keep burning out. It will eventually lead to a fire with this hazard. The bulb housing is burnt inside and the bulbs were stuck in there from being burnt. Also, the headlights are so dim and short out. I have to use my lights on bright and they still are dim. There needs to be a recall for this for the 2014 Hyundai Sonata before it causes a fire. I am only commenting because I read the exact same thing as my car has been doing and figured if enough people complained then they would realize this is hazardous. This has happened about 3-4 times and I am picking the date below for the last incident. Also, it only has a yes or no under was there a fire. I would have picked almost due to the burnt housing. I just wanted to point that out.

7 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2019

The left rear light keeps burning out very quickly. The housing has had to be replaced and the bulb was difficult to take out, like it was melting to the housing. The bulb looked burnt. Also, both my headlights will not turn on normally, I have to turn on my bright lights in order to have any lights at all, and when I turn on my blinkers, the lights turn off and I have to quickly adjust to turn them back on. It if very dangerous! there seems to be a short in the wiring because the left rear light, the back license plate light, the washer fluid button, and the front lights do not work properly. They all seem to have quit working or intermittently quit working at the same time. I have gotten stopped by the police a few times and given warnings because of my dim or randomly non-working lights. This is extremely dangerous and terribly frustrating.

8 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2019

The left rear light where I place the bulb is burned out. The housing of where the bulb goes has to be replaced. Also, both headlights where I replace the bulb has burned out and needs to be replaced. There is a shortage in the wiring in the rear lights.

9 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, while using the high-beam headlights, the headlights became inoperable. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken to bentley Hyundai located at 3805 university dr, huntsville, al 35816, (256) 713-0505, where the dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

10 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2018

The headlights point at the ground less than 30 feet in front of the car. The headlights are not level and even. Left headlamp is brighter than the right headlamp I must use high beams to see at night. Dealership states they cannot adjust the headlight levels or 'replicate' the problem. . . It can be see by driving up to a wall with lights on. Three other people/friends replicate the issue during night time driving without issue.

11 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2017

Headlights and inside dash lights turn off for no reason while driving serious problem! it has happened on several ovcasions.

12 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 09/04/2017

The headlights and breaklights on thw passenger side of vehicle keep blowing. I have changed them out several times and need to change my break light out again now. It is getting to be an expensive problem.

13 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 05/25/2017

The headlights continuously go out on the car. The headlights haven't been as bright as they were when the car was first purchased. I have replaced the dim light bulbs at least four times and the bright light bulbs at least twice. I'm wondering if there's a wiring issue.

14 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2017

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. On several occasions, while the contact's grandson was driving, the front and rear driver and passenger side headlights flickered off and on without warning. The contact was concerned that this could cause a crash. The vehicle was taken to south loop Hyundai (8811 lakes at 610 dr, houston, TX 77054 (713) 341-3413), but the vehicle could not be diagnosed until the headlights failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

15 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2016

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. Upon making a left or right turn, the low beam headlights failed and shut off. The contact had to manually turn on the high beam headlights each time the failure occurred. Months later, while driving 70 mph in traffic, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road and restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer stated that there was no manufacturer recall to address the repair. The contact was not notified in writing from the manufacturer. The dealer did not notify the contact of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine) and 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.


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