Headlights Turn Off While Driving Problems of Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai Sonata owners have reported 19 problems related to headlights turn off while driving (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the Sonata.

1 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 02/11/2021

My VIN is showing 2 recalls that are incomplete that I have taken to a local dealership to be corrected. My 2011 Hyundai burns oil very quickly within weeks of an oil change. I am constantly adding oil. There is no oil leak detected in the vehicle. I was assured that the engine recall was looked at and not affected but according to this site that recall is incomplete. I also have to replace tail and headlights and when I use a blinker at night the headlights turn off. I had my vehicle serviced at jenkins Hyundai of jacksonville FL 904/420-7171.

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2 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata

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.

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3 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 09/25/2020

During normal driving with headlight setting on auto, headlights turn off when turn signal is activated. Headlights turn on when turn signal is off (either manually turned off or when turn is completed). This can happen while moving or stopped at light. Consistent problem with left turn, less often for right turn.

4 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 10/01/2018

A shortage in the electrical system causing the headlights to go out, the brake lights to not come on and have the check engine light to come on, and the check tire pressure light to come on as well.

5 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 02/04/2018

In the last few weeks my vehicle has started to have electrical issues related to the steering column. If I turn on my right turn signal, the headlights blink or just turn off. The radio will sometimes turn off as well. If I press any of the volume buttons on the steering wheel for the radio, the car thinks I'm trying to initiate voice commands to call someone. If I try to turn on my high beams, sometimes it works, other times the headlights turn off. All of these things happen whether the vehicle is stationary or moving on any type of road. The vehicle is designed so that if you leave the headlights on, remove the keys, and lock the vehicle, the headlights turn off. It still does this, but the lights will turn on again later and try to kill the battery.

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6 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 10/10/2017

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the directional signal flickered on and off whenever the turn signal was activated. The contact tried to make a left turn and, after activating the turn signal, the headlights turned off and on. The o'brien Hyundai dealer (2850 colonial blvd, fort myers, FL 33966) was notified of the failure. The light bulbs were changed, but the failure recurred. The manufacture was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 37,500.

7 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 07/01/2017

When the headlights are on at night, when turn signals are engaged intermittenly the cabin lighting, including the gage cluster lights flicker and sometimes completely turn off. When the auto function of the headlights is on the headlights often completely turn off along with the interior cabin lights and gauge cluster lights intermittently when the turn signals are engaged and also when they're not. The problem seems to mostly be linked to the use of turn signals, but does also happen when they're not used.

8 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 04/05/2017

Car loses power when going into a turn and when driving long distance on open high way , sometimes it's like the car is applying breaks by it self , then just takes off like you have your foot full force on the gas puddle . Break lights and head lights go out every two months.

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9 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 01/15/2017

Put blinker on for right hand turn, made the turn, when the blinder stalk (which also contains headlight controls) returned to home position, the headlights went out, and the instrument panel indicated my lights had switched off. My light knob remained in auto, with the computer thought I turned them off. This was at night. I could not see when my lights turned off. It is very unsafe to be in motion and have your lights cut out!!! this problem happens frequently now, getting worse. It's obviously a bad connection within the blinker stalk, causing the light mode to change on its own when turning.

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10 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 01/04/2017

When driving at night with the lights on, when I turn the turn signal on, the headlights turn off, come back on, and flicker on and off, as well as the interior lights. This is an ongoing issue not something has happened just once. It's extremely dangerous as they may just go out completely and somebody could crash into the front of me or not see that I'm trying to turn there's also been numerous reports of this on blogs and such forth.

11 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 06/12/2016

While driving at night, the headlights will turn off when using the turn signal or turning on the high beams, I have to wiggle the headlight switch to get them to come back on. I have sent Hyundai an email concerning this problem as it is a very serious safety issue and the problem is getting worse, but of course there has been no response from Hyundai. With all of the complaints on the internet about this problem. Hyundai needs to issue a recall.

12 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata

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.

13 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 12/29/2015

Tl - the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the exterior lighting and the alarm system for the vehicle has malfunctioned. The right front headlight failed. The bottom rear break lights failed. The alarm system turns on and off at random times. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and the vehicle had experienced the consequence stated on the recall involving the brakes and brake lights. The contact stated that the vehicle had not been repaired and that the issue had spread to other lighting and electrical failures. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000. Gl.

14 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 10/01/2015

When making left turn signal, it triggered the headlight shut off along with interior lighting for the screens shutting off, all of the lighting went back on after a very short of period of time.

15 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 10/22/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact state that the vehicle hesitated to start and once it did, the instrument panel lights and the head lights failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition lock cylinder was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 59,000. Pam.

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16 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2004 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 09/05/2014

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced both the driver and the passenger bulbs on four occasions, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

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17 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 10/26/2013

On October 27 2013, the dash board lights and the back illmunating lighs, glove compartment and over head lights went out, I took it to a car repair shop and they changed out the dimmer switch, wich kept burning out,smoke has come out of the dash board and it smelled life fire, I pulled over and called the dealer. This is a saftey issue I am not able to dirve the car at night and I am afraid the care might catch fire. After changing it out 4 times, the mechanic told us to take it to the dealer. We did take the car to the dealer and $700. 00 later they still dont know what the problem it, so I have filed a case with the corprate office, the car has had some electrical problems before, but it has been fixed becaue they have been reacalls. The dealer does not know what to do and they want us to take the car somewhere else. The dealr is no help, they suggested we just buy a new car!!!.

18 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 04/11/2012

I have purchase my vehicle in March-2011 as a certified pre-owned vehicle. There are several complaints I have on this vehicle since purchased, but I will stick with a recurring issue. 4/11/12 I took my vehicle in because a blown passenger low beam headlight that went out. They determined that upon inspection found an open circuit due to blown right front bulb. It was "corrected. " 06/07/12 took my vehicle once again for the drivers side headlight that went out. Installed bulb 5/2/13 took my vehicle for a blown passenger low beam headlight that went out. "undetermined. " 2/5/14 took my vehicle for a blown passenger low beam headlight that went out. "undetermined updated 04/17/lj.

19 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 07/07/2010

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated upon starting the ignition the entire instrument panel and headlights failed to function. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times. The dealer repaired the vehicle during the third diagnostic test; however, the intermittent failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000. The VIN was unavailable.


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