Exterior Lighting Problems of Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai Sonata owners have reported 994 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (410 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light (202 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Hyundai Sonata

The Exterior Lighting problem

On my 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS, both rear tail lights have melted to the point that the lightbulbs cannot be extracted and the brake and tail lights no longer work. When I looked into this, I found out this is a common issue on 2011 Hyundai Sonatas.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and stalled.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

I was driving at night and my passenger headlights went out. About 2 years prior the same thing happened but it was the driver side headlight that went out. It was $1100 to get the driver side replaced and now here I am having to pay the same amount to replace the passenger side headlights.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

I am constantly changing out my brake lights/ tail lights. As soon as I replace them. , they go out. My brake lights may work but my tail lights will not. I'm afraid to drive at night for fear of not knowing if I have brake lights or not.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

After taking my 2015 Sonata eco to the dealership for campaign 993; campaign 210; and, campaign tww 15-17 I have experienced the following issues: right turn signal stopped working alarm goes off 5 minutes after locking the vehicle dash indicates my rear driver side door is ajar when it is locked   Read details...




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