Tail Light Problems of Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai Sonata owners have reported 11 problems related to tail light (under the exterior lighting 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 Tail Light problem of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

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.

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2 Tail Light problem of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 04/01/2021

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the electrical system had failed to operate as needed both inside the vehicle. The contact stated that her taillights had failed to illuminate upon depression of the brake pedal, the interior lights would flicker independently without warning and her headlights would also flicker while in operation without warning. Additionally, the contact stated that an abnormal, cranking noise would emit from the vehicle without warning while making left turns. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where they informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

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3 Tail Light problem of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

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.

4 Tail Light problem of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

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.

5 Tail Light problem of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 11/08/2018

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the the passengers side tail light failed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tail light needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure reoccurred and was taken back to the independent mechanic where they stated the harness had melted and advised that he go to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the passenger's side tail light harness was charred and deformed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for a second time where it was informed that the harness or housing had been scorched and the tail light socket melted. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the accelerator had been depressed but the vehicle was slowing down. The contact managed to drive home safely. The following day the vehicle did not start. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the battery failed due to the tail light being illuminated all night. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.

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6 Tail Light problem of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 05/01/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the rear brake lights were shorting out and the rear tail lamps failed to illuminate. The dealer (capitol Hyundai montgomery, 2820 eastern blvd, montgomery, al 36116, (855) 984-2840) diagnosed that the tail light assembly needed to be repaired, but they had not provided the repair. Larry puckett Chevrolet (2101 cobbs Ford rd, prattville, al 36066, (334) 223-4481) diagnosed and replaced the tail light assembly. The dealer stated that there was an internal electrical failure that caused the component to burn. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

7 Tail Light problem of the 2013 Hyundai Sonata

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.

8 Tail Light problem of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the engine failed to function normally. The vehicle was taken to atlantic Hyundai (193 sunrise hwy north service rd, west islip, NY 11795, (631) 587-0700) where it was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline). The remedy failed and the check engine indicator illuminated; however, the dealer refused to repair the vehicle again. In addition, the tail lights shorted out numerous times and the bulbs were replaced more than five times. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the faulty engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was not available.

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9 Tail Light problem of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 15 mph, the police stopped the contact because the driver side tail light was out. The contact did not take the vehicle to an independent mechanic or the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The contact stated that the tail light bulbs were replaced at least seven times on both sides. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

10 Tail Light problem of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 06/01/2007

S10 appropriate handling re defective engine-malfunction indicator light and erratic rpm reading involving reduce acceleration fm owner of a 2006 Hyundai Sonata lx. The consumer stated the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership several times, only to be told there was nothing wrong. The tail lights burned out, the passenger side air bag light illuminated when the passenger seat was occupied, the esc light would blink while driving in the rain and due to the esc light being on , the vehicle would become un-drivable.

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11 Tail Light problem of the 1996 Hyundai Sonata

Failure Date: 01/01/1998

Consumer experiencing problem with right tail light failure. Bulb would last eight month or less. Dealer notified and replacing bulb at the cost to consumer.

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