Brake Light On problems of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

2 major problems with this car. One is a brake issue and one is transmission issue I do have approximately 160k on the car now. The transmission issue goes back to when the car had approximately 40 to 50 k on it and was taken to dealer because of severe banging from one gear to another. . Periodically it has done this since then. . Dealer could not get it to do it. . And said it could be normal. . Car is well taken care of and now needs transmission. . Brakes have done wierd things. Once needed towing because of zero brakes, full hard pedal, no brake light on or any kind of warning. . Luckily I was in a slow drive thru. . Towed and parked car. . 2 days later . . Everything is good. . Bizarr at the least if not absolutely dangerous.

I have had to change my break lights 8 times since January. Both my rear left and right brake lamps keep burning out constantly, even though I've replaced the bulbs many times. I have now received 2 warnings about it. I have taken my car into Hyundai and after a lot of frustration they do a temporary fix then it happens again. This is huge safety issue, as brake lights are required by law, and if they aren't working properly, they pose a huge risk to driver and those around. Other sonatas are on recall for this but I am being told my VIN does not qualify. In additions I am having issues with my steering coupler. I have been dealing with this since 96k miles on the car and again my VIN is not covered and they want 500 to fix a $4. 00 part.

Proceeded to back out of parking space. Brakes began making loud grinding noise. Pulled back into parking space when brakes failed. Brake failure light and chime was activated. Vehicle would not stop and hit the concrete handicap sign stopping the car. Previously had problem with navigation unit which was replaced once and ready for second replacement. Told service manager we thought it may be electrical related, not defective units. Believe the problem with navigation unit is related to the brake failure. After accident, Hyundai had automotive engineering consultants examine car. Hyundai said there was nothing wrong. However, service manager at dealer said the car had main hydraulic failure and new part was ordered. If nothing was wrong, why was hydraulic unit replaced. Hyundai refused to do anything.