Exterior Lighting Problems of Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid owners have reported 14 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Hyundai Sonata Hybrid


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

The Exterior Lighting problem

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The "stop car, check brakes" message was displayed. The abs and traction control warning lights were illuminated.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

I just bought a Hyundai sonata limited and drove it home. On low beam the headlights project 2 black notches or dark areas that do not illuminate the road under them. This is annoying and dangerous because the headlights do not evenly illuminate the road safely so I can see well.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

The interior lights will significantly dim for no apparent reason to the point you can not even read the time on the clock. Sometimes if you hit the turn signal they will flicker to regular brightness. Asl if I hit a soeed bump or pot hole the headlights will flicker off/then back on.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

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.   Read details...




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