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2011 Hyundai SONATA Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1632618
Internal NHTSA #	11297308
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2011
File date	01/01/20
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tail light wiring harness melts, then overheats bulbs and melts the tail light housing. Side effect was that my headlights turn off when using a blinker at night. This happens at speed. Not only is it a fire hazard from the wiring melting / bulb overheating / melted tail light housing, but it is a safety hazard from the lake of headlights on a turn. Hundreds of complaints online for 2011-2013 sonatas with this exact issue. Paid $400 at dealership to get wiring harness and housing replaced, but it is original stock gear so it will likely happena gain.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	130000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BUFORD, GA
VIN pattern	5NPEB4AC2BHXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	50
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2011 Hyundai SONATA Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Hyundai SONATA Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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