| Issue ID | 1431533 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11053961 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 08/12/17 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds or when the vehicle was parked, the brake lights illuminated without applying the brake pedal. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 855-671-3059 and stated that the vin was not included in a recall. The contact was asked to call nhtsa. A case number was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WELLINGTON, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AB2CHXXXXXX |
| 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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