| Issue ID | 1625158 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11287888 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 08/12/19 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Since the purchase of my vehicle in dec 2014 i have replaced 12 or more lights bulbs. Front headlight and back brake lights. Bentley hyuandai dealership who sold the vehicle told the back brake lights entire casing had to be replaced because it melted. I just changed the front headlight bulbs a month ago and the now the drivers side headlight is out again. This is a safety hazard because the headlights go out while driving. Therefore i could not see anything and neither can the other drivers see my vehicle. This was a terrifying incident. This safety hazard is happening more frequently. I just had my vehicle serviced at bentley hyundai at the end of last month and now my headlights are out again. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 125124 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HUNTSVILLE, AL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC8CHXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 45 |
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