| Issue ID | 1443616 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11065981 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 28/01/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My brake lights would not turn off, even when the car was turned off and the key was removed. Even though300,000 same model cars had been recalled for the same problem, my exact vehicle had not been part of the recall and i had to pay $250 to fix it. I called hyundai (case 10974149) and was told that they would not cover the repair. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BOCA RATON, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC1CHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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