| Issue ID | 1530942 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11171111 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 20/01/19 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2013 hyundai sonata limited and have been replacing rear tail lights on the left side, driver, more than 3x a year. No problems with the right tail light. Have been issued repair work order at least twice. Late december 2018 replaced light again and verified light on january 19, 2019 and bulb is not working again and replaced. And the side light cover is melted from the side bulb. Was told by auto tech that this an ongoing problem with the vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 126000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FORT WASHINGTON, MD |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4ACXDHXXXXXX |
| 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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