| Issue ID | 1474073 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11101575 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 13/06/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My brake lights continuously burn out forcing me to replace them. I've had to replace them 4 times now in the last 4 years. I'm not certain how long i'd be driving without one brake light or both at any time. I've researched online with other complaints with the same issue with models 2011-2014 that i've noticed. Ironically, my mother's 2003 hyundai sonata's brake lights are now out too and who knows how long she's been driving like that. She recently took her car into the shop for routine maintenance and i imagine that they so a 20+ point check even when i take my car into the shop (coastal melbourne) for an oil change. I know this is typically for safety-related issues, but it's a risk in my opinion that cars behind me are not indicated that i'm braking. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PALM BAY, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC3DHXXXXXX |
| 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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