| Issue ID | 1474914 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11102276 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 05/06/18 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The headlights on my 2018 hyundai sonata show two black notches and a black line about 30 feet in front of the car in low light conditions. It is very distracting and dangerous as these shadows dart across your path as you make turns or go up hills. Hyundai service could see the notches, but said "the system is working within specifications at this time". Something needs to be done before someone is killed because of these unsafe lights. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 300 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC |
| VIN pattern | 5NPE34AF5JHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 25 |
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