Brake lights will not turn off, causing other drivers to think I have my foot on the brakes. Also, they do not turn off after I park the car and remove the key from the ignition. I have looked this up and it is a major complaint, but no recall on my vehicle. There was a recall in Jan of 2016, but not on my car. It was for the brake light switch plunger.

- Richmond, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that after being pulled over by the police, the contact was informed that the passenger's side rear brake light was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the brake lamp bulb was replaced however, brake lamp was still inoperable. The contact stated that the brake lamp warning light remained displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 15V759000 (service brakes, hydraulic). Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Columbus, GA, USA

Upon starting the vehicle I received a loud chime and a warning on the small screen on the instrument cluster indicating a brake failure, and that I should not drive the car. The brake pedal went to the floor and there was a very loud grinding and chattering sound coming from the front of the car. There was almost no braking action. I turned the car off and attempted to restart it. The same symptoms occurred. I then checked outside of the car for leaking fluid. There was none. I opened the hood and inspected the brake fluid reservoir and found it approximately 3/4 full of brake fluid. I wiggled the electrical connections to the master cylinder and the fluid connections also. I got back in the car and attempted a restart. The car started without a problem.

- Bountiful, UT, USA

The brake lights are remaining on even if brake pads are not being depressed. While driving or in park. The car also will stall while driving down the road.

- Cypress, TX, USA

Was getting ready to move from nc to la. During acceleration all the lights on the dash came on. The vehicle was still in motion, stumbled and then died shortly afterwards. Had a hard time steering and braking, but luckily there was no vehicle around. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop where they diagnosed the engine as failing/seized. Recall 132 was performed, but engine was not replaced and only inspected. Recall description : gdi engine inspection/replacement. ; completed : May 23, 2018

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

When I try to press on the gas it seen like it's trying to slow down help I don't know what going on.

- Georgetown, SC, USA

I have a 2012 Sonata hybrid 94,000 miles. I was pulling into a parking lot on 09/21/2019 when I had a complete brake failure. Thank god, I was only going about 10 mph. Brake pedal went to the floor. Horrible grinding sound from all the wheels. Chiming alarm. "hybrid system warning. Check brakes". parked the car. Got out and looked all around. No leaks. Checked the brake fluid level, and it was ok. Turned the car back on and no brake dash warnings or chiming. Backed car up and no grinding sound. Called dealer. Hybrid mechanic happened to be near phone. I was told to check brake fluid level and turn car off and on to see if it happened again. Already did that with no problems. Had to drive the car home which was 180 miles away. It makes no sense that everything is working fine now. Had a local brake shop check for leaks, etc. No problems. They plugged into the car's computer, and there were no error codes. Reluctant to take it to the dealer when no current problem exists. Don't want them to just start replacing parts which are very expensive and as much as $3,000 total installed. Found identical issues reported at https://www.Hyundai-forums.com/threads/brakes-failure-on-Sonata-hybrid.155580/page-4 along with shared concern about what happens when you're traveling down a steep hill at 75 mph and the same thing happens?

- Fort Mohave, AZ, USA

When driving in huntsville, al on city streets and the highway when I'm turning my steering wheel it makes a clicking noise and the column appears loose. The brakes are sticking and requires me to push down hard to stop my vehicle. I have replaced the front lights and back ends lights numerous times and they continue to go out frequently. I purchased new tires in June 2019 from bentley Hyundai in huntsville, al and while driving the tire tube popped and deflated. There were no nails in the tire. There was a hole in the tube. I almost crashed.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

Cars brake lights are continuously lit even when engine and driver has turned off the vehicle and left. The dealership said that that is a big problem with the Sonatas. They called the problem tsb/stop lamp switch. This vehicle has the same problem either stationary, moving or engine & key turned off. It also shows signs of engine hesitation when first moving.

- Sunnyvale, TX, USA

Brake lights are stuck on all the time. Pulling up firmly on the brake pedal turns the brake light off, but it turns back on as soon as I stop pulling up on it.

- Temecula, CA, USA

Last night after parking, my break lights remained lit. My father and I both checked either anything inside was depressing the brake pedal, and the emergency break was not engaged. I drove about 20 miles to work the next morning (lights still on). Parked at work, lights stayed on. I was driving on highway and tried to accelerate around 50 mph. Car braked/decelerated instead of accelerating. I exited highway immediately and pulled into a neighborhood. I am able to pull the lever to change into R/N/D without pressing the brake down (you should have to press break first before switching). I know this was a recall issue for elantras and Sonatas at some point, but I don't believe it included my cars year. There have been so many recall things, it seems maybe Hyundai just makes faulty products. 2012 Hyundai Sonata. 78,000 miles. Traction light also illuminated while driving this am, but perhaps unrelated as it was foggy and so maybe slippery?

- Dallas, TX, USA

I was traveling on the highway and had just entered the the exit ramp lane. I was in the process of de-accelerating because I was close to the exit ramp. I had ample space in between the car in front of me and myself. The car in front of me rapidly stopped and I hit my brakes hard to prevent crashing. When I hit my brakes hard, my brakes locked up and I did not have control of the vehicle. It felt like I was sliding on ice. Since I was not able to stop, I skidded into the car in front of me causing significant damage to my car. My car was deemed totaled by insurance. If my brakes were working correctly, there would have never been so much damage because I did have ample time to stop. In addition, I had just had all new brake and rotors put on my brakes within the last two weeks of the accident. My front brakes were done within the year of the accident.

- Chicopee, MA, USA

Hello. So I am driving Hyundai Sonata 2012 since February 2015. I bough it used with approximately 42000 miles. When I bough a car I didn't pay attention but realized that braking on low speeds downhill or on flat surface - brakes would go all the way down to the floor. At around 55000 miles I replaced front brake pads and rotors and did brake fluid change, and then later I replaced rear brake pads and rotors. The issues still is there. At 107000 miles I recently changed again front pads and rotors and the problem still exists. The dealer said that it it fault hecu unit. I saw that there is recall #13V489000 for Hyundai genesis with what appears like exact same problem. Is there a chance that my vehicle is affected by that recall" or that you have some complains from other owners or current investigation on this matter"

- Vienna, VA, USA

While driving and pressing the accelerator it acts as if its not getting any gas, so when I remove my foot and repress it, it moves right along. It has happened 2 times in the last 24 hours. Now, I exited the car and went into the house and the brake lights are still on.

- Houston, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while at an intersection, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle stalled. No warning lights illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal 2 times before the vehicle resumed to normal operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer volume Hyundai (2520 North columbia street, milledgeville, ga 31061 (478)-452-7001) where a diagnostic test was performed and determined that the brake pedal stopper pad deteriorated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Gordon, GA, USA

I believe my car has been affected by the NHTSA campaign number: 15V759000 brake pedal stopper pad deterioration I have noticed that when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights do come on and stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to rearward following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, I have been able to shift the the transmission out of park without depressing the brake pedal. Lastly, when this all occurs while driving my vehicle loses power as off I am pressing the break. This has occurred while driving on the street, highway and while turning.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the rear brake lights were shorting out and the rear tail lamps failed to illuminate. The dealer (capitol Hyundai montgomery, 2820 eastern blvd, montgomery, al 36116, (855) 984-2840) diagnosed that the tail light assembly needed to be repaired, but they had not provided the repair. Larry puckett Chevrolet (2101 cobbs Ford rd, prattville, al 36066, (334) 223-4481) diagnosed and replaced the tail light assembly. The dealer stated that there was an internal electrical failure that caused the component to burn. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Prattville, AL, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact noticed that the brake lights illuminated while the vehicle was not operating. The vehicle was taken to Hyundai of new bern (2910 us-70, new bern, nc 28560, (252) 637-0007) where it was determined that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was not aware of the vehicle being repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15V759000 (service brakes). The approximate failure mileage was 109,515.

- Bayboro, NC, USA

The driver experienced a stalled engine while driving. The brakes failed to respond and the steering wheel locked up. The car coasted, despite repeated braking attempts, and jumped a curb and stopped when it ran over onto a person's lawn. The driver attempted to steer and stop multiple times. As a consequence, the two driver side tires blew out. The car will be towed to a dealer. A police report was issued.

- Villa Park, IL, USA

The rear combination light bulbs# 4 (stop/tail light). The bulb burnt into the socket. Actual the bulbs was on fire to where the whole combination set has to be replaced. I was driving down the road when another car pulled up beside me to let me know my car on fire.but it was inside the light fixer.

- New Ellenton, SC, USA