Bulbs keep blowing radio completely went black an no one seems to know the issue

- Summerville, SC, USA

The engine jus started knocking after I got a oil change and tuneup.

- Memphis, TN, USA

I have purchased my car in 2014. Since I have had this vehicle, I noticed that my brake lights were going out more than the norm (for other vehicles). I have received countless of tickets of the electrical issue that the 2012-2014 Hyundai Sonata owners have yet to get resolved/addressed by Hyundai. I have had several of my police friends and other current/former Hyundai Sonata owners to tell me that they have pulled many people over with the same year/make/model for brake lights. This electrical issue is hazardous for not only me and my child, but any other individuals who share the road with me. The most recent incident was the last and final straw for me. I was driving when another individual informed me that my brake light was out yet again. I went to the autozone to attempt to change my light bulb just to discover that the electrical mechanism that holds the bulb in place is broken. It appeared that the light bulb went through a mild burst of flames. To have this happen, especially as a mother, on the same side as my child sits is unacceptable! I'm sure that if you conduct your own research with police about vehicles being pulled over, you will surely see that the number one reason was because of a broken brake light. I hope to hear from someone soon.

- Fort Washington, MD, USA

Consumer stated every time I fill up my gas tank on my Sonata the dash board indicates that I have zero gas available this caused my check engine to come on its is a concern because I believe it can cause and accident on the road or the car can catch on fire this situation happens all the time when the car is in motion and when I start it as well.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

Tail lights, head lights and break lights keep melting the bulb to the socket leaving me with no break lights and not knowing until someone pulls up N yells at me. It also has caused me to get pulled over numerous times. Advanced auto parts told me their corporate office told them they can not replace them bc it is a known Hyundai issue and it's dangerous that's why their bulbs keep going out of stock for this car. Lights inside the car some times flicker on and off and twice the entire inside of my car went pitch black causing me to have to pull over on the side of the road. I have over 200 pics of other Hyundai with the same issue and I have told Hyundai about it and called corporate about it numerous times. I attached a collage with some places I go N randomly always see others w the saaaame light out or no lights at all!! obviously this is a manufactures defect! I should not have to be forced to pay $400/ per light to fix a socket!!! this has been going on since 2016 and I'm just about tired of it bc it seems to keep getting worse!!!

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

Tag light keeps blowing an every time the radio is on if I hit a hump it completely shuts off an comes back on after U hit another one so it basically keeps shutting off N keep coming back

- Summerville, SC, USA

The vehicle does not start as it doesn't recognize the key fob. My daughters and wife have been stranded on different occasions as they were not able to start the car. Something is wrong with the electrical as the engine does not recognize the key. I am scared to take the car on long trips as this happens frequently and it can take up to 20 attempts before the engine starts. Please help!!

- Schenectady, NY, USA

My brake switch light keeps failing I have replaced it once already and now once again my brake lights are staying on while I'm driving I think there is a problem but I'm not sure what I know there was a recall a while ago

- Des Moines, IA, USA

My airbag light came on randomly one night and will not go off, it will flicker on and off but eventually just stays on. This happened a few nights ago. I noticed it once I parked at home. This morning when I crunk the car, it was on and then went off and came on every time I turned my steering wheel until it just stayed on for the remainder of my drive. Also the interior lights stay on unless I have them turned off (if they are set to come on with 'door open' they stay on indefinitely)

- Mobile, AL, USA

Continued issues since day one of ownership of vehicle with rear break lights constantly burning out and bulbs melting where there to be installed. Causing issues with replacing new bulbs all together and unable to twist in/out of replacement bulbs. Preventing new bulbs from being able to be replaced.

- Nacogdoches, TX, USA

The brake sockets are burnt and lightbulbs are melting. My brake light continues to go out.

- Antioch, TN, USA

The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still at a parking light over night, when noticed the front driver and door side was burned. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated no one was injured or sought medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to impound lot. The contact called local dealer capitol Hyundai service center located at 1050 capitol expressway auto mall, san jose, ca 95136, (408) 445-1600, were made aware of the failure. The contact stated a third party company inspected and diagnosed the vehicle, but did not release any information. The vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 53,000.

- San Jose, CA, USA

Brake lights go out all the time even after replacing. Have now replaced wiring in both and new problems now the brake light stay on all the time

- Yorkville, IL, 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

We own a 2012 Hyundai Sonata and the brake-tail lights keep going out. One tail light we had to replace the whole assembly because the hole that the bulb goes in melted. It does not matter what you do they always burn out. When I'm on the highway and I'm behind a Hyundai Sonata or elantra around the 2012 model they always have a tail light that does not work. I know a few other people who have had this issue. I emailed Hyundai about it and they said their basically not doing anything about it. This is a safety issue that can cause someone to run into the back of you.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

I was driving down the street and my 2012 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T limited the instrument cluster illuminated and the power steering was no longer working. I immediately pulled over because the car started to slow down while pressing on the accelerator and before I stopped all the lights on the panel were out. I put the car in park and tried to cut it off with the push stop button and it would not cut off. Then I called road side assistance and before I ended the call the engine cut off without pressing the engine stop button. If I was on the highway or in a busy area the could have ended in a fatality. Why are there no recalls for this?

- Houston, TX, USA

On June 22th, 2019 I was driving on the highway in my 2012 Hyundai Sonata gls and I heard a knocking sound under my hood and my engine light came on, so I pulled over to be safe. I called roadside assistance but the time of arrival was two plus hours. Since I was within a half mile of my home I continued on. Made an appointment with bentley Hyundai in huntsville, al for June 24th, 2019. My car sat for 2 days because it was the weekend and bentley Hyundai service was closed. The morning of June 24th, 2019 my vehicle would not start so I had it towed to bentley Hyundai. I ask chris erickson service advisor was there any service campaigns or recalls for my vehicle since I had many others for my Hyundai Sonata gls recently. After about thirty minutes he came back and said no which was not true. Here is the proof: Hyundai assurance car care website it states; service campaign T3G dealer best practice launch February 15th, 2019 for Sonata/sante fe sport/ tucson engine dtc P1326 wiring inspection/installation and engine replacement (tsb # 19-01-006H supercedes tsb # 18-01-032-2). It specifically states affected vehicles affected 2011-2014 my Sonata (yf) vehicles with 2.0L turbo and 2.4 engines that may experience the check light engine warning lamp illuminated with dtc P1326. According to bentley Hyundai service department it was a switch issues which caused the problem. I paid $572.36 for repairs. On 11/10/2019 I experienced the exact same issue knocking under the hood and engine light came on continous blinking. I was almost hit by an 18 wheeler because my vehicle decreased in speed drastically, pull to the shoulder drove very slow to advance auto two minutes away. They did a diagnostic code was P1326. I waited five hours for a tow from nashville, tn to bentley Hyundai in huntsville, al which cost me $475. Now Hyundai is asking me for $6785.82 for an entire new engine.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

When I was driving down the road my car would just stop working in the middle of the highway. The engine would just stop. We nearly got on a accident because of it. I have no picture die to it sitting at the shop now for 3 weeks. My husband risks losing his job cause of the engine going out on our 2012 Hyundai Sonata. And it could possibly get repossessed. Then we couldnt drive it anymore. It wont crank or turn over at all. It would it up alot of oil just in one month and we had trouble with the windows wouldnt go down and the locks wouldnt lock. Had alot of electrical problems. Thats our only car to get to and from work, now we have nothing cause we cant afford to get it fixed. No one will help us with this recall on this viechle. We will lose our car if the recall on this car/engine and etc that is recalled on this viechle. Can you please help.

- Mount Vernon, AL, USA

My car would no longer start. I received a jump. The car started. It would not start again. I received a jump. The car started. I let it run 40 mins. I shut it off; tried to start the car back up; and it would not start. I received a third jump, it started, and I took my battery to get tested. The battery was fine. We went to jump it again, and we could not get it to start. I had it towed. After inspection, the battery tested as fine for a 2nd time. It was believed that the started needed to be replaced. A different mechanic came out for the started replacement but wanted to run some additional tests due to this being a common Sonata issue. He jumped the car and immediately it started by bypassing the break. He tested the battery (3rd time)--passed. Alternator--passed. Starter--passed. He advised me to take it to the dealership to have them pinpoint the relay/signal that was not properly working. I took the car to the dealership where they required another diagnostic. The dealership claims there a bad battery, despite it having passed 3X prior and would not do anything further because they say its a bad battery and nothing else--despite me consistently telling them the car has had electrical issues since purchased (cpo) and this being a [google-able and] very common issue with the 2012 Sonata. Less than 3 months ago, I experienced a common issue with the brake lights not turning off as well. The 2011 - 2013 Sonatas are ridden with electrical issues that Hyundai is covering up, and this needs to be recalled.

- Holiday, FL, USA

Brake light burnt out also burnt the light fixture. Dealer said this was a problem so they changed the brake light piece on the harness and the fixture. But the didnt recall it. So if you order another light harness it won't fit because of the change. Smh now air bag light came on while driving down road. Now riding without brake light. I've seen so many of the same without 1 brake light smh. Guess same problem!

- Spartanburg, SC, USA