10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 9
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 44,652 miles
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Headlights flash on and off sometimes the parking lights work sometimes they dont, rear windows work sometimes, interior unlock buttons and window buttons come detached,
- Belton, MO, USA
The headlight keeps turning off when I'm driving on streets and highways
- Knoxville, TN, USA
The front lights and brake lights have been replaced on numerous occasions on my 2013 Hyundai Sonata. My vehicle was pulled over by a police officer on February 8, 2017 for my brake lights being out. The officer was nice enough to write a warning ticket and said that the lights needed to be taken care of. I immediately took the vehicle to the dealership the next day and was informed that the brake light assembly on both sides needed to be replaced. They attempted to try to put the bulbs in; however, the casing was melted and it was impossible to insert the bulbs back into the casing. I asked what would cause the casing to melt and was not given a definitive answer. After reading other reviews on the internet, it appears that this is an issue with other consumers. This repair is not due to any wear and tear on behalf of the consumer. My concern is that if the brake casing is melting, it is apparently getting hot and no one seems to know why. The bulb casing may continue to melt and could possibly cause a fire. I contacted Hyundai's corporate office and expressed my concerns. I was informed that there is not currently a recall on the brake light assembly. I am reaching out to everyone with this issue to submit a formal complaint so that this issue can be addressed. The repair is costly ($580 for both sides), it is an ongoing issue of replacing light bulbs on the vehicle, and most importantly-the melting or the reason for the melting may cause a fire.
- Stockbridge, GA, USA
Takata recall, my light bulbs seem to blow out more than usual on my car and on the passenger side the bake brake light bulb blew out and I went to replace it and I had trouble removing the bulb because it had melted the area that you stick the bulb inside of I'm worried that something is wrong with the wiring and I'm sure this is happening at anytime my lights or on.
- Denton, TX, USA
This writer is the owner of a 2013 Hyundai Sonata with 85000 miles. I purchased this vehicle in 2015 and noticed some issues with the taillight and headlights 6 months after I purchased the vehicle. I replaced the light several times before the mechanic informed me that my taillights would keep going out due to the piece that holds the bulb was beginning to melt. We then discovered that both lights were experiencing the same problem. I recently went to have my oil changed and had an inspection completed. At this time, the mechanic informed me that because I used the wrong bulbs, it melted. However, I informed him that just because I did not purchase bulb from them, does not mean I did not use the proper bulb. I am now unable to drive at night due to my headlight and taillight being out. The mechanic also stated that both sides are defected and needs to be replaced. I have also experienced a burning smell while vacuuming my car out. I am aware of these vehicles having multiple recalls and this should be investigated....if this continues, I am afraid that the vehicle may possibly catch on fire. I have experienced my lights going out all at once while on a city street. This has occurred while vehicle was stationary, in motion, on a city street or a highway.
- Milwaukee, WI, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving various speeds, the headlights intermittently failed to illuminate. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
- Ojai, CA, USA
Over the last 24 months my dashboard, parking, dome, and /or rear lights have gone on by themselves. It has happen more than 12 times the car was off and it happens sometimes during the day, sometimes at night. The vehicle was parked in a public lot or in front of my house. I was not able to shut light off using the remote. The dealer was not able to fix this problem and had no suggestions. This is a safety because the car would not start a number of times and service had to be called. Please advise if this is a recurring issue with this model and if you can be of help to rectify the problem. Thank you.
- Plantation, FL, USA
Driving car on a main street with my kids and without warning lights in dashboard come on and car begins to stall. I try tomove to side of road and park and car as best I can on the side. Car turns off and doesn't turn back
- El Monte, CA, USA
Headlights flicker while driving. They are getting worse as they are cutting completely off driving down the road. Some times it will even dim or completely shut off the interior lights.the lights cut off in the middle of a turn. I've had it in service 3 or 4 times and they can not seem to find the problem. The day I bought the car on the way home is the first time I noticed and called it in for repair. They have since then replaced the battery and the alternator in attempt to fix the problem which none of this has successfully helped. The car does this mainly while driving, but sometimes while in a stationary position. My job requires me to work nights which I can not even drive my car for this safety issue in the fear of causing a wreck and possibly injuring someone or myself. I had a video to share, but its not in the right format so it will not let me post. Please help me find the solution to this.
- Blountsville, AL, USA
Lights flicker on and off. When you turn the brights on it seems to do it more. They have no idea what the problem is as they have replaced the battery and the alternator to try and resolve the problem, but neither have worked. They have also tried to reset the lighting switch.... none which have worked I drive my car mainly in the dark hours so this problem had to be fixed. I have taken my car in to the dealership 3 or 4 times for this same problem.
- Locust Fork , AL, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the seat belt warning and the turning signal chime was completely inaudible. The contact stated that he believed it was a safety issue. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician did not offer any assistance since they were unable to alter the design of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance and stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 70. Updated 2/25/13
- Laguna Woods, CA, USA
- Indianapolis, IN, USA