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Low beam headlights work fine. When engaging the high beam selector the high beams on both the left and right side do not work. There seems to be a lens that does not actuate to enable the high beams to shine.
Headlights will not go to high beam at times, other times the right side will not return back to low beam. I have had this problem many times and Hyundi replaced both headlights, but now they say they won't fix them because of the miles. This headlight design was new for the 2019 model year, I had a 2018, and a 2017 and had no problems with them. The 2019 has a projection type bulb, and uses a mechanical flap to change from high to low beam. This flap sticks, or fails to operate resulting in very intermittent operation. This is a very poor design and many times oncoming cars get blinded by one of the high beams that doesn't return to low beam. The problem is very intermittent so it doesn't always happen when your in the shop. I have talked to other Hyundi owners having the same problem, and I think this is a safety problem that needs a recall. Replacing these lights will cost about $1,000 and many people out of warranty will not replace them.
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at night, the high-beam headlights were activated but failed to adequately light the roadway. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to len stoler Hyundai (11275 reisterstown rd, owings mills, md 21117) for an oil change and she was informed that an unknown software update was performed on the vehicle. Since the software update was performed, the vehicle experienced several safety failures. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal grinding sound was coming from the steering wheel while turning. There was no warning light illuminated. An audible chime was heard. There was also an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact was also notified of a headlight recall for which the VIN was included however, parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
- Owings Mills, MD, USA
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Driver's side headlight will not change from high beam to low beam. Oncoming traffic flash there high beams at me to warn me that my high beam is on making night travel impossible. I also can't drive through a city or I will get a citation for high beams on in city limits. The next issue I've noticed is the passenger side rear tire wears unusually fast.
Bought new, no accidents. Just noticed a couple weeks ago that the high beams don't work. I can see them 'nudge' a little when I try to engage them, but nothing else happens.
Passenger seat belt alarm goes off several times without weight in it or with very little weight like a small purse sitting in it while driving and will continue to go off for periods of time. It won't shut off even when you buckle the seat belt. Head lights are not addiquit for lighting the roadway at night and makes it difficult to see while driving at night. I need the high beams on to see normally
Since I bought the car I noticed a lack of considerable light output coming from the front headlights. Turning on the brights is just worst as it lowers the line of sight instead of increasing it. The overall lights are dim. Changing the bulbs does nothing. This is especially dangerous at night as you can't see very well.
On October 28, 2020 I took my vehicle to joe holland Chevrolet in charleston, West Virginia because my high beam headlights would not work. The technician told me that it was a faulty head light assembly and that I was at least the third person that day with this issue. The headlight assembly is on back order. Since the time change it is now dark by 5:00 pm and I don't get off work until 5:30 pm. I have had two deer strikes since November 1, 2020 to November 17, 2020, because I have no high beams my visual distance is greatly reduced. These two deer strikes have cost an estimated $8,000.
After having my 2019 Hyundai that I bought brand new my headlights quite switching to high beams and would only run low beam headlights but instead of being bright they were dimmer than what they were suppose to be. I tried to exchange the headlights to see if the bulbs were burnt out and even with brand new bulbs the head lights still wouldn't switch over to high beams and were still very dim with brand new bulbs. Took it to the dealership and they couldn't figure out what the problem was even though I told them there was a burning smell coming from the wiring harness for both headlights and what looked like a relay board for the bright light switch looked burnt up instead of it looking like a shiny new silver board. Then about a week later both headlights went completely out and I couldn't drive at night due to not having any headlights so I replaced the bulbs again and again they gave me a dim light with no high beam lights. So to this day I am still having problems with.my headlights and no one from Hyundai can seem to figure out what's going on on this brand new 2019 Hyundai Elantra
I bought a new vehicle on Sep. 5, 2019 and took it in on Dec. 4, 2019 for an oil change. Had complaints -- lights, brakes pedal flapping, and running sluggish.that were checked out. Repair receipt reports a software update was completed due to a recall.nothing was reported to me before the repairs were made. When I checked for recalls, including your site, before purchasing the vehicle I was told by the dealer there no recalls and you report none. What is 97hyzz1: Recall. T3W - Elantra ECM software update (19-01-027H) caused by recall this vehicle is 3 months old and had 2156 miles on it when I took it in. If there was a recall, should it have been made before the vehicle was sold to me and disclosed" is this prohibited. What protection does the consumer have"
My brake light and turn signal lights have went out roughly 5 times in the last month and I just purchased the vehicle a month ago. Mostly occurs while driving and randomly goes out. The entire casing was replaced and the issue is still occurring.
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- Warner Robins, GA, USA