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The brake lights keep burning out every couple months. You can check from my VIN that I have only serviced from local Hyundai dealership since I bought it from them. I researched online and this problem is affecting many Hyundai models. Basically, the brake light socket is so hot that it burns and melts the light bulb. This is really a fire hazard. Why is there not a recall yet on this problem? over the past year, I have replaced my light bulbs like 4 or 5 times. Please take a look into this. It will save a lots of people
When driving the car makes an awful beeping noise and says hybrid system malfunction safely stop and do not drive and the brake light is on in the dash. While all brake function is suddenly gone and I have to stop with the E-brake. This happened both on the city streets country highways and freeways at random times. I was told it was the hydrolic brake pump. This has been happening since November.
Driving home on November 24th 2018 I was on a gram to market road and a deer jumped in front of the car. When I went to brake and the car made a high screetch and didn't stop. When I hit the deer neither airbag deployed. It had just been returned to me from the previous engine recall
Loud beeping alarm goes off, the power behind the gas pedal starts to decrease and breaks start to make a terrible grinding sound. The screen says to stop so I have to pull off to the side of the road. Even after I turned the car back on the yellow '(!)' sign was still flashing and the beeping alarm started again. The screen says 'hybrid system warning...' then changes to 'check brakes'. the red emergency brake light is on constantly. It has done this 3 times in past 4 days.
I noticed the brake lights were still on after the car was parked and turned off in the garage. On further inspection the brake pedal switch stopper had disintegrated and was no longer depressing the switch. The vehicle could shift out of gear without pressing the brake. I did not feel safe driving the vehicle until this was repaired. This was supposedly replaced in 2016 under a recall for a similar failure. I drove a separate vehicle to obtain a replacement part and the problem is now fixed. There was no warning before failure.
- Wylie, TX, USA
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When I purchased the vehicle in September of 2020 I noticed every once in awhile when I push on the brake the brake light would come on and the panel felt very spongy. I took it to the dealership and they fix the light they told me the brake pedal feel was normal. But Kia and Hyundai have a recall out right now it does not cover my car but from what I've read of the recall it sounds like that's what's happening to my car. The pedal feels very spongy it always feels like it's going down to the floorboard when you press the brake
While driving 25 miles on walnut St in rialto ca.all of a sudden my hybrid Hyundai Sonata made a grinding noise and stop responding I avoid hitting a car infront of me and approached the side walk messing up my right front bumper, when I finally stopped I put the car on park and it made a nasty grinding sound. I tried to put the car on D and it wouldn't move I put it on R and nothing. It was a very scarry experience, I want to know if there is anything you can help me with if there is a recall on the transmission because thats what it sounds like. I had it towed to my house because the gears are not workingit. It has 149346 miles
Brake peddle sticking not releasing brake lights to turn of in rear.which caused a shortage..in electrical wiring that shorted out whole dash system and security including power windows glove department etc. Issues when brake light was not releasing transmission was jumping to gear of reverse and drive with out my control
Having purchased the aforementioned VIN last month, the break lights stay on even tho the car is off, thus draining the battery. With a heightened fear of being rear-ended, or worse, for the now we disconnect the battery cable. Also, the car wants to stall when stepping on the gas pedal, the acceleration is delayed, this at any speed. Fearful of the engine catching afire, we appreciate post haste.
This started May 1, 2020...rear brake lights constantly stay on when car is turned off, seatbelts airbag light came on 2 days thereafter on dashboard, then ESC indicator light came on 1 day thereafter on dashboard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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?
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.
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- Wichita, KS, USA