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When the headlights are in use, the car randomly loses power, headlights turn off, entire car just shuts down without warning, then after several seconds, powers back on. The lights, engine, everything turns off. Also, when headlights are in use, cruise control and stability do not work. The vehicle is in motion and this has happened on highways and city streets. I have taken my vehicle to the two nearest dealers and they refused to fix the vehicle. Generally, this happens when braking, using turn signals, changing to hi beam/low beam, but has also happened for no reason at all.
Tekata recall steering wheel shakes bad sounds lose really started after my warranty was up abd that's only 5 days so I pay all this money carzy airbag light came on and never went off all light bulbs on the car like front lights always go out I have to change them so many times and back lights even got tickets this cost me this happen why driving the car
In the last few weeks my vehicle has started to have electrical issues related to the steering column. If I turn on my right turn signal, the headlights blink or just turn off. The radio will sometimes turn off as well. If I press any of the volume buttons on the steering wheel for the radio, the car thinks I'm trying to initiate voice commands to call someone. If I try to turn on my high beams, sometimes it works, other times the headlights turn off. All of these things happen whether the vehicle is stationary or moving on any type of road. The vehicle is designed so that if you leave the headlights on, remove the keys, and lock the vehicle, the headlights turn off. It still does this, but the lights will turn on again later and try to kill the battery.
While driving with high beams on when I signal a turn the headlights go out for a few seconds before turning back on. Very dangerous when initiating a turn on country roads with no street lights and deep ditches on all four corners. This is a recurring problem and not a one time incident.
- Sedgwick, KS, USA
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After changing brake light bulbs brake lights still don't work. Bulbs have been changed several times in one year and now the plastic assembly is melting and sockets have cracked. Was told this is not covered under extended warranty.
While driving down the street I came to a slowing to make a left hand turn, my car filled with smoke. I pull over to find smoke coming from trunk are and behind the back seats. Open the trunk to find flames near drivers side tail light. Car went into flames and was a total loss.
Keeps blowing brake lights and tail light bulbs. Found wiring harness fused. Dealer says known problem and call corporate Hyundai for parts coverage of brake lamp assembly. Hyundai says no recall issued for this problem. Vehicle out of warranty after 100,000 miles.
Both headlights on my Hyundai went out at the same time. I was told it would cost $1200 to replace both.it could have been much worse if I was on the road and they went out. This is quite expensive. It seems to me this is a safety issue. Was there a recall on this problem? I noticed it as my wife was pulling out of the garage.I don't know how long they were not working.
I have replaced my tail lights on my car no less than 8 times in the last 2 years. I just had my car tail lights repaired on 09/30/17 and the tail light is out again. Every single time I take it to the dealership they expect me to pay. Additionally, I have replaced my headlights as well several times.
The engine was repaired, and while the engine was being worked on I repaired the steering, not knowing it was a recall. When I found out I went back to the dealership that did the work and got a printout of receipt showing that I paid for that recall, also advised that I has having problems with the lighting system for the car. Well it has been months later, can't seem to get a response from in regards to my refund and I was advised that I would have to pay to get the lights checked. I have had my lights to go completely out while driving on the highway. That includes interior and exterior lights. I nave had the inside lights to go off and come back on seconds later. I have had just the outside lights to go out for at least five minutes while driving on the highway going home. I have had the lights replaced and they keep going out.
Radio stops working unexpectedly. Must disconnect fuse on left side of dashboard and reconnect to resume normal operation. High beam switch works intermittently, must wiggle switch to engage high beam function. Automatic transmission occasionally locks up (can't shift) when starting vehicle in park, must wiggle gear shifter or push release lock button to start.
My car is currently at a shop being looked at. I had to have it towed because I was driving it and it started making a knocking sound and died on the side of the road. I have constant lighting issues where I have to replace headlights and brake lights every month to 2 months. Lights are very dim all the time. It has a clicking sound that never goes away. I feel very unsafe in this car. I owe 2 more years on this car and I'm afraid it's not going to make it. I have no transportation to work now and I may be at risk of losing both jobs I have. I'm so disgusted in my choice of vehicles right now.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 35 mph, the contact was pulled over by the police department for an inoperable rear brake stop lamp. While attempting to replace the stop lamp bulb, the contact noticed smoke coming from the tail lamp assembly. The vehicle was taken to van Hyundai (located at 1301 S interstate 35E, carrollton, tx 75006, 972-437-8334) to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,682.
I been having this vehicle since 02/2016 and experiencing a light outage more than often. I have to replace the lights form head lights, tail lights, and brake lights (like musical chairs) at ;East once a month. Im not sure what the issue is occurring from. I have used low priced bulbs to high priced bulbs. Per my engine research this is a common issue with this type of vehicle. This should be recalled and corrected immediately.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. On several occasions, while the accelerator pedal was being depressed, the vehicle decelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to red mc combs Hyundai northwest (located at 13663 interstate 10 frontage road, san antonio, tx 78249, tel: (210) 798-4500) where it was diagnosed that there was a brake plug switch that was unplugged, which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact also stated that the tail lights were also inoperable. The contact stated that the bulbs had been replaced on several occasions, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving various speeds or while the vehicle was parked, the rear brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was being depressed. The ESC traction warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to tameron Hyundai (1595 montgomery hwy, birmingham, al 35216 (205) 380-6250) where it was diagnosed with a shortage in the wire that connects the brakes to the brake light. Unknown repairs were made, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
There is a problem with the steering coupler. The steering wheel has a lot of give and makes noise while driving. There is also a problem with the lights on this car. I have replaced the lights at least 4 times in the last couple years. It is going to cause an accident.
Brake lights at rear of car do not turn off & able to change transmission without depressing brake pedal. Car suffered from occasional loss of power. Discovered brake stopper had eroded which was already subject to recall on other Sonata 2012 models but not this one.
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- Clewiston, FL, USA