Hyundai recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
What could happen
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Accent 2006–2009
- Hyundai Azera 2007–2011
- Hyundai Elantra 2007–2010
- Hyundai Elantra Touring 2009–2011
- Hyundai Entourage 2007–2008
- Hyundai Genesis 2009–2011
- Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2010–2011
- Hyundai Santa Fe 2007–2011
- Hyundai Sonata 2007–2011
- Hyundai Tiburon 2006–2008
- Hyundai Tucson 2006–2011
- Hyundai Veracruz 2008–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V113000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 1, 2013
- Owners notified
- Apr 22, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,712,336
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 1, 2008 to Aug 31, 2010
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
- Maker's own recall number
- 110
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Jul 25, 2024
- Hyundai recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 22, 2023
- Hyundai recall: Air bags May 4, 2020
- Hyundai recall: Air bags Oct 7, 2016
- Hyundai recall: Power train Nov 16, 2015
- Hyundai recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 4, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.