CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. The software for the brake lights may cause the brake lights to flash and not illuminate properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Flashing brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the rear brake light software, free of charge. Additionally, Hyundai will release the software update over-the-air (OTA). Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 267.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain brake lights may flash instead of staying steadily lit, or may not illuminate properly, because of a software defect. The brake lights are also out of compliance with federal lighting safety requirements.
Flashing or unlit brake lights can confuse other drivers about when you are slowing or stopping, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will update the rear brake light software, and Hyundai will also deliver the update over the air to eligible vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2024. You can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 (Hyundai recall number 267), and you should check your VIN for open recalls on your vehicle.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Sonata | 2024 |
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