Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V122000 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/01/2005 to 02/28/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 532633 | 06/29/2009 | ODI | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 04/15/2009 | 04/15/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Hyundai is recalling 532,633 my 2006-2007 accent, entourage, sonata, my 2007 azera, elantra and santa fe, my 2005-2007 tucson and my 2007-2008 veracruz vehicles. the stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. a stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. it may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. the recall began on june 29, 2009. owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Hyundai recall no. 092.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| TSB-11-BR-002 | 05/01/2011 | 10040957 | Ready | 09/14/2011 | |
| TSB-11-BR-002 | 05/01/2011 | 10040957 | Hyundai: all sonata hybrids. brake bleeding procedure. *rm | 09/14/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 0550008 | 08/01/2005 | 10016429 | Wheel speed sensor - shop manual corrections. *tt | 09/12/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 0650003 | 03/01/2006 | 10019637 | Abs pump self-check noise. *tt | 04/12/2006 | |
| 0650002 | 02/01/2006 | 10019361 | Brake bleed procedure when replacing the abs module. *tt | 03/13/2006 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||
| PE09003 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 01/14/2009 | 04/24/2009 | STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE | 09V122000 | |
| By letter dated april 15, 2009, hyundai notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 09v122) to replace the stop lamp switches on many of its model year 2005-2008 vehicles.see recall 09v122 for a complete list. the agency opened its investigation based on five complaints of stop lamp failure across several 2007 hyundai models. the agency also received early warning (ewr) reports on this issue.most of those failures were traced to the improper operation of the stop lamp switch that controls stop lamp illumination.a malfunctioning stop lamp switch can cause the vehicle's brake lights not to light during braking, or alternatively, it can cause the brake lights to stay lit even when a driver takes the foot off the brake pedal. failure of the stop lamps to illuminate properly creates the hazard of rear end collisions when drivers following the subject vehicle do not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. hyundai reported one crash incident (a frontal impact), without injury, that was alleged to have been caused by this defect.the agency reviewed the incident and cannot conclude that it is related to this defect. there are other potential problems related to failure of the stop lamp switch: failure of the cruise control to disengage, interference with proper functioning of antilock brakes and electronic stability control, and inability to move the gear shift lever out of park position.based on the above safety recall, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE09003 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 01/14/2009 | 04/24/2009 | STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE | 09V122000 | |
| By letter dated april 15, 2009, hyundai notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 09v122) to replace the stop lamp switches on many of its model year 2005-2008 vehicles.see recall 09v122 for a complete list. the agency opened its investigation based on five complaints of stop lamp failure across several 2007 hyundai models. the agency also received early warning (ewr) reports on this issue.most of those failures were traced to the improper operation of the stop lamp switch that controls stop lamp illumination.a malfunctioning stop lamp switch can cause the vehicle's brake lights not to light during braking, or alternatively, it can cause the brake lights to stay lit even when a driver takes the foot off the brake pedal. failure of the stop lamps to illuminate properly creates the hazard of rear end collisions when drivers following the subject vehicle do not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. hyundai reported one crash incident (a frontal impact), without injury, that was alleged to have been caused by this defect.the agency reviewed the incident and cannot conclude that it is related to this defect. there are other potential problems related to failure of the stop lamp switch: failure of the cruise control to disengage, interference with proper functioning of antilock brakes and electronic stability control, and inability to move the gear shift lever out of park position.based on the above safety recall, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 05/17/2012 | 72000 | 1 | |
| My car started having problems in may that when i look them up, are listed as issues that have been recalled by hyundai yet when i contacted hyundai these were not open recalls on my vehicle. my abs/esc light comes on and off. if i turn my car off and re-start it then the light will be gone, only to come on again at some point when i'm driving. i just got new brakes in january and my brakes seem to be working fine. the only time i was concerned was during a road trip when the light was off, but came on when i slammed on my brakes on the highway. my air bag light came on around the same time the brake light started consistently coming on. this light does not go away. i have also been told that i have a back break light that is out yet when i took it to get a new bulb it was working just fine. then the next day when backing up, i could see my car's reflection in a window and that light was out, indicating some sort of electrical short. to top it all off, my check engine light came on today and i will be taking my car in this afternoon to see what that is. my car is up to date on all maintenance. in the last 7 months i have had new brakes, new spark plugs, and a new battery. i'm not sure why these lights are on but it is very frustrating to see recalls for some of these issues, and they just aren't on my car specifically. *tr | |||
| 05/17/2012 | 72000 | ||
| My car started having problems in may that when i look them up, are listed as issues that have been recalled by hyundai yet when i contacted hyundai these were not open recalls on my vehicle. my abs/esc light comes on and off. if i turn my car off and re-start it then the light will be gone, only to come on again at some point when i'm driving. i just got new brakes in january and my brakes seem to be working fine. the only time i was concerned was during a road trip when the light was off, but came on when i slammed on my brakes on the highway. my air bag light came on around the same time the brake light started consistently coming on. this light does not go away. i have also been told that i have a back break light that is out yet when i took it to get a new bulb it was working just fine. then the next day when backing up, i could see my car's reflection in a window and that light was out, indicating some sort of electrical short. to top it all off, my check engine light came on today and i will be taking my car in this afternoon to see what that is. my car is up to date on all maintenance. in the last 7 months i have had new brakes, new spark plugs, and a new battery. i'm not sure why these lights are on but it is very frustrating to see recalls for some of these issues, and they just aren't on my car specifically. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 12/01/2007 | 37000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the brake lights contine to blow out, after replacing them fifteen times. the dealer was contacted who informed the contact that there were no recalls and advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the manufacture was contacted who advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was approximately 88,000. the failure mileage was approximately 37,000. bw | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/28/2011 | 57488 | ||
| During routine service inspection the dealer mechanics reported the rear disk brakes were worn almost metal to metal. i replaced the rear brake pads myself. the driver's side outside pad was worn almost to the metal but the other three pads were worn not much at all. i have photographs. the brakes worked fine before and after the pads were replaced. my son has the exact same year and type vehicle with similar mileage that exhibited the very same pad worn in a like manner. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 35000 | ||
| During braking, brake rotors failed and resulted in difficulty braking. grinding noise noticed for several days prior. upon checking about this particular issue with sonata's online, i determined that there seems to be a prevalent issue with sonata brake rotors prematurely wearing away. again, in 9/2011, i noticed the same problem on the same rear rotors, and will have to get this replaced. initial cost was very high, as the auto shop noted that the rotors and calipers were beyond repair and needed to be replaced. | |||
| 09/03/2011 | 88705 | ||
| Stop lamp switch was replaced under recall in sept 09. same part went again in approx july 2011. charged for diagnostics and replacement of stop lamp switch 1429 ckr $79.95 and 1 93810-sk000 switch asm $6.60 for a total of $86.55. dealer, motorworld of wilkes barre, pa indicated that i already had recall done so i would have to pay for this repair. i also own a 2011 sonata and had to have the same part replaced two months ago (under warranty). seems like there is still a problem with this part. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 96900 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that after recieving notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light) the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. one year later, the brake lights became inoperable. the manufacturer was then contacted and they offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 96,900. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 96900 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that after recieving the recall in regards to nhtsa campaign 09v122000(service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light). after having the repairs done in may of 2010, in may of this year she recently noticed that he brake lights had failed again. the manufacturer was then contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 96,900. tb | |||
| 04/11/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 45 mph the occupational classification system light illuminated while a passenger was in the front passenger seat. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the repair with a letter from the manufacture regarding the failure. the contact stated the dealer refused to repair the vehicle and advised her that her vin was not included in the recall. she also stated the labels for the sun visor was peeling off and she referenced recall 06v234000, equipment:other labels and the dealer advised her that the work had already been performed. the contact stated she never had the work done. the contact stated she received recall 05v377000 and the dealer refused to do the work stating that they had already performed the work. she stated she never took the vehicle in for the recall. she also received recall letter 09v122000. service brakes hydraulic:switches, brake lights and again the dealer refused to do the work stating the work had already been performed. when she engage the brake the switch light does not illuminate. the vehicle has not been repaired for the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 111,000. vwb | |||
| 03/27/2007 | 19830 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 55 mph during normal weather conditions she heard a noise. she also stated that it did not affect her driving. she made an appointment with her local mechanic who advised her that the noise was coming from her brakes and the rotors and replaced them. she called the manufacturer and they advised her that the brakes were not under warranty. she also stated that the rear brakes and rotors were replaced four times and the front brakes and rotors were replaced three times. the failure mileage was 19,830. the current mileage was 62,000. | |||
| 12/15/2006 | 5000 | 1 | |
| Tl *the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that he owns two of these vehicles and while driving at various speeds between 10 to 30 mph when applying the brakes, the brakes barely worked. the contact stated that the failure mainly occurs in cold snowy weather. the dealer was contacted and they stated that they were unaware of this type of failure. there have been no repairs to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 5000 and current mileage was 59000. updated 03/01/10. *lj updated 06/14/10. *jb | |||
| 12/25/2009 | 59000 | 1 | |
| Brakes on both of my 2006 hyundai sonatas often freeze during blowing snow or after driving through snow. thus, the brakes will not allow the car to move after it has been parked, or they will inadequately slow/stop the car when braking. this occurs very frequently whenever it snows, even if it only snows a little . somehow, i'm speculating, the snow blows into the brakes (calipers?) and makes them dysfunctional. i have read on the internet that this is a common problem with hyundai sonatas in the northern tier of states. the worst case happened to me during the recent 2009 christmas snowstorm in the midwest. i could only get my car to barely stop even when i was moving less than 10 miles an hours. thank goodness i did not get into an accident. this has been going on for the past several winters, but this latest incident prompted me to notify nhtsa. thank you. *tr | |||
| 11/18/2009 | 46000 | 1 | |
| Tractor trailer, trailer portion struck vehicle sending it toward median divider. brakes worked well during emergency maneuver however, a no brake situation of an approximate 10 -20 second duration occurred after vehicle recovery. brakes then returned to normal operation. *tr | |||
| 08/05/2009 | 56000 | 1 | |
| I received notification from my dealership that my rear disc brakes on my 2006 hyundai sonata needed to be replaced (pads, rotors). my car currently has 56k miles on it, and any car i've ever owned never need a rear brake job (pads only) before 100k miles. the front disc brake pads were just replaced in november, and during that visit the technicians stated that all brakes (after the job) were fine. additional issues with car, repaired during recall: esc light displayed on dashboard abs light displayed on dashboard airbag light displayed on dashboard *tr | |||
| 07/10/2009 | 44322 | 1 | |
| 2006 hyundai sonata. my brakes vibrate and i have had the front rotors turned twice in a ten thousand mile period (44k mileage). the problem continues and am wondering if this is a national problem and there may be some defect. *tr | |||
| 04/18/2007 | 11500 | 1 | |
| Front brakes failed due to build-up of (salt) corrosion at 11k miles. dealer had to grind cradles to create clearance (and lube) so calipers would engage. dealer said vehicle would have to be brought in every year to have cradles cleaned, and this was a common problem with this vehicle! this problem was discovered after driving down steep road and rear brakes were smoking excessively, doing all the work to stop the vehicle (poorly). rear brakes subsequently had to be replaced, worn so badly. front brakes were like new (because they weren't working). *tr | |||
| 07/02/2009 | 26000 | 1 | |
| 2006 hyundai sonata 6 cyl. the rear brakes need complete replacing only after 26,000 miles. the front brakes are fine. numerous similar complaints have been found online. *tr | |||
| 11/30/2008 | 27000 | 1 | |
| Complete 4 wheel brake pads and rotors were required at only 27,000 miles at a cost of $825. i am a very slow and careful driver and not hard on brakes. dealer said all 4 wheels were metal to metal and hyundai claims this is a wear item and not covered by warranty. this is way too soon and dangerous. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2006 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. approximately six times, the brake module warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. as a result, the transmission locked on the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer's service station and they discovered a defective module. the module has been replaced six times, but the failure still persists. on another occasion, the vehicle was taken to the same service station, but they could not diagnose the cause of the failure and had to call the factory for a suggestion. the module was replaced again and there had been no further occurrences since. the mileages were unknown. | |||
| 01/17/2008 | 15900 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. the contact heard a noise coming from the rear brakes. she took the vehicle to a dealer to have the tires rotated, but the noise continued. she returned to the dealer and they were able to hear the same noise; however, they could not identify any failures after the rear brakes were inspected. she had the vehicle state inspected and the technician could also not identify any failures with the vehicle. while turning corners, the noise worsens. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and they identified the failure as rusted rotors, which caused the noise. they also informed her that it was because the vehicle had not been driven often. the dealer from where the vehicle was purchased, identified the failure with the brakes and stated that the brake pads, rotors, and calipers needed to be replaced at the cost of $400. the current mileage was 17,570 and failure mileage was 15,900. | |||
| 10/06/2007 | 5000 | 3 | 12/24/2005 |
| I had noticed at first the crack in the dashboard in 2006 right after i had purchased my car. they replaced the dashboard, but not correctly the first time. when i finally got my car back, i attempted to turn the headlights in my car on, at that time all of the interior lights of my car went out. there were wires that were apparently switched. at this time i called the dealership again and informed them of the new problem. this issue was subsequently fixed. after they replaced the dashboard i started to have probelms with the driver and passenger side air bag lights going on.the turned them off and stated it was my fault. about three months later both air bag lights came on again. at this time i took it to another dealer who looked up information on the computer and stated that it must have been my fault again. someone went out to the car and shut them off but no paperwork was written up. then another 3 months later the lights came on again and there was another crack in the dashboard around the passenger side air bag. i called the original dealer again and they ordered another dashboard for the car. at this time i asked them again to check to see about the airbag lights. they have had my car for a week now (i still do not have it back). while all the air bag lights issue was happening, there is also another issue with the abs and esc (electronic stability control) lights also coming on and not going off. i have been informed the the abs and esc light was coming on because there is a braking issue with the car. and the airbag lights that keep coming on and staying on is because of a sensor issue with the passenger side seat. they are not sure why this keeps happening. they are also not sure what caused the brake issue with the abs and esc lights. *jb | |||
| 03/05/2007 | 8053 | 20 | 08/07/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. while backing out of the driveway at 10 mph, the contact heard a humming noise near the rear of the vehicle. she took the vehicle to the mechanic and they could not determine the cause of failure. the contact heard the noise again and returned to the mechanic. the brakes were changed, but the noise recurred. the contact has taken the vehicle to the mechanic numerous times and is still waiting for it to be properly repaired. the current mileage was 21,967 and failure mileage was 8,053. | |||
| 04/03/2007 | 19000 | 60 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. the current mileage was 26,000. the vehicle makes a loud noise when braking. the dealer is unable to diagnose the failure. the failure mileage was 19,000. there were no warning indicators. the purchase date was unknown. | |||
| 09/27/2006 | 99000 | 3 | 11/03/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated when the fuel tank was filled to the | |||
| 05/31/2006 | 0 | 20 | 05/02/2006 |
| The brakes on my new hyundai sonata is the problem. the car will stop but with my foot on the brake pedal--the pedal will go to the floor. took the car to the agency 5/31/06 and was told that was normal for this car !!! duh !!! bought the car 5/02/06 have less than 1000 miles on it now. *nm | |||
| 01/14/2006 | 10 | 9999 | 01/14/2006 |
| 1. rear passenger side repeat rattling thumping noise in suspension at speeds below 40 mph causing disturbance and agitation to cabin driver or passengers 2. rear passenger side droning-humming echo noise more noticeable over 40 mph and at steady maintained speed causing disturbance and agitation to cabin driver or passengers 3. sloshing noise of gasoline in gas tank after the gas tank is filled and a grinding noise when the brakes are depressed in and around the gas tank area after the gas tank is filled causing disturbance and agitation to cabin driver or passengers. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 03/27/2007 | 19830 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. while driving approximately 55 mph during normal weather conditions she heard a noise. she also stated that it did not affect her driving. she made an appointment with her local mechanic who advised her that the noise was coming from her brakes and the rotors and replaced them. she called the manufacturer and they advised her that the brakes were not under warranty. she also stated that the rear brakes and rotors were replaced four times and the front brakes and rotors were replaced three times. the failure mileage was 19,830. the current mileage was 62,000. | |||
| 01/17/2008 | 15900 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. the contact heard a noise coming from the rear brakes. she took the vehicle to a dealer to have the tires rotated, but the noise continued. she returned to the dealer and they were able to hear the same noise; however, they could not identify any failures after the rear brakes were inspected. she had the vehicle state inspected and the technician could also not identify any failures with the vehicle. while turning corners, the noise worsens. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and they identified the failure as rusted rotors, which caused the noise. they also informed her that it was because the vehicle had not been driven often. the dealer from where the vehicle was purchased, identified the failure with the brakes and stated that the brake pads, rotors, and calipers needed to be replaced at the cost of $400. the current mileage was 17,570 and failure mileage was 15,900. | |||
| 11/21/2007 | 31349 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. while driving 45 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the front passenger side tire locked. the vehicle began to spin and struck a curb. the dealer stated that the rotor failed due to impact. the contact disagrees and has pictures of the failure. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 31,349. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 05/21/2010 | 62166 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. the contact stated the vehicle was included in nhtsa recall campaign id number 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic: switches: brake light) and the dealer made repairs to the vehicle. on a later date, while driving at speeds of 35 mph, the brakes light did not illuminate when depressing the brake pedal. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure and current mileages were 62,166. | |||
| 11/04/2009 | 1 | 11/01/2005 | |
| Recall notice for a 2006 hyundai sonata concerning malfunctioning stop lamp. *nj the consumer received a recall notice in the mail. he made an appointment, but when he arrived he was told the recall had already been corrected when he brought the vehicle in for routine maintenance work the previous month. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2006 hyundai sonata has issues with the brake lights burning out. *nj the consumer also stated the abs/esc light illuminated and the cruise control was not working. the consumer was informed a recall had been issued regarding the problem he was experiencing. recall # 09v122000. *jb | |||
| 04/25/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| 09v122000-i have taken my car to the dealership and they have refused to fix the car as they have not started their campaign yet. my car has no brake lights and the abs/esc light is on in the dash along with the check engine light. i cannot shift out of gear without depressing the shift release button. *tr | |||