Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
Your Sonata's brake lights are controlled by a computer program. In some 2024 models, the software might make the brake lights flash instead of staying steady, which could confuse other drivers.
Risk if Unfixed
If your brake lights flash instead of staying steady, other drivers might think you're not stopping, which could lead to a collision.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will update the brake light software for free, and Hyundai will also release the update wirelessly to your vehicle. You should contact your dealer to schedule the repair or wait for the OTA update.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Flashing brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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