NHTSA 24V583000Manufacturer no. 267
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights
- Report received by NHTSA
- August 7, 2024
- Owner notification
- September 12, 2024
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 38,331 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2024 Hyundai Sonata
- October 18, 2023 – June 12, 2024
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- SONATA
Defect summary
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."
Safety 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 in the NHTSA record
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.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V583000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov