NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Hyundai Motor America - Brake Lights Flash During Braking/FMVSS 108
Published: August 7, 2024Recall ID: 24V583000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Flashing brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Brake Lights Flash During Braking/FMVSS 108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Brake Lights Flash During Braking/FMVSS 108 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V583000 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V583000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| 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." |
| Completion rate | 98.45 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Flashing brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 267 |
| Potentially affected | 38331 |
| Report received date | 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |