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2017 Hyundai Sonata Lights Problems

18 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data

18
Complaints
1
Recalls
Jan 2017Dec 2017
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Lights Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #21V749000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.

Fix: Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 210.

Owner Complaints (18)

criticalEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jun 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the exterior brake lights failed to illuminate while the brake pedal was depressed. The failure almost caused a collision.

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NHTSA #: 11470287
criticalEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jul 2021

* Taillights (Brake lights) * Bulbs are burning out continuously and I am afraid is going to cause a fire since they get so hot. I have replaced them on both sides at least 10 times over the last year * No * No

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NHTSA #: 11427277
criticalEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jul 2019

My head light melted and the wire harness, I started the vehicle I the morning and I had weird noise, I checked and head light was off, I opened and to find out the whole bulb socket was melted. Then the break light always gets over heated and burns down , I change them almost every month.

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NHTSA #: 11235212
highEXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2021

The low oil indicator light does not function at all when the oil drops below normal. The engine uses an excessive amount of oil for normal uses. My vehicle goes through about 5 quarts of oil a month if not more and the vehicle is not leaking any oil at all.

NHTSA #: 11400251
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Dec 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the headlights were very dim while driving at night. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11560963
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Dec 2021

I have owned this car since 11/2018. I have NEVER replaced as many headlight bulbs in my life as I have for this vehicle. Mostly the low beam.

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NHTSA #: 11443421
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Oct 2021

On a dark or dimly lit road the low beam headlights create a sharp boundary looking through the windshield with headlight illumination on the lower area and darkness on two thirds down from the top of the viewing area. It is as if the windshield has a line horizontally across it two thirds down in the field of view.

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NHTSA #: 11435227
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Aug 2021

The headlights and brake lights are constantly blowing and not working. Just recently my light bulbs were switch in august and the driver side will only work with the high beams on and my car is available upon request for inspection… I’m unable to see if I don’t have on the high beams and I’m pretty sure it’s blinding the other drivers.

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NHTSA #: 11429346
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Feb 2019

Low beam headlights on the limited edition sonata has a dark line and 2 notches obstructing the driver's view at night. Complained at the dealer, but they said it's normal and not a safety issue. Meanwhile, my research on cargurus.com website shows many similar complaints.

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NHTSA #: 11181224
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Dec 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai sonata. While driving at night, the headlights failed to produce adequate lighting. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

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NHTSA #: 11155620
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Mar 2018

There is a black shadow at the end of the regular light beam on driverside in motion when regualr driving , it goes up and down and left and right and its very very distracting. Hyundai replaced the headlight but its better but still there. Reading online other owners have the same problem.

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NHTSA #: 11076009
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Dec 2017

On the 2017 hyundai sonata limited (not the base or sport models), the enclosure surrounding the light unit has a piece at the top that casts a shadow on the street that is distracting to the driver and impairs visibility. The shadow appears to look like a tab and casts a shadow on the left hand lane line that makes visibility hard and is a safety concern.

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NHTSA #: 11056589
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Aug 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai sonata. While driving 40 MPH, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate bright enough to view far distances. The failure occurred without warning.

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NHTSA #: 11015033
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2025

.Car is using or burning alot of oil. After oil change. It went 2800 miles on the oil change and the cars oil light come on.

NHTSA #: 11683066
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Nov 2019

Headlights(low beam) on limted model has a dark line and two notches. Difficult to see properly at night.

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NHTSA #: 11279307
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jul 2019

When driving this vehicle at nigh, the headlight projection is so poor that visibility is restricted to about 40 feet in front of the vehicle. We've experienced numerous close calls due to poor headlight projection. Complaints on the internet echo our complaint.

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NHTSA #: 11232853
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jun 2019

Head/tail lamps flicker (rapidly) on/off while the light stock is in the auto mode. Occurs randomly day/night either stationary or moving. Lights do not flicker when light stock is in on mode.

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NHTSA #: 11223106
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jan 2017

I rented a 2017 hyundai sonata from enterprise in kelowna, british columbia (I am an american citizen). Driving from revelstoke to kelowna in the dark on the night of 16 january revealed the headlights to be completely inadequate. It was all I could do to see the road even driving as slow as 35 miles per hour.

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NHTSA #: 10945874

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