Campaign 24V-583

Software for the brake lights may cause the brake lights to flash and not illuminate properly

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."

Consequence

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

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 ODI recalls file, campaign 24V583000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about lighting on these vehicles: 6, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 24V-583
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Hyundai	Sonata	2024	6

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

25V-373 Jun 3, 2025
Right-side headlight may have an incorrect headlight aim label, which can result in improperly aimed headlights
16V-574 Aug 2, 2016
Brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released
16V-147 Mar 10, 2016
In the affected vehicles, when the vehicle's engine is running and the brake lights are illuminated, if the turn signal is activated, the trailer…
15V-759 Nov 16, 2015
Brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released
15V-566 Sep 8, 2015
In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction
14V-713 Nov 7, 2014
Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminate