NHTSA Complaint #11430387 — 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11430387
Vehicle	2013 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	August 24, 2021
Date Filed	August 24, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

The lights bulbs have burned out multiple times. The hole where the bulb fits is misshapen and is very hard to install new light bulbs (practically impossible). Reported to dealership. They said it is a known issue and that Hyundai will not fix it now. Told me to buy new lights. I did that and the bulbs are still burning out. The socket the bulb goes into is melted, the spot the light bulb goes into the light is melted. This is not safe. I have put over 10 light bulbs in the trail lights in a little over 3 years.

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