NHTSA Complaint #11434754 — 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11434754
Vehicle	2013 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	September 28, 2021
Date Filed	September 28, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

Recommended lights for brakes keep burning, causing the brake light sockets to melt. I have replaced them twice and replaced the complete tail lights and wiring. Purchasing stock tail lights, bulbs as well as after market. The bulbs continue to blow or get so hot that they are melting the plastic. My car was smoking today from the rear and upon poping my trunk it was filled with smoke from the tail lights burning. This needs to be recalled and fixed.

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