NHTSA Complaint #11523088 — 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11523088
Vehicle	2011 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	May 21, 2023
Date Filed	May 21, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

Brake light housing has melted and deformed so that the bulb is stuck in the tail light assembly and cannot be changed. Without working brake lights the car is unsafe to be driven on the road. I’m assuming there is an electrical problem that caused the lights to overheat and melt the housing. This is a common complaint with this make and model based on my research. The socket also does not lock into the assembly due to the deformed housing. My daughter is the owner of the vehicle and made me aware of the issue today.

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