NHTSA Complaint #11530145 — 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11530145
Vehicle	2013 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 2, 2023
Date Filed	July 3, 2023
Mileage	110,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that upon turning off the vehicle, the rear brake lights remained illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle failed to start up due to the battery being drained overnight. The contact researched the failure and discovered how to disconnect the brake lights to prevent the battery from being drained. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

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