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2024 Hyundai Sonata Recall: Software for the brake lights may cause the brake lights to flash and not…

NHTSA campaign 24V583000 · Exterior Lighting · filed Aug 7, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
38K
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Mailing began Sep 12, 2024

The defect

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."

The risk

Flashing brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

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The fix — what to do

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
HyundaiSonata2024

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V583000 (manufacturer number 267). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.