Brake lights: switchRecall 15V-566 · 2009–2011 Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Motor America recall 15V-566 covers 99,500 2009–2011 Hyundai Accent for a brake lights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 38% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V566000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent vehicles manufactured March 1, 2009, to February 11, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning brake light switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning brake light switch may also prevent the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position.
The risk
Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or by visiting www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign131. Hyundai's number for this recall is 131. This recall is an expansion of 13V-113.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
38%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 716 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 2009 to February 11, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.