NHTSA Recall 09V122000: Switch (exterior lighting)
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 532,633 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Hyundai Accent.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V122000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 092 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | April 15, 2009 |
| Owner notification | June 29, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Hyundai is recalling 532,633 my 2006-2007 accent, entourage, sonata, my 2007 azera, elantra and santa fe, my 2005-2007 tucson and my 2007-2008 veracruz vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
Safety risk
Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2009. Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
Notes
Hyundai recall no. 092.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V122000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Accent | 2006, 2007 |
| Hyundai Azera | 2007 |
| Hyundai Elantra | 2007 |
| Hyundai Entourage | 2006, 2007 |
| Hyundai Santa FE | 2007 |
| Hyundai Sonata | 2006, 2007 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Hyundai Veracruz | 2007, 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.