NHTSA Recall 13V113000: Switch (exterior lighting)
Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,712,336 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Hyundai Accent.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V113000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 110 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | April 1, 2013 |
| Owner notification | April 22, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp 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 stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Safety risk
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V113000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Accent | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Hyundai Azera | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Hyundai Elantra | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Hyundai Elantra Touring | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Hyundai Entourage | 2007, 2008 |
| Hyundai Genesis | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Hyundai Genesis Coupe | 2010, 2011 |
| Hyundai Santa FE | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Hyundai Sonata | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Hyundai Tiburon | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Hyundai Veracruz | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
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.