2005 Hyundai Sonata exterior lighting problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2005 Hyundai Sonata — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the rear brake lights were always illuminated, which drained the battery. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.”
filed Aug 22, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the brake lights failed to shut off. After exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the brake lights were illuminated. The contact opened the hub cap and switched the wires in order to turn off the lights. Hub hyundai of katy…”
filed Sep 24, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Exterior LightingCampaign 09V280000 · Jul 21, 2009
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of…
25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 6, 2025
Exterior Lighting problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sonata | 6 | 14% |
| 2023 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Sonata | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Sonata | 18 | 12% |
| 2018 Sonata | 22 | 6% |
| 2017 Sonata | 20 | 3% |
| 2016 Sonata | 38 | 5% |
| 2015 Sonata | 38 | 3% |
| 2014 Sonata | 119 | 16% |
| 2013 Sonata | 197 | 10% |
| 2012 Sonata | 141 | 9% |
| 2011 Sonata | 246 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Hyundai Sonata
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.