The problem
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.
The risk
Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, May lead to a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 09V-122 (09V122000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 092 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Component | Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch |
| Report date | April 15, 2009 |
| Owners notified | June 29, 2009 |
| Vehicles affected | 532,633 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
- 2006 Hyundai Accent
- 2007 Hyundai Accent
- 2007 Hyundai Azera
- 2007 Hyundai Elantra
- 2007 Hyundai Entourage
- 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
- 2006 Hyundai Sonata
- 2007 Hyundai Sonata
- 2005 Hyundai Tucson
- 2006 Hyundai Tucson
- 2007 Hyundai Tucson
- 2007 Hyundai Veracruz
- 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the lights
- 2006 Hyundai Accent headlight problems 3
- 2007 Hyundai Accent headlight problems 11
- 2007 Hyundai Azera headlight problems 2
- 2007 Hyundai Elantra headlight problems 23
- 2007 Hyundai Entourage headlight problems 16
- 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe headlight problems 46
- 2006 Hyundai Sonata headlight problems 45
- 2007 Hyundai Sonata headlight problems 37
- 2005 Hyundai Tucson headlight problems 13
- 2006 Hyundai Tucson headlight problems 9
- 2007 Hyundai Tucson headlight problems 5
- 2007 Hyundai Veracruz headlight problems 12
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 09V-122 repair free?
Yes. Hyundai dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 532,633 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.