The problem
Hyundai is recalling 3,011 model year 2005-2007 elantra, tucson, sonata, azera and accent vehicles. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch May cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or May cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A defective stop lamp switch May also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission would not be able to be shift 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 could lead to a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2009. Owners May contact Hyundai of puerto rico customer service at 1-787-999-4310.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 09V-280 (09V280000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 91B026 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Component | Exterior lighting |
| Report date | July 21, 2009 |
| Owners notified | September 2, 2009 |
| Vehicles affected | 3,011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2005 Hyundai Accent
- 2006 Hyundai Accent
- 2007 Hyundai Accent
- 2006 Hyundai Azera
- 2007 Hyundai Azera
- 2005 Hyundai Elantra
- 2006 Hyundai Elantra
- 2007 Hyundai Elantra
- 2005 Hyundai Sonata
- 2006 Hyundai Sonata
- 2007 Hyundai Sonata
- 2005 Hyundai Tucson
- 2006 Hyundai Tucson
- 2007 Hyundai Tucson
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the lights
- 2005 Hyundai Accent headlight problems 15
- 2006 Hyundai Accent headlight problems 3
- 2007 Hyundai Accent headlight problems 11
- 2006 Hyundai Azera headlight problems 47
- 2007 Hyundai Azera headlight problems 2
- 2005 Hyundai Elantra headlight problems 6
- 2006 Hyundai Elantra headlight problems 38
- 2007 Hyundai Elantra headlight problems 23
- 2005 Hyundai Sonata headlight problems 17
- 2006 Hyundai Sonata headlight problems 45
- 2007 Hyundai Sonata headlight problems 37
- 2005 Hyundai Tucson headlight problems 13
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 09V-280 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 September 2, 2009. Owners May contact Hyundai of puerto rico customer service at 1-787-999-4310.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 3,011 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.