HYUNDAI SONATA (2024) recall — Exterior Lighting
Hyundai recalls 2024 Sonata vehicles with flashing brake lights that may cause crashes. Owners must update software via dealer or over-the-air to comply with safety standards.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Flashing brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling 2024 Sonata vehicles where brake lights may flash instead of staying on, which could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. This issue requires a software update to fix the problem. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81755-hyundai-sonata-2024-brake-lights-flashing-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81755-hyundai-sonata-2024-brake-lights-flashing-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V583000
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“Hyundai Sonata 2024: Brake Lights Flashing Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81755-hyundai-sonata-2024-brake-lights-flashing-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V583000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V583000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake lights may flash instead of staying on, causing confusion for other drivers. This could lead to accidents if drivers misinterpret the vehicle's braking status.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024 Hyundai Sonata vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with flashing brake lights are at risk of crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2024 Hyundai Sonata has brake lights that flash instead of staying on. The recall was notified to owners via mail on September 12, 2024.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or have a dealer update the rear brake light software for free.
Check for Software Update
Hyundai will send an over-the-air software update to affected vehicles to fix the issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the rear brake light software, free of charge. Additionally, Hyundai will release the software update over-the-air (OTA). Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 267.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake lights may flash instead of staying on, which could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. This violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2024 Hyundai Sonata may have brake lights that flash instead of staying on. The recall was notified to owners via mail on September 12, 2024.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or have a dealer update the rear brake light software for free.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V583000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 24V583000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the rear brake light software, free of charge. Additionally, Hyundai will release the software update over-the-air (OTA). Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 267. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V583000 (July 8, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.