2024 Hyundai Sonata Brake Lights Recall (24V583)
Hyundai Motor America · 38,331 vehicles · Reported August 7, 2024
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 38,331 2024 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. The software for the brake lights may cause the brake lights to flash and not illuminate properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Flashing brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
Recall 24V583 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V583000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 267 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | August 7, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles | 2024 Hyundai Sonata |
| Units affected | 38,331 |
| Build dates | October 18, 2023 to June 12, 2024 |
| Component | Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights |
| Safety risk | Flashing brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Over-the-air software update |
What is wrong with the 2024 Hyundai Sonata in recall 24V583?
The software for the brake lights may cause the brake lights to flash and not illuminate properly.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. The software for the brake lights may cause the brake lights to flash and not illuminate properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Is it safe to drive a 2024 Sonata with recall 24V583?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Flashing brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Flashing brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the brake lights.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V583?
Recall 24V583 covers 38,331 vehicles: 2024 Hyundai Sonata.
NHTSA lists 38,331 vehicles in this campaign, built October 18, 2023 to June 12, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hyundai | Sonata |
What is the fix for the Sonata brake lights recall?
Yes. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
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.
When was recall 24V583 announced?
Hyundai Motor America reported recall 24V583 to NHTSA on August 7, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 12, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| October 18, 2023 | First affected vehicle built (per Hyundai Motor America's filing). |
| June 12, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| August 7, 2024 | Hyundai Motor America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V583000. |
| September 12, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 26 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 238 days. If your Sonata was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Sonata is part of recall 24V583?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V583 is open on your Sonata, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2024 Sonata vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Sonata owners do about recall 24V583?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V583000 applies to your Sonata.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Hyundai dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any brake lights symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Sonata owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the brakes.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the brakes have been filed since recall 24V583 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 46 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the brakes. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2024 Hyundai Sonata: 46 complaints in total, 2 about the brakes
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
The vehicle's emergency brack system is malfunctioning. There have been several instances where the car's emergency brack went on while no coalition was going to happen. Several instances as well happened while in reverse the emergency bracks went on without there being anything behind the vehicle.
2024 Hyundai Sonata owner, NJ, NHTSA complaint 11706951, filed December 24, 2025
We were backing up and leaving a parking space when the emergency braking system overrode our driving and forced a stop. This has happened many times, once while turning at a red light (which we had the right-of-way) and our car stopped on the middle of the intersection.
2024 Hyundai Sonata owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11739988, filed May 26, 2026
Can recall 24V583 make my Sonata a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this brake lights recall means their Sonata qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Brake defects are safety defects. California's lemon law presumption can apply after two repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, when the manufacturer has been notified directly.
This recall is handled by an over-the-air software update, so many owners never visit a dealer. If the problem returns after the update, take the 2024 Hyundai Sonata to the dealer and make sure the visit is written up on a repair order. An update that does not work is still a failed repair.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A software update can count as a repair attempt, especially if you complained about the problem or the update keeps being repeated. I've seen dealers do the same software update five or six times with no fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V583
Is the 24V583000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed September 12, 2024.
How do I know if my Sonata is part of recall 24V583000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V583000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Hyundai. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.