Recall 13V113 covers 1,712,336 2006-2011 Hyundai vehicles for a faulty stop lamp switch. Repair is free at any franchised Genesis dealer.
Hyundai is recalling 1,712,336 2006-2011 Accent, Sonata, Santa Fe, and Genesis vehicles under recall 13V113 because the stop lamp switch can malfunction. The defect can leave brake lights off during braking, prevent cruise control from disengaging, or let the shifter move out of Park without the brake, and the Genesis dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The stop lamp switch on these 2006-2011 Hyundai vehicles sits at the brake pedal. Its job is to tell the electrical system when the pedal is pressed, so the brake lights come on and related systems know the driver is braking. That signal also helps cancel cruise control, allow certain push-button starts, and release the shift interlock from PARK.
In the affected vehicles, the switch can malfunction and send the wrong brake-pedal signal or no signal. When that happens, the brake lights can stay off even while the pedal is depressed, cruise control can remain active until canceled another way, and the shifter can stay locked in PARK. The same switch problem can also interrupt push-button start operation or turn on the Electronic Stability Control malfunction light.
There is no warning sign before failure. After the switch has already failed, an owner can notice brake lights that do not illuminate, cruise control that does not cancel with the brake pedal, intermittent push-button start operation, a shifter stuck in PARK, or the ESC malfunction light.
Who's affected?
Covers Hyundai cars, SUVs, and a minivan from 2006-2011, all tied to the brake-light switch component.
| 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | Switch |
|---|---|
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring | Switch |
| 2011 Hyundai Genesis | Switch |
| 2011 Hyundai Veracruz | Switch |
| 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | Switch |
| 2011 Hyundai Tucson | Switch |
| 2011 Hyundai Azera | Switch |
| 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | Switch |
| 2010 Hyundai Tucson | Switch |
| 2010 Hyundai Genesis | Switch |
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring | Switch |
| 2010 Hyundai Veracruz | Switch |
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra | Switch |
| 2010 Hyundai Azera | Switch |
| 2010 Hyundai Sonata | Switch |
| 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | Switch |
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring | Switch |
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra | Switch |
| 2009 Hyundai Veracruz | Switch |
| 2009 Hyundai Accent | Switch |
| 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | Switch |
| 2009 Hyundai Genesis | Switch |
| 2009 Hyundai Azera | Switch |
| 2009 Hyundai Tucson | Switch |
| 2009 Hyundai Sonata | Switch |
| 2008 Hyundai Entourage | Switch |
| 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | Switch |
| 2008 Hyundai Elantra | Switch |
| 2008 Hyundai Accent | Switch |
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | Switch |
| 2008 Hyundai Azera | Switch |
| 2008 Hyundai Veracruz | Switch |
| 2008 Hyundai Tucson | Switch |
| 2008 Hyundai Sonata | Switch |
| 2007 Hyundai Tiburon | Switch |
| 2007 Hyundai Elantra | Switch |
| 2007 Hyundai Azera | Switch |
| 2007 Hyundai Entourage | Switch |
| 2007 Hyundai Accent | Switch |
| 2007 Hyundai Sonata | Switch |
| 2007 Hyundai Tucson | Switch |
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | Switch |
| 2006 Hyundai Accent | Switch |
| 2006 Hyundai Tucson | Switch |
| 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | Switch |
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata | Switch |
| Units affected | 1,712,336 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Failed stop lamps can leave drivers behind you without a brake warning, and cruise control that does not disengage during braking can increase crash risk. The shifter can also move out of Park while the ignition is on and the brake is not pressed, allowing unintended vehicle movement. Schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Genesis dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2011 Hyundai Accent, Azera, Elantra, Elantra Touring, Entourage, Genesis, Genesis Coupe, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tiburon, Tucson, or Veracruz is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Genesis dealer to ask about the free stop-lamp-switch replacement that fixes brake-light, cruise-control, push-button-start, shifter-interlock, and ESC-light problems.
- Call Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151 with questions and reference recall number 13V113 when you call.
- Bring the recall notice if Hyundai mailed one, or give the dealer recall number 13V113 at scheduling.
- Drive with extra care until the repair is complete, and watch for brake lights that fail to illuminate, cruise control that does not cancel from the brake pedal, shifter problems, or an ESC warning light.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Genesis technician replaces the stop lamp switch covered by recall 13V113. Hyundai's remedy says the safety recall began on April 22, 2013, and the switch replacement is free of charge. Before bringing the vehicle in, confirm with the service desk that parts and scheduling are open for your VIN. The final dealer repair is free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| April 1, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V113?
Recall 13V113 covers 1,712,336 2006-2011 Hyundai vehicles with a stop lamp switch defect. The switch can affect brake lights, cruise control disengagement, push-button start, shift interlock operation, and the ESC malfunction light. Hyundai dealers replace the stop lamp switch for free.
What should I do if my 2006-2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Elantra Touring, Genesis, Veracruz, Santa Fe, Tucson, Azera, Elantra, Sonata, Accent, Entourage, or Tiburon is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V113. If it is, call a franchised Hyundai dealer and ask for the free stop lamp switch replacement. Reference recall number 13V113 and Hyundai campaign number 110 when you schedule service.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Hyundai's remedy says dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Hyundai dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced warning to other drivers and unintended vehicle movement. If the brake lights do not illuminate during braking, or cruise control does not disengage when the brake pedal is pressed, crash risk increases. The shifter can also move out of Park without applying the brake.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for brake lights that do not illuminate, cruise control that does not shut off when you press the brake, intermittent push-button start operation, trouble moving the shifter out of Park, or an ESC malfunction light. These signs match the stop lamp switch issue in recall 13V113.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V113000 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai customer service | 1-800-633-5151 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V113 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V113000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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