# Service bulletin 20\-BE\-003H

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10170885
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-02\-03
- Manufacturer's number: 20\-BE\-003H
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-01\-27
- NHTSA component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

## NHTSA's summary

This bulletin provides information to assist with ordering the correct part when replacing a tail lamp harness.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10170885-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10170885-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Lighting

## Vehicles listed

- 2012 to 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [15V759000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V759000.md), 2015-11-16: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [25\-BD\-012H TSB](/bulletins/11025476.md), 2025-11-12, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp \(DRL\), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.
- [24\-01\-073H](/bulletins/11007584.md), 2024-09-09, Warranty extension: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Some 2011\-14MY Sonata \(YF\) vehicles may exhibit inoperative brake lights that may be caused by melting/deformation of the rear combination housing lamps. Hyundai is extending warranty coverage for the rear combination lamp under this condition to 15 years/200,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use \(whichever occurs first\) and is valid for original and subsequent owners. Follow the service procedure in this TSB to inspect the rear combination lamps and, if necessary, replace them if heat deformation is found.
- [24\-01\-073H](/bulletins/11007583.md), 2024-09-09, Warranty extension: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Some 2011\-14MY Sonata \(YF\) vehicles may experience inoperative brake lights that may be caused by melting/deformation of the rear combination housing lamps. Hyundai is extending warranty coverage for the rear combination lamp under this condition to 15 years/200,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use \(whichever occurs first\). This warranty extension is valid for original and subsequent owners.
- [23\-01\-089H](/bulletins/10247588.md), 2023-12-21, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. Some 2011\-14MY Sonata \(YF\) vehicles may experience inoperative brake lights that may be caused by melting/deformation of the rear combination housing lamps. Hyundai is extending warranty coverage for the rear combination lamp under this condition to 15 years/200,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use \(whichever occurs first\). This warranty extension is valid for original and subsequent owners.
- [23\-01\-089H](/bulletins/10247587.md), 2023-12-21, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Some 2011\-14MY Sonata \(YF\) vehicles may exhibit inoperative brake lights that may be caused by melting/deformation of the rear combination housing lamps. Hyundai is extending warranty coverage for the rear combination lamp under this condition to 15 years/200,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use \(whichever occurs first\) and is valid for original and subsequent owners. Follow the service procedure in this TSB to inspect the rear combination lamps and, if necessary, replace them if heat deformation is found.
- [20\-BD\-014H](/bulletins/10178175.md), 2020-08-07, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp \(DRL\), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes, or during normal driving operation.
- [15\-01\-056](/bulletins/10074821.md), 2016-06-22, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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