Equipment recall 08E021000 · March 7, 2008
Hyundai Azera and Sonata
These headlamp assemblies may not have been aligned properly and fail to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps,…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- Hyundai-kia is recalling 4,085 replacement headlamp assemblies sold for use on 2006-2008 sonata and azera vehicles. These headlamp assemblies may not have been aligned properly and fail to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- Consequence
- Improper aiming of the headlamp may result in poor visibility possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai-kia dealers have been notified and instructed to return their supply to Hyundai motor america. None of the headlamps were sold as retail. As a result, an owner notification letter will not be issued.
- Notes
- Hyundai-kia recall campaign 080.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08E021000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 7, 2008
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 080
- Owner notification
- February 13, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,085
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Azera (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
- Hyundai Sonata (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
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