C1513Brake light switch fault

• Hyundai/Kia code · ABS / stability control
• Lights a warning lamp

How the car detects it

The brake light switch says the pedal is pressed (or released) while the brake pressure says otherwise. On Elantra MD/UD a broken pedal stopper pad can keep the switch on; Hyundai fixed this under a recall.

What you may notice

• ESC warning light
• Brake lights stay on, or don't light

Likely causes

• LikelyBrake light switch faulty or out of adjustment
• PossibleMissing or broken brake pedal stopper pad

Sources

• static.nhtsa.gov › SB-10082449-0699.pdf · official document
• static.nhtsa.gov › RCRIT-17V769-4932.pdf · official document

Backed by an official manufacturer document.

From Obdaryn's Hyundai/Kia pack, exactly as the app shows it, with the public sources above. Guidance only; confirm with a workshop.