Hyundai Genesis Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 131 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the Hyundai Genesis across 8 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (43). The words owners use most often: “turn signal” (40% of reports).
- 131exterior lighting complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Turn signal: mentioned in 53 of 131 complaints (40%)
- Headlights flicker: mentioned in 12 of 131 complaints (9%)
- Auto mode: mentioned in 10 of 131 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 103 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 131 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Hyundai Genesis exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Genesis | 11 | 11% | 46,600 |
| 2015 Genesis | 43 | 15% | 36,251 |
| 2014 Genesis | 3 | 14% | 27,500 |
| 2013 Genesis | 2 | 2% | 5,100 |
| 2012 Genesis | 24 | 9% | 35,000 |
| 2011 Genesis | 11 | 9% | 42,500 |
| 2010 Genesis | 13 | 15% | 52,500 |
| 2009 Genesis | 24 | 10% | 43,650 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Exterior lighting:tail lights; electrical system; power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Model years: 2015
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured February 21, 2014, to January 24, 2015. Water may leak into the rear combination lamp assemblies and cause an incorrect gear display on the instrument panel or a delay in the engagement of the selected gear when the vehicle is shifted from Park to Reverse or Drive.
Risk: If the incorrect gear is being displayed, the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply pads to prevent water intrusion into the combination lamp housing, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 128.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Hyundai Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, to November 21, 2010, and 2011 Hyundai Equus vehicles manufactured July 31, 2010, to November 21, 2010. Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminate.
Risk: A following vehicle may not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop if the stop lamps on the vehicle do not illuminate as expected. There is an increased risk of a rear-end crash as a result.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the stop lamp switch circuit, free of charge. Hyundai issued an interim notification to owners on January 6, 2015. The recall began on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 125.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011
Problem: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle: 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan (3.8L) Issue Type: Exterior Lighting / Electrical System Description of the Problem: I am reporting an intermittent electrical failure affecting the rear lighting and backup safety systems on my 2015 Hyundai Genesis. The vehicleâs reverse lights, tail lights…
The front RH and LH turn signal harness is defective. The turn signal bulbs burn out quickly even after replacing the bulb harness. When the bulbs are out you are unable to notify oncoming traffic that your vehicle is turning.I believe the dealer is aware of the issue. No inspections other than by…
The headlights intermittently turn off when driving at night. Usually itâs related to using the turn signal, but sometimes it does it completely on its own. Puts others and self at risk as driving down remote roads in the dark and lights cutting out for several seconds can be deadly. Dealer…
When headlights are in auto mode, use of the turn signal can result in the headlights flickering or shutting off completely. This is not the result of hitting the light mode switch but rather an electrical short occurring in the stalk. The problem is particularly dangerous at night when signaling…
This has happened a few times the first time i was driving and the headlights flicked on and off on the dash it showed it switched from auto to off by its self it has done that a few times. The time that i was driving on the highway and the lights when out during the night i was driving 65mph over…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Genesiss have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 131 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the Hyundai Genesis. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Hyundai Genesis exterior lighting?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the Hyundai Genesis?
The most frequent phrase is “turn signal”, in 53 of 131 complaints, followed by “headlights flicker” (12).
Other Hyundai Genesis problems
- Electrical System problems (272)
- Service Brakes problems (220)
- Engine problems (216)
- Power Train problems (114)
See all Hyundai Genesis problems.