2012 Hyundai Genesis exterior lighting problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2012 Hyundai Genesis — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“With low beam headlights on while driving, activating the turn signal will turn on high beam headlights or cause the low beams to turn off intermittently (about half of turn signal operations). Lightly touching or tapping the light stalk will have the same effect. On occasion, the headlights will…”
filed Oct 15, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai genesis. -the headlights went out..*bf 15 feb 2014, 5 june 2015, 30 aug 2019. -lost of head lights for 15-20 seconds or longer -unknown cause 1st timer replaced computer chip in a computer chip. Second time replaced multi function switch, n/c repair request. The…”
filed Aug 30, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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…
25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 6, 2025
Exterior Lighting problems in other Genesis years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Genesis | 11 | 11% |
| 2015 Genesis | 43 | 15% |
| 2014 Genesis | 3 | 14% |
| 2013 Genesis | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 Genesis | 11 | 9% |
| 2010 Genesis | 13 | 15% |
| 2009 Genesis | 24 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Hyundai Genesis
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.