2016 Hyundai Genesis exterior lighting problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2016 Hyundai Genesis — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 21, 2024
“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…”
filed Jul 11, 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Genesis | 43 | 15% |
| 2014 Genesis | 3 | 14% |
| 2013 Genesis | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 Genesis | 24 | 9% |
| 2011 Genesis | 11 | 9% |
| 2010 Genesis | 13 | 15% |
| 2009 Genesis | 24 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.