2011 Hyundai Genesis Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 9%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2011 Hyundai Genesis, 9% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,500 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Noticed that the head lights shut off for a couple of seconds when making a turn onto a ramp on an interstate. Seemed to happen when the turn signal was operated and has repeated a dozen or so times since the first occurrence, but can go weeks to months between incidents. I think that the head light selections switch was set to on at the time as I have not noticed this to occur when set to auto.”
NHTSA complaint #10662966, filed 2014-12, 26,500 miles“When using the turn indicator, the headlights will flash off. Sometimes it is just for a moment and other times for a second or two. This leaves me in complete darkness and opposing drivers getting upset that my lights are flashing on and off. This occurs whether I am in motion, stopped to make a turn, or at any time when the turn signal is used and the headlights are on. This also happens when just tapping the 3-blink lane change option for the turn signals.”
NHTSA complaint #10789730, filed 2015-11, 83,000 miles“I was pulled over by a policeman who noticed that all of my rear brake lights were not working. There was no warning light on my dash to notify me of this problem. I took my car to the service department of a Hyundai dealership and they said a diode had failed. I was pulled over by a policeman about 2 years ago for the same issue (there was no indication on my dash of the non-working brake lights at that time either). So, this problem has happened twice in the four years that I've driven this car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10663559, filed 2014-12, 72,419 miles“My 2011 Genesis sedan with 30,000 miles had brake lights fail 2 times. I would press the brakes and none of the brake lights would come on. On both occasions, the issue was due to a failed diode per the dealership. I noticed that there is a brake light recall from Hyundai-kia that I saw in the news today. However, the article seemed to suggest that it only covers the Genesis coupe. However, I can tell you that I had similar issues with the Genesis sedan as well with the diode failure mentioned above. …”
NHTSA complaint #10505471, filed 2013-04, 12,000 miles“Headlights will go out when engaging the turn signal when on the on position only ( not the auto position) light will remain off for between 1 and 10 seconds. This can happen when moving or stopped. There is a dead spot in the switch and just touching it can cause the headlights to go out.”
NHTSA complaint #10927136, filed 2016-11, 15,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V713000Nov 7, 2014Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Hyundai Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, to November 21, 2010, and 2011 Hyundai…Covers: Hyundai Genesis 2009–2011, Equus 2011
- 13V113000Apr 1, 2013Hyundai 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…Covers: Hyundai Genesis 2009–2011, Tucson 2006–2011, Santa FE 2007–2011 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 11025476Nov 6, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp…
- 10178175Jul 14, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The…
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Hyundai Genesis
29 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Hyundai Genesis
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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