2009 Hyundai Genesis lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 25 complaints for the 2009 Hyundai Genesis, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 51,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 51,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was in motion on city street when another motorist signaled that flames were coming out of front drivers side bumper. Fortunately, my wife was nearing home and pulled over in front our house where I sprayed and soaked area of fire until it receded. When I was able to view damage, the drivers side fog light bulb and housing had dropped thru the large hole which had burned thru the plastic bumper.
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that she noticed that the brake lights would not illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the stop lamp switch needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the diode wiring system needed to be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Hyundai Genesis
- Brakes 130 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints
- Cruise control 16 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints