2009 Hyundai Genesis exterior lighting problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2009 Hyundai Genesis — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 11, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai genesis. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, a fellow motorist alerted him that the brake lights were not illuminating. There was no warning light illuminated to alert him of the failure. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and saw that the…”
filed Sep 8, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminateCampaign 14V713000 · Nov 7, 2014
- Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and…Campaign 13V113000 · Apr 1, 2013
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% |
| 2012 Genesis | 24 | 9% |
| 2011 Genesis | 11 | 9% |
| 2010 Genesis | 13 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.