2008 Hyundai Veracruz: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Aug 15, 2017 · Lights · 55,000 miles · TX

The headlights flash off and back on when using the turn signals while the vehicle is moving. Very scary. Others have reported this problem with hyundai vehicles. Solution seems to be replacing headlight switch (control stalk).

Filed May 10, 2017 · Lights · 85,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai veracruz. While driving 70 MPH, the headlights shut off. The failure recurred, but the headlights did not shut off completely and were significantly dim while driving various speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. Updated 06/29/17

Filed Oct 21, 2016 · Lights · WA

Headlights briefly turn off when turn signal is activated. Problem interment but extremely dangerous. Happens regardless of whether while moving or stopped. Dealer service will not repair due to out of warranty. Date happened below if for last occurrence only. Issue has been happening for a couple of years.

Filed Mar 2, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 120,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai veracruz. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the low beam headlights seized. The contact had to tap the turn signal leveler in order for the headlights to illuminate. The failure occurred every time the vehicle was driven at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the turn signal was stuck. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 06/14/16*lj the consumer stated the lights would go out, while driving at any speed. They would flicker or go out, when the turn signal was activated. Updated 06/20/16.

Filed Sep 9, 2014 · Lights · 80,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the low and high beams stop operating intermittently without warning. Also, the contact experienced a short in the headlights upon using the turn signals. The failure was getting progressively worse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 36,500 miles · MD

When I use my turn signal to signal lane changing, but do not snap it into position, my headlights will flicker on and off and will also turn off for several seconds. Additionally, I noticed during the day time that my dash board lights were brightening. I've reported the dashboard lights brightening on several occasions to the dealership while my car was in for service from 2009 to the present, but they weren't able to repeat the problem. Most recently, likely because I was driving at night, I noticed my headlights flickering on and off. I called the dealership to report it as it was happening and talked to the service representative and told him that my headlights just went off and then they came back on. I brought it in the following week. I found the same issue reported by many other people on a hyundai forum. Several people reported that the issue was with the turn signal stalk and replacing it fixed the issue. I shared this information with the hyundai dealership. This is a very concerning problem, as I go for seconds at a time with no headlights at random times, but always after using my turn signal.

Filed Dec 7, 2009 · Lights · 14 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai veracruz. While driving at night approximately 35 to 40 MPH on wet road conditions. The headlights provided inadequate illumination which caused the driver to experience limited visibility. The failure occurred while driving at night. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The headlights were adjusted; however, the failure continued to occur. The contact has concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 14. The current mileage was 14,000. Updated 01/05/10 *bf updated 01/06/10.

Filed Sep 26, 2008 · Lights · 100 miles · 00

High & low beam headlights can't be adjusted separately. My low beams are ok however the high beams shoot up way to high. (I could use them for bird hunting). I am a police officer there has to be something done about this problem. I noted that is already is a complain about the headlights with the federal safety agency. The dealership advised they can't adjust the high beams down or it will affect the low beam.

Filed Jul 17, 2008 · Lights · 14,000 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai veracruz. The low beam headlights are too low and do not illuminate the street, which cause hazardous driving conditions at night. When the contact activates the bright headlights, they do not illuminate the road, but shine upwards instead. He spoke to the dealer numerous times and they stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. They stated that the lights were issued to hyundai's standards and requirements. The current and failure mileages were 14,000. Updated 09/16/08. *lj the high and low beams were connected and they could not be adjusted separately. The low beams were too low and the headlights were too high. Update 09/18/08