[PaulaBergs]

Wondering if anyone is experiencing a void of light or shadow out in front of you on the driver side when driving with low beams on. It moves in and out of view as you're traveling. It's extremely distracting and impedes your view. It seems very dangerous to me and I'm avoiding night driving because of it. Hyundai has not identified this as an issue so I want to know if it's just me.

 

[kjacobsen93]

Wondering if anyone is experiencing a void of light or shadow out in front of you on the driver side when driving with low beams on. It moves in and out of view as you're traveling. It's extremely distracting and impedes your view. It seems very dangerous to me and I'm avoiding night driving because of it. Hyundai has not identified this as an issue so I want to know if it's just me.

We are having the same problem. We bought our 2022 Tucson a few days ago. We went for a night ride the first day we got it. As soon as we backed out of the driveway we saw a dark triangle. When we got on the highway we saw the shadow on the drivers side. It was really dark when going up hill and down. We recorded it. Took it in they adjusted it. Went for another drive. Same thing. Then we decided to take it on backroads where there is no markings on the road. Very dangerous as the shadow seemed closer. This shadow messed with your eyes the more you drove the vehicle. We have taken it back into the shop. They don't know what to do. I have recorded what the issue is as well as we have taken pictures. This is a safety hazard as far as we are concerned.

 

[PaulaBergs]

We are having the same problem. We bought our 2022 Tucson a few days ago. We went for a night ride the first day we got it. As soon as we backed out of the driveway we saw a dark triangle. When we got on the highway we saw the shadow on the drivers side. It was really dark when going up hill and down. We recorded it. Took it in they adjusted it. Went for another drive. Same thing. Then we decided to take it on backroads where there is no markings on the road. Very dangerous as the shadow seemed closer. This shadow messed with your eyes the more you drove the vehicle. We have taken it back into the shop. They don't know what to do. I have recorded what the issue is as well as we have taken pictures. This is a safety hazard as far as we are concerned.

Yes, I feel exactly the same! The dealership is acting like they haven't heard of this issue from anyone else - which I just don't understand. How can this NOT affect anyone else? They have sent the service manager home with a vehicle like mine to test drive so he can see first hand what I am talking about. I'm not sure how this is going to help me though...but the more of us that complain and bring the issue to the companies attention, the better! They need a fix for this! I want a new headlight system that doesn't have this dark spot! Thank you for replying so I know I'm not alone in this!

 

[Mopwr4me]

Just picked mine up last night and I have the same issue as well. Very distracting when driving. I’m not sure if it’s the design of the light housing or what but it should be fixed. It is like right in the left lane and it sucks. Too dark of an area that should be lit up. Hopefully they come out with a fix soon.

 

[Limeybastard]

Wonder if this is due to non projector headlights being used ?

 

[arbigard]

Is the problem with LED or regular headlamps?

 

[Mopwr4me]

Is the problem with LED or regular headlamps?

Headlamps

 

[tarob]

Headlamps

Let me ask the question a different way. Is this problem with Limited or non-Limited models? Limited has the projector type while all other models have reflector type. We have a Limited and are quite happy with night driving.

 

[NikonGuy]

How pronounced is it?

I believe this is a feature to help with blinding oncoming drivers.

I have the Limited trim and also notice this.

 

[Mopwr4me]

Let me ask the question a different way. Is this problem with Limited or non-Limited models? Limited has the projector type while all other models have reflector type. We have a Limited and are quite happy with night driving.

I have a limited as well. It’s nice to drive and the lights do their job except for that large shadow spot and n the left lane. It is very distracting for me. I used to be a Hyundai mechanic and my main issue is trying to figure out why it is like that more so than anything. I personally think it was either intentionally done or a flaw in the design of the headlight bezels.

 

[BigRed22Tucson]

We have the Limited non-hybrid model and I have seen the void you are referring to. I have actually seen one from each individual headlight. Looking at the headlight housing, I believe it is caused by the design of the housing. Still not sure on whether that was an intentional design, or an oversight. I have seen some say that it is by design, to limit the light in the eyes of oncoming traffic, which does make sense as I have still been flashed by my fair share of drivers who think I have my brights on.

Fortunately I do not find the void to be distracting or to hinder my ability to see at night, though I can understand others' concerns. Frankly these are the best headlights I have ever had in a vehicle and they light up the road very well. I do travel on some completely dark country roads and they do a great job of allowing me to see everything, even little critters poised to shoot across the road as I approach.

 

[1226940]

I’m experiencing the same issue. I called the service dept at the dealership and they hadn’t heard of it. Is there a proper channel to notify Hyundai about an issue such as this

 

[Mopwr4me]

It seems like this might be a drain that is intentional. Even other models like the Santa Fe have a similar issue. This may be the blinding factor to oncoming traffic. I have never seen it on other vehicles before but we will see what Hyundai says. Might just have to learn how to deal with it for now. If they get enough complaints about it they will put out a TSB for it if they find a fix.

 

[PMCErnie]

It’s not a problem, it’s a feature.

 

[Mopwr4me]

It’s not a problem, it’s a feature.

It is a problem if it blacks out part of the roadway that needs to be seen. I understand what you are saying though.

 

[1226940]

It’s not a problem, it’s a feature.

 

[1226940]

I can’t agree that this is a feature. It is a large dead spot that I thought was created because I had a huge bug on the headlight. I checked it out and everything looks good. But on the left hand side there is a large fuzzy dark gap in the headlamp coverage. My Hyundai dealer has never heard of it but they aren’t open at night to see for themselves.

 

[Circuitsmith]

My Hyundai dealer has never heard of it but they aren’t open at night to see for themselves.

If they gave a **** they could point it at a wall in the shop and turn the shop lights off.

 

[1226940]

If they gave a **** they could point it at a wall in the shop and turn the shop lights off.

When I take it in for its first visit, I’ll talk to them about it.

 

[PMCErnie]

I can’t agree that this is a feature. It is a large dead spot that I thought was created because I had a huge bug on the headlight. I checked it out and everything looks good. But on the left hand side there is a large fuzzy dark gap in the headlamp coverage. My Hyundai dealer has never heard of it but they aren’t open at night to see for themselves.

Why not take a photo and post it here? Easy to pull up in front of your garage door, or another building, at night.

By the way, if your dealer has an indoor garage, they could certainty view it on their shop wall.