Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net Income	$ 35,133	$ 24,321	$ 11,203
Other comprehensive income (loss), gross of tax:
Net gain (loss) on pension benefit obligation	126	(1,032)	(86)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	3,731	5,346	(19,203)
Unrealized loss on derivative securities	143	(18)	(206)
Other comprehensive income (loss), gross of tax	4,000	4,296	(19,495)
Other comprehensive income, related tax effects:
Net gain on pension benefit obligation	18	193
Foreign currency translation adjustments	426	108
Other comprehensive income, related tax effect	444	301
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	4,444	4,597	(19,495)
Comprehensive income (loss):	39,577	28,918	(8,292)
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest	(271)	7,523	(3,103)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Gentherm Incorporated:	$ 39,306	$ 21,395	$ (5,189)