Most common 2011 Hyundai Genesis problems
Share of the 146 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Hyundai Genesis complaints by model year
Best Genesis years: 2014, 2016. Years to avoid: 2015, 2012, 2009. Compare all years →
2011 Hyundai Genesis recalls (6)
Electrical system › Ignition › Interlock/lockout
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Genesis Coupe vehicles. A return spring in the ignition lock switch may fracture, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the vehicle is started in gear, without the parking brake applied.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition lock switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge.
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to June 11, 2016. The electrical harness connector for the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may dislodge when the seat is moved.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will secure the OCS connector to prevent it from disconnecting, free of charge. Parts are not currently available and a second letter will be sent to owners when parts are…
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Hyundai Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, to November 21, 2010, and 2011 Hyundai Equus vehicles manufactured July 31, 2010, to November 21, 2010. Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminate.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the stop lamp switch circuit, free of charge. Hyundai issued an interim notification to owners on January 6, 2015. The recall began on March 23, 2015.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, through March 28, 2012. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners and instruct them to bring their vehicle to a dealer for service. Hyundai will inspect the HECU module for proper operation, and will replace the modules as necessary.
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2011 Hyundai Genesis:
Brake hydraulic control module failure
On October 28, 2013, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing a safety defect in the braking system of approximately 43,500 model year (MY) 2009 through 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedans (NHTSA Recall No.
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando.
What 2011 Hyundai Genesis owners say
Brakes all 37 →
The contact's son owns a 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact stated the brake light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who performed a pressure test and determined that the ABS module had failed due to a leak. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The contact stated that brake fluid was added for the brake light to turn off. The dealer informed the contact the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,444.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. The contact firmly depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact changed the brake fluid; however, the failure recurred. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V489000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
Electrical system all 20 →
When the car gets wet, it sends my dashboard lights flashing, and I'm able to put the car in gear without stepping on the brake, I brought it to numerous of Honda dealerships and other mechanical shops, and they are undetermined to find the cause
Complaint: total loss of vehicle due to electrical wiring harness failure. After recall 13V113000, 04/01/13, exterior lighting:brake lights: switch was fixed by dealership, we had repeated problems with interior lights failing, then with license plate light blowing out, and as time went on other electrical things not working- but only intermittently - would not repeat the problem when we had it looked at. Finally, at a city street stoplight, my husband driving and I am in passenger seat, I noticed wisp of smoke. Car then filled with smoke that smelled like burning electrical. Opened windows, seemed to clear, only a mile to destination, and nothing seemed wrong otherwise. When we stopped, checked all over vehicle and could not see problem. Car sat an hour. When time to leave, car would not go in gear, and dashboard warnings appeared. …
Engine & cooling
I was driving home on January 1, 2023 at 5 AM at about 60 mph on an interstate when I heard a sound come from the back of my car and then looked into the rearview mirror and smelled smoke and saw fire flames in my rear and side mirrors. I tried to use my brakes to stop my car, but the brakes would not work, so I took it out of Drive and put it into park... which slowed the car down and I was able to exit the car right before it burst into flames. The car is now a total loss.
When the car gets wet, it sends my dashboard lights flashing, and I'm able to put the car in gear without stepping on the brake, I brought it to numerous of Honda dealerships and other mechanical shops, and they are undetermined to find the cause
2011 Hyundai Genesis engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | RWD | 21 / 30 / 24 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 20 / 29 / 23 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 18 / 27 / 21 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 17 / 26 / 20 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 17 / 24 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Hyundai Genesis a good car?
Based on 146 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Genesis rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Genesis at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Hyundai Genesis?
The brakes — 37 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › control unit/module. Next are the electrical system (20) and engine & cooling (18).
How many recalls does the 2011 Hyundai Genesis have?
There are 6 recalls for the 2011 Hyundai Genesis, the most recent from July 25, 2024 (interlock/lockout). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Hyundai Genesis?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014 and 2016. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2015, 2012 and 2009. See the full Hyundai Genesis years comparison.
At what mileage do 2011 Hyundai Genesis problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 64,000 miles; 35% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.