Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2011 Hyundai Genesis owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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. …
The car was parked (not running or moving) in an open air grocery store parking lot. I was in the grocery store for approximately 20 minutes and came out to find a crowd and a fire crew who had just put out the fire in the hood area of my car. I have photos of the car but they are on my phone and I don't know how to send them to computer.
In 2016, I filed complaint # 1084551 regarding the engine shutting down when my car had only 23000 miles. Unfortunately neither this agency or Hyundai USA gave me the an explanation as to why this happened, and happy Hyundai kept my car for 43 days to replace various engine parts. Now in 2019, the connector to the coolant fan melted which is related to the ECM module. There was an ECM recall at the time in March 2016 but it appears that the specifications of the recall didnt address/fix the problem. Further, it appears that the problem I encountered in 2016, thee ECM recall and the problem I have encountered on July 25, 2019 are very related. I can only hope and implore thos agency to look further into these issues. The car was in motion when the engine light came on. …
Recall on car back in 2014 for brake failure. Improper fluid used causing ABS assist module to fail resulting in soft break pedal. Purchased vehicle in 2014 used and never told of this issue after purchasing vehicle nor never sent any info. Electrical problems , drive seat wont respond , wind shield wipers randomly turning on . Tail lights not working also on recall. This notification also never sent to use resulting in the vehicle being rear ended last year . Passenger seat head rest deployed and not drivers. Car was fixed and a couple of weeks ago the passenger head reset deployed again hitting my daughter and at the same exploded and came of its frame landing in the back seat. Hyundia dealer wont do anything other than whats on recall now.
When engaging the turn signal, the headlights will flash off and back on quickly. This only happens when the headlights are set to "on" (as opposed to "auto"). It does not happen every time the turn signal is engaged, but it happens 15-20% of the time. It is distracting to the driver of the vehicle as well as other drivers around the vehicle. I've researched this and found it is not an isolated case: http://genesisowners.com/Hyundai-Genesis-forum/showthread.php?s=15515fe08925adeb2371411165fe2c76&t=12026&page=2.
The vehicle has issues with the Bluetooth sound system where it randomly disconnects regardless if the car is in motion or stationary. The car uses a lexicon sound system. However, the car experiences another issue with the display regarding selecting a Bluetooth device and the screen appears blank. From where the issue derives is unknown to pin point. One possibility is that the system reads a cd randomly without a disk being inside and it resets the system.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Genesis. On several occasions, while driving on the highway, the vehicle stalled without warning and lost power. The vehicle was towed to florence Hyundai (1721 w lucas st, florence, sc 2950[phone]) where no diagnostic failure codes were found and the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000.
"Takata recall" > my 2011 Hyundai Genesis sedan has been granting many problems with starting. Sometimes it will start up immediately, then sometimes it will start slowly or not start at all and simply revert to a clicking and no start. This seems to also be giving many other drivers problems as I look online. Please update this information as I do not wish to be left stranded. The vehicle is off when this problem occurs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Genesis. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while reversing. Each time, the contact was able to correct the failure by opening and closing the driver's door. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was not available.
Related recalls
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.
Electrical complaints in other Genesis years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2011 Hyundai Genesis?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Hyundai Genesis, 14% of the model year's 146 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2011 Hyundai Genesis electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 24V-562 (interlock/lockout, Jul 25, 2024). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2011 Hyundai Genesis electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 71,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 2 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.