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2011 Hyundai Genesis Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

56/100

#5 most-complained of 10 Genesis years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2011 Hyundai Genesis has 122 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 56 out of 100 — #5 highest of 10 Genesis model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is brakes (29 complaints, 24% of the total). Complaints report 12 crashes, 3 fires, and 6 injuries.

Complaints
122
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
12 / 3
Injuries / deaths
6 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20.5
17.5 city / 25.5 hwy

Top 2011 Hyundai Genesis problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes29 (24%)
  2. Electrical System27 (22%)
  3. Engine27 (22%)
  4. Other27 (22%)
  5. Steering10 (8%)
  6. Structure & Body7 (6%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (6%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain7 (6%)
  9. Airbags4 (3%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers4 (3%)
2011 Hyundai Genesis complaints: complaints filed per quarter112011 Q12013 Q22014 Q42016 Q22017 Q42019 Q22021 Q22026 Q2
153 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2017 Q3 (11).

2011 Hyundai Genesis recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 14V713000Nov 7, 2014Electrical System42,925 vehicles

    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.

    Risk: A following vehicle may not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop if the stop lamps on the vehicle do not illuminate as expected. There is an increased risk of a rear-end crash as a result.

    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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 125.

  2. NHTSA 13V489000Oct 29, 2013Brakes43,500 vehicles

    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).

    Risk: If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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. Hyundai will replace the factory brake fluid in those vehicles that have not previously had the factory brake fluid replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or by email at [email protected]. Hyundai's recall number is 114.

  3. NHTSA 13V113000Apr 1, 2013Electrical System1,712,336 vehicles

    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. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.

    Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

    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.

2011 Hyundai Genesis fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17.5 MPG
Highway
25.5 MPG
Combined
20.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,550
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2011 compared with other Genesis years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002008200920102011201220132014201520162018
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2009Avoid100235320
2010Good3388320
2011Caution56122320.5
2012Avoid78260219.5
2013Caution67126020.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2011 Hyundai Genesis a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2011 Hyundai Genesis ranks #5 of 10 among Genesis model years (Complaint Index 56/100, verdict: Caution). It has 122 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Hyundai Genesis?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (29 complaints), electrical system (27 complaints), and engine (27 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 65,000 miles.
Does the 2011 Hyundai Genesis have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2011 Hyundai Genesis, most recently reported 2014, covering electrical system and brakes.
What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Hyundai Genesis?
EPA rates the 2011 Hyundai Genesis at 20.5 MPG combined (17.5 city / 25.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.