2011 Hyundai Genesis Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2011 Hyundai Genesis has a complaint index of 56 and ranks 5th worst out of 10 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Brakes are the top problem area with 29 complaints (24% share) and a median failure mileage of 73,700.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 56/100
- #5 of 10 Genesis years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 122
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 12
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20.5
- 17.5 city / 25.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
Top 2011 Hyundai Genesis problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes29 (24%)
- Electrical System27 (22%)
- Engine27 (22%)
- Other27 (22%)
- Steering10 (8%)
- Structure & Body7 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (6%)
- Airbags4 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes fail to stop the vehicle even with hard, repeated pedal pressure, sometimes after another car strikes the vehicle.
- Owners report the parking brake failing to hold, letting the car roll backward down a driveway.
- Engine RPMs spike unexpectedly while parked or idling, and the vehicle lurches forward or rear-ends another car without pedal input.
- Airbags failed to deploy during a crash after the vehicle lost control and hit an embankment.
- A front tire loses control at highway speed accompanied by a loud noise from underneath the vehicle.
2011 Hyundai Genesis recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Hyundai Genesis reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2011 Genesis a complaint index of 56, ranking it 5th worst among 10 model years, with a Caution verdict. Brakes, electrical system, and engine are the top reported problem areas.
- What problems does the 2011 Hyundai Genesis have?
- Owners filed 29 brake complaints, 27 electrical system complaints, and 27 engine complaints. Median mileage at brake failure was 73,700.
- Does the 2011 Hyundai Genesis have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Genesis, covering the electrical system stop lamp switch circuit and brake fluid corrosion in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- Is the 2011 Genesis better or worse than other Genesis years?
- The 2011 model's complaint index of 56 is better than 2009 (100), 2012 (78), and 2015 (89), all rated Avoid, but worse than 2010 (33, Good) and 2014 (22, Best).