YearToAvoid

2011 Hyundai Genesis Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 27 engine complaints for the 2011 Hyundai Genesis, 22% of all complaints filed for the year. Owners most often describe sudden unintended acceleration, with a median failure mileage of 57,385. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Engine complaints
27
22% of 122
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
57,385 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe the vehicle suddenly accelerating on its own while parking or approaching a stop, sometimes ending in a crash.
  • Several drivers report the engine revving up unexpectedly at idle or in stop-and-go traffic, forcing them to press hard on the brake to slow down.
  • Some complaints describe the throttle body failing, causing loss of forward power and a check engine light, followed by a repeat of the same problem after dealer repair.
  • Owners note the engine shaking with a loud noise and RPMs jumping to high levels without pressing any pedal, sometimes while the car was in park.
  • One complaint describes a fire starting in the hood area while the car was parked and not running.

When 2011 Hyundai Genesis engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 15, 2011, latest Apr 3, 2025.

2011 Hyundai Genesis engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2011Feb 2013Aug 2014Jan 2016May 2016Jul 2017Jul 2018Apr 2025
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2011 to Apr 2025; peak Oct 2014 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Hyundai Genesis

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Genesis model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201015 (17%)
  2. 201127 (22%)
  3. 201278 (30%)
  4. 201348 (38%)
  5. 201411 (50%)
  6. 201553 (18%)
  7. 201631 (32%)
  8. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2011 Hyundai Genesis?
NHTSA lists 27 engine complaints for the 2011 Genesis, making up 22% of the 122 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Hyundai Genesis engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue.
What mileage do engine problems typically show up at?
The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 57,385 miles.
Do engine problems in the 2011 Genesis lead to crashes?
NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries reported.
How does 2011 compare to other Genesis model years for engine complaints?
The 2011 Genesis shows 27 engine complaints (22% share), while 2012 shows 78 complaints (30% share) and 2013 shows 48 complaints (38% share), among other years in the data.

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.