MYRModel Year Report

2011 Hyundai Genesis

▲ Better than typical
2011 Hyundai Genesis
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:28:16.227Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Genesis Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 2008: 1 complaints 2008 2009: 234 complaints 2010: 88 complaints 2010 2011: 121 complaints 2011 2012: 259 complaints 2012 2013: 126 complaints 2014: 22 complaints 2014 2015: 289 complaints 2016: 95 complaints 2016 2018: 3 complaints 2018
2011: 121 complaints
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YearComplaints
20081
2009234
201088
2011121
2012259
2013126
201422
2015289
201695
20183

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 19 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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Headlights will intermittently flicker off for several seconds when using turn signal. I understand this is already noted in TSB 20-BE-009H

NHTSA ODI report, 20231120

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 12%

12% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHEN STARTING MY CAR, RPMS JUMPED TO 4 WITHOUT PRESS ANY PEDALS. AND MY CAR WAS SHAKING AND REALLY BIG SOUND FROM ENGINE WHILE ITS ON PARK. AND I SWITCHED TO DRIVE MODE AND SUDDENLY MY CAR MOVE FORWARD BY ITSELF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130217

ON 8/16/11, WHILE DRIVING DOWN A COUPLE OF HILLS ON MY BRAKES, APPROACHING A CAR & STOP SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION A LITTLE OVER 2 BLOCKS AWAY, I PRESSED DOWN HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110820

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A WALL ON APRIL 23, 2011.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110615

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH IN THE LANE, THE CAR ON THE LEFT LANE HIT THE REAR BODY AND TIRE OF DRIVER SIDE, BUT THE CAR DIDN'T STOP EVEN AFTER THE IMPACT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141031

The HECU has been malfunctioning in my car for over a year now. It is an open recall for my make, model and year of car. I took it to Bob Rohrman Indy Hyundai and they diagnosed the failed part. This part affects my ABS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231205

ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20130422 — exterior lighting

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, 2008-2

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 13V113000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20131017 — PE (closed 20140404)

Brake hydraulic control module failure

R 20131224 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 13V489000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150323 — exterior lighting

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.

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.

Campaign 14V713000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Hyundai Genesis — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V113000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V489000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V713000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2016 ● 2013

WORST YEARS

■ 2015 ■ 2012 ◆ 2009

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Hyundai Genesis reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Hyundai Genesis is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Hyundai Genesis?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Hyundai Genesis have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.