repaired · 2016 Q2
Brake lights: switch
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.
2011 Hyundai GenesisProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 122 owner complaints about the 2011 Hyundai Genesis, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-713 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Hyundai Genesis has problems
122 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
16Vehicle speed control7 crash/fire/injury
15Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
14Engine1 crash/fire/injury
14Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
11Exterior lighting
10Steering2 crash/fire/injury
7Power train
4Air bags
2713 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 19 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 3 |
| Engine | 14 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 14 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 0 |
| Steering | 10 | 2 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 27 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2011 Hyundai Genesis recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
Risk. If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other Genesis year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Genesis median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2011 Hyundai Genesis safety ratings
2011 Hyundai Genesis 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2011 Hyundai Genesis, and the recalls they led to.
- Brake hydraulic control module failureLed to recall 13V-489
In owners' words
What Genesis owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
Headlights will intermittently flicker off for several seconds when using turn signal. I understand this is already noted in TSB 20-BE-009H
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…
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