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NHTSA has 146 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Hyundai Genesis[1]. Brakes top the list with 37 of them[2].

146owner complaints[1]
6recalls[3]
20–24MPG combined (EPA)[4]

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints across several parts of the car, and the groups below run from biggest to smallest. - Brakes. 37 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe the pedal sinking while stopping for traffic or a red light, brake lights that stopped working, and a car that crept forward when it should have held still. - Unknown or other. 29 complaints[5]. These reports do not point to one clear part, so they cover a mix of issues. - Electrical system. 20 complaints[6]. Owners describe headlights that blink off when the turn signal is used, power windows that dropped, and wiring trouble that spread to other lights and features. One story tells of a car that rolled on its own with the keyless ignition off. - Engine. 18 complaints[7]. Owners describe the engine revving on its own, sudden loss of power in a turn, and an engine that seized and would not turn over. - Speed control. 16 complaints[8]. This group has 7 crashes named in it[8]. Owners describe the car speeding up without a foot on the gas, or not slowing as expected when they pressed the brake. - Steering. 12 complaints[9]. - Exterior lighting. 11 complaints[10]. This group lines up with the headlight and brake light stories above. - Power train. 10 complaints[11]. None of them mention a crash, a fire or an injury[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2011 Genesis is necessarily included.

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
Genesis Coupe, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 5-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive[18] 20 / 29 / 23 $3,550
Genesis Coupe, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive[4] 21 / 30 / 24 $3,400
Genesis Coupe, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[19] 17 / 27 / 20 $3,350
Genesis Coupe, 3.8L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[20] 17 / 26 / 20 $3,350
Genesis, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[21] 18 / 27 / 21 $3,200
Genesis, 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive[22] 17 / 24 / 20 $4,100

Safety ratings

Version Overall Frontal Side Rollover Rollover risk
4 DR RWD[23] n/a n/a n/a 5 9.5%
2 DR RWD[24] n/a n/a n/a 5 8.2%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine Horsepower
2011 Hyundai Genesis with 2.0L 4-cylinder[25] 210 hp
2011 Hyundai Genesis with 3.8L 6-cylinder[26] 290 to 306 hp
2011 Hyundai Genesis with 4.6L 8-cylinder[27] 385 hp

How 2011 compares with other years

2009: 235 complaints, 3 recalls20092010: 156 complaints, 5 recalls20102011: 146 complaints, 6 recalls14620112012: 271 complaints, 5 recalls20122013: 200 complaints, 4 recalls20132014: 44 complaints, 3 recalls20142015: 306 complaints, 10 recalls20152016: 104 complaints, 6 recalls2016
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Genesis model year. The 2011 is highlighted[3].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
20092353
20101565
20111466
20122715
20132004
2014443
201530610
20161046

NHTSA's counts for the Genesis show 146 complaints and 6 recalls for 2011[3]. Among the 8 model years listed, 2 have fewer complaints than 2011 and 5 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2014 (44) and the most are for 2015 (306)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2011 Genesis?

The record for this model year is mixed. The brake group is the biggest on file[2], and the speed control group stands out for crashes named in the reports[8]. On the other side, these are unverified owner reports[1]. The page sections on recalls, fuel use and safety ratings add the rest of the picture. If you are shopping for one, ask for service records on the brakes, the lights and the electrical system.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Hyundai Genesis?
Brakes lead the complaint groups on file[2], followed by a mixed group with no clear part[5] and the electrical system[6]. The problems section above retells what owners describe.
Does the 2011 Hyundai Genesis have recalls?
Yes. The recall count for this model year is on the by-year fact[3], and each recall is listed in the Recalls section of this page.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Hyundai Genesis get?
See the fuel economy section of this page. It is built from EPA data, so we do not repeat the figures here.
Is the 2011 Hyundai Genesis reliable?
The record is mixed. NHTSA has 146 owner complaints on file[1], and the biggest group is brakes[2]. These are unverified reports and are not adjusted for sales.
Which year of the Hyundai Genesis is best?
Use the by-year comparison section on this page. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat any comparison as a rough guide[3].

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 146 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Hyundai Genesis (15 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 9 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 37 complaints name the brakes component group (5 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 73,700). NHTSA vehicle records
  3. Owner complaints and recalls for every Hyundai Genesis model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  4. EPA rating for Genesis Coupe, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 30 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  5. 29 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 73,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 20 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 68,161). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 18 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 80,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 16 complaints name the speed control component group (7 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 38,233). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 12 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 39,473). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 11 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 42,500). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 10 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 35,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. Recall 24V562, filed July 25, 2024: Electrical System › Ignition › Interlock / Lockout. NHTSA recall database
  13. Recall 23V651, filed September 22, 2023: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit / Module . NHTSA recall database
  14. Recall 16V722, filed October 7, 2016: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification. NHTSA recall database
  15. Recall 14V713, filed November 7, 2014: Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch. NHTSA recall database
  16. Recall 13V489, filed October 29, 2013: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid. NHTSA recall database
  17. Recall 13V113, filed April 1, 2013: Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch. NHTSA recall database
  18. EPA rating for Genesis Coupe, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 5-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 29 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  19. EPA rating for Genesis Coupe, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 27 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  20. EPA rating for Genesis Coupe, 3.8L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 26 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  21. EPA rating for Genesis, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  22. EPA rating for Genesis, 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 24 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  23. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR RWD: rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
  24. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 2 DR RWD: rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 8.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
  25. EPA Test Car List, 2011 Hyundai Genesis with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 210 hp. www.epa.gov
  26. EPA Test Car List, 2011 Hyundai Genesis with 3.8L 6-cylinder: rated 290 to 306 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
  27. EPA Test Car List, 2011 Hyundai Genesis with 4.6L 8-cylinder: rated 385 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.