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2011 Hyundai Genesis Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

Typical complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — is about in line with the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
121Complaints
3Recalls
12Crashes
3Fires
6Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (15.7% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System19 · 15.7%not available
Vehicle Speed Control15 · 12.4%not available
Service Brakes14 · 11.6%RecalledRecall 13V489000
Engine14 · 11.6%not available
Steering10 · 8.3%not available
Exterior Lighting10 · 8.3%RecalledRecall 14V713000 · Recall 13V113000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

Unspecified / other26 · 21.5%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19 · 15.7%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL15 · 12.4%
SERVICE BRAKES14 · 11.6%
ENGINE14 · 11.6%
STEERING10 · 8.3%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING10 · 8.3%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE8 · 6.6%
POWER TRAIN5 · 4.1%
AIR BAGS4 · 3.3%

Percentages are the share of the 121 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

NHTSA campaign 14V713000 · 2014 · reported 11/07/2014

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

NHTSA campaign 13V113000 · 2013 · reported 04/01/2013

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.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid

NHTSA campaign 13V489000 · 2013 · reported 10/29/2013

If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“The window regulators are built with a hard plastic that essentially melts in Florida heat and then your windows just drop. Each window in my…”NHTSA complaint 11522961 — filed 05/19/2023 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SQUISHY WHICH RESULTED IN FARTHER BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL WHILE ATTEMPTING…”NHTSA complaint 11415117 — filed 05/04/2021 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“CAR HAS SHUT OFF TWICE WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED. JERKS THEN SHUTS OFF WHILE IN DRIVE AND FOOT ON BRAKE. I HAD TO…”NHTSA complaint 11315863 — filed 03/03/2020 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

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

Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 26 of 121 NHTSA complaints (21.5%), followed by electrical system (19), vehicle speed control (15), service brakes (14). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2011 Hyundai Genesis have?

121 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2011 Hyundai Genesis have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V713000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2011 Hyundai Genesis's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.