Does the 2011 Hyundai Genesis have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Hyundai Genesis, the most recent reported on November 7, 2014 (Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (26 complaints), followed by electrical system (19).

How many 2011 Hyundai Genesis complaints mention a crash or fire?

12 of 122 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2011 Hyundai Genesis recalls and problems

3 recalls and 122 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Hyundai Genesis.

recalls

122

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2011 Hyundai Genesis recalls

Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch

NHTSA campaign 14V713000 · reported November 7, 2014 · Hyundai Motor America · 42,925 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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. Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminate.
The 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. There is an increased risk of a rear-end crash as a result.
The fix: 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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 125.

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

NHTSA campaign 13V489000 · reported October 29, 2013 · Hyundai Motor Company · 43,500 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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).
The risk: If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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. Hyundai will replace the factory brake fluid in those vehicles that have not previously had the factory brake fluid replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or by email at [email protected]. Hyundai's recall number is 114.

Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch

NHTSA campaign 13V113000 · reported April 1, 2013 · Hyundai Motor Company · 1,712,336 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
The risk: 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. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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 number is 110.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Unknown or other26
Electrical system19
Vehicle speed control16
Service brakes15
Engine14
Service brakes, hydraulic14
Exterior lighting11
Steering10
Power train7
Air bags4

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 20, 2026 · Service brakes
Noticed after driving my Hyundai genesis and once running for roughly 15-20 mins once the engine has warmed up I noticed a bounce feeling coming from the front end(I thought)and then noticed my speed dropped and when pressure was apply to the gas pedal it wouldn’t go, as the car slowed down by itself until it came to…

Jun 22, 2026 · Seats
Passenger side seat's active headrest auto deployed/broke when I was driving the car alone. This might be safety issue if driver seat headrest also breaks while driving.

Apr 3, 2025 · Electrical system
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

Mar 17, 2024 · Power train
The car stops while driving and all the lights on the dash lights up. Happened a couple of times in the last 2 days, both the times the speed was around 20-30 mph. I am really worried about the issue and called the closest Hyundai dealer at San Bruno, CA who gave an appointment in May to check it.

Dec 5, 2023 · Service brakes
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. There are currently two warning lights on one for the ECS which is the traction control stabilizer…

Genesis model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2008	0	1	0	0
2009	3	235	15	2
2010	3	88	4	0
2011	3	122	12	3
2012	2	260	8	1
2013	0	126	14	2
2014	0	22	4	0

Across all years, the 2015 Genesis has the most complaints (290). All Hyundai Genesis years →

Questions

Does the 2011 Hyundai Genesis have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Hyundai Genesis, the most recent reported on November 7, 2014 (Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Hyundai Genesis?: Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (26 complaints), followed by electrical system (19).
How many 2011 Hyundai Genesis complaints mention a crash or fire?: 12 of 122 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 20, 2026.