2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5) · Service Brakes (3) · Power Train (3)
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Safety recalls (4)
Electrical System:ignition:interlock/Lockout 2024-07-25 · campaign 24V562000 · 12,612 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Genesis Coupe vehicles. A return spring in the ignition lock switch may fracture, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the vehicle is started in gear, without the parking brake applied.
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition lock switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 266.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2023-09-22 · campaign 23V651000 · 1,649,478 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification 2016-10-07 · campaign 16V722000 · 84,500 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to June 11, 2016. The electrical harness connector for the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may dislodge when the seat is moved.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the disconnected OCS would, by default, cause the first stage, and only the first stage, of the air bag to deploy, whether there is a child seat in the front seat and the bag should not deploy or if the crash is severe and both stages should deploy. Either scenario increases the risk of injury to the front seat oc
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will secure the OCS connector to prevent it from disconnecting, free of charge. Parts are not currently available and a second letter will be sent to owners when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 151.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2013-04-01 · campaign 13V113000 · 1,712,336 vehicles
Defect: 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, m
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.
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.
Service bulletins (48)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-10-22 · 26-BD-011G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. this tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly.
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Exterior Lighting 2025-11-06 · 25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. this tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. lamp assembly replacement is not necessary
Electrical System 2024-05-10 · 24-01-009H-1 · Service Campaign
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Showing the 6 most recent of 48 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-01-24 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 57,444 mi“the contact’s son owns a 2011 hyundai genesis coupe. the contact stated the brake light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who performed a pressure test and determined that the abs module had failed due to a leak. the contact was informed that the abs module needed to be replaced. the contact stated that brake fluid was …”
2024-11-28 · Service Brakes“the brake lines and fuel lines were corroded. the corrosion of the brake lines would lead to brake failure and the corrosion of the fuel lines would lead to a fire. the hyundai dealer was the first to find the brake problem and after inspection by my mechanic, the fuel lines were also found to be corroded. i took my car in for a recall service at …”
2024-05-20 · Visibility:windshield · 152,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 hyundai genesis coupe. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed during a rainstorm, there was water leaking into the interior of the vehicle through the rear windshield. the contact observed mold developing throughout the interior of the vehicle. later, the contact stated that upon attempting to start the veh…”
2024-04-19 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact owns a 2011 hyundai genesis coupe. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was not contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…”
2023-12-21 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact owns a 2011 hyundai genesis coupe. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was made aware of the is…”
2023-11-08 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact owns a 2011 hyundai genesis coupe. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had e…”
2023-03-02 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 98,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 hyundai genesis coupe. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. the contact firmly depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. the contact changed the brake fluid; however, the failure recurred. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign …”
2023-01-05 · Service Brakes · 🔥 fire“i was driving home on january 1, 2023 at 5 am at about 60 mph on an interstate when i heard a sound come from the back of my car and then looked into the rearview mirror and smelled smoke and saw fire flames in my rear and side mirrors. i tried to use my brakes to stop my car, but the brakes would not work, so i took it out of drive and put it into…”
2022-12-15 · Structure:body“part number 82655-2m000 door handle base broke. this makes it so the door cannot be opened from the outside. if i were in an accident and my door was crushed no one could open the other door to get me out. this same pet was in a safety recall for a different model of theirs. …”
2020-05-20 · Air Bags · 123,000 mi · 💥 crash“the hyundai genesis coupe 2011 was involved in an accident on the highway and the airbags did not deploy during the crash. hyundai inspected the car and denied any responsibility. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.