2011 Hyundai Genesis engine problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 Hyundai Genesis — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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”
filed Apr 3, 2025
“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…”
filed Dec 10, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
23-EM-005H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 13, 2023
Engine problems in other Genesis years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Genesis | 27 | 28% |
| 2015 Genesis | 41 | 14% |
| 2014 Genesis | 6 | 27% |
| 2013 Genesis | 41 | 33% |
| 2012 Genesis | 68 | 26% |
| 2010 Genesis | 6 | 7% |
| 2009 Genesis | 13 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Hyundai Genesis
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.