The Lemon Index
201020121st generation
Better than average · most complaints: speed control
Better years to buy
25 owner complaints, first 3 years 20–24 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2011 Toyota Avalon 1282011 Chevrolet Impala 1232011 Nissan Maxima 32
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 6,000 and 59,000 miles (9,700–95,000 km) (the middle half of the 22 complaints, of all 25 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 14V713000 (lights), 13V489000 (brakes) and 13V113000 (lights) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Does it accelerate and hold speed smoothly, with no surging or stalling?
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Do all the headlights, taillights and turn signals work?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Hyundai's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 25 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 6K to 59K miles (10K to 95K km) on the car (22 of all 25 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 3
- Lights · recall issued 2014
Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminate.
- Brakes · recall issued 2013
The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
- Lights · recall issued 2013
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…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Hyundai Genesis recall, all years · All Hyundai recalls
Government investigations
- ClosedBrake hydraulic control module failure2013–2014
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Genesis 4 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
| Hyundai Genesis 2 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,850–$3,750 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl.
Every Hyundai Genesis year. 2011 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2011 Hyundai Genesis reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew about two-thirds as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 64; 100 is average, lower is better). The Hyundai Genesis year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2010.
What are the most common 2011 Hyundai Genesis problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are speed control (32%), brakes (16%) and lights (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2011 Hyundai Genesis have?
3 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Hyundai Genesis get?
20 to 24 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2011 Hyundai Genesis problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 6,000 and 59,000 miles (9,700–95,000 km) (the middle half of the 22 complaints, of all 25 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2011 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2011 Hyundai Genesis have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2011 Hyundai Genesis cost in fuel a year?
About $2,850 to $3,750 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2011 Hyundai Genesis have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl.
What Hyundai Genesis year is better than the 2011?
Nearby, the 2010 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (a bit over half as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works