The 2011 Hyundai Genesis has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,798,761 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 161 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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, HYDRAULIC13V4890002013-10-2943,500 affected
Defect
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).
Consequence
If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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…
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. …
Consequence
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…
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
26
1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
19
2fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
15
7crashes2injuries
ENGINE
14
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
14
3crashes1injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
10
STEERING
10
1crashes1fires1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
8
POWER TRAIN
5
AIR BAGS
4
1crashes
Total complaints161
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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.”
“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”
“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”
“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”
“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.”
“Headlights will intermittently flicker off for several seconds when using turn signal. I understand this is already noted in tsb 20-be-009h”
“The car accelerates itself randomly. It’s happened with a lot of genesis’s of this generation. Almost crashed due to it. Very unsafe. Gave the vehicle to a friend and the problem reoccurred and he captured a video that I have”
“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 car has dropped and will not go back up without paying hyundai a lot of money to repair the window. For instance, in december 2022 I paid hyundai $660 to…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE13033 Opened 2013-10-17 · closed 2014-04-04
Brake hydraulic control module failure
On October 28, 2013, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing a safety defect in the braking system of approximately 43,500 model year (MY) 2009 through 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedans (NHTSA Recall No. 13V-489).The Hyundai report indicates that the recalled vehicles…
InvestigationPE13033 Opened 2013-10-17 · closed 2014-04-04
Brake hydraulic control module failure
On October 28, 2013, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing a safety defect in the braking system of approximately 43,500 model year (MY) 2009 through 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedans (NHTSA Recall No. 13V-489).The Hyundai report indicates that the recalled vehicles…
InvestigationPE13033 Opened 2013-10-17 · closed 2014-04-04
Brake hydraulic control module failure
On October 28, 2013, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing a safety defect in the braking system of approximately 43,500 model year (MY) 2009 through 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedans (NHTSA Recall No. 13V-489).The Hyundai report indicates that the recalled vehicles…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Hyundai Genesis as of
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