Is the 2011 Hyundai GENESIS COUPE reliable?

The 2011 Hyundai GENESIS COUPE has 30 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.0x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: average. Most common issue: BRAKES problems.

What are common problems with the 2011 Hyundai GENESIS COUPE?

Top problems: BRAKES (8 complaints, avg repair $500); TRANSMISSION (3 complaints, avg repair $500); BODY/STRUCTURE (3 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2011 Hyundai GENESIS COUPE?

Yes, there are 4 recall(s): AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:INTERLOCK/LOCKOUT. Contact any Hyundai dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Hyundai GENESIS COUPE?

The 2011 Hyundai GENESIS COUPE gets 22 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2182. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2011 Hyundai GENESIS COUPE?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2011 Hyundai GENESIS COUPE is approximately $1,366/year (sedan-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2011 Hyundai GENESIS COUPE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2011 Hyundai GENESIS COUPE has 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 29. The most common issue is brakes problems (27% of all complaints), specifically: this has happened a total of 4 times since i have owned the car. the first happened a few months after purchasing the car, when trying to stop from 40mph at a red light. the brakes failed and i ran the red light avoiding any accident. i drove approximately 25 more miles with no occurrence the rest o. There are 4 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.

3 fire reports 4 crash reports 4 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

BRAKES

8 complaints

27%

• THIS HAS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. THE FIRST HAPPENED A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR, WHEN TRYING TO STOP FROM 40MPH AT A RED LIGHT. THE BRAKES FAILED AND I RAN THE RED LIGHT AVOIDING ANY ACCIDENT. I DROVE APPROXIMATELY 25 MORE MILES WITH NO OCCURRENCE THE REST O
• 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 n
• 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.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“THIS HAS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. THE FIRST HAPPENED A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR, WHEN TRYING TO STOP FROM 40MPH AT A RED LIGHT. THE BRAKES FAILED AND I RAN THE RED LIGHT AVOIDING ANY ACCIDENT. I DROVE APPROXIMATELY 25 MORE MILES WITH NO OCCURRENCE THE REST O”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2011 Hyundai GENESIS COUPE

Based on 17 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 53K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 30-60K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (4)

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION07/10/2016

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 occupant.

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.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2011 Hyundai GENESIS COUPE

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,182

Per month

$182

Per mile

18.2¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,824/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,600/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2011 Hyundai GENESIS COUPE

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,366

Full coverage / month

$114

Liability only / year

$611

vs US avg

-18%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.85x

= Full coverage estimate$1366

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Hyundai GENESIS COUPE Service Intervals

Oil change

8K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

8K mi

Brake fluid

24 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

60K mi

Spark plugs

90K mi

Cabin air filter

15K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

60K mi

Turbo engines (1.6T, 2.0T) need premium fuel and more frequent oil (some owners service at 5,000 miles).

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Hyundai New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

5 yr / 60K mi

Powertrain

10 yr / 100K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

10 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

7 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / unlimited mi

10 years/100K powertrain warranty is transferable only to first purchaser after initial owner

These are the terms for a new Hyundai. If you're buying a used 2011 GENESIS COUPE, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Hyundai dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 30 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: THIS HAS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. THE FIRST HAPPENED A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR, WHEN TRYING TO STOP FROM 40MPH AT A RED LIGHT. THE BRAKES FAILED AND I RAN THE RED LIGHT AVOIDING ANY ACCIDENT. I DROVE APPROXIMATELY 25 MORE MILES WITH NO OCCURRENCE THE REST O
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE GEAR BOX SEIZED AND SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN SARBANES ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE VEHICLE SAFETY. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A METAL-ON-METAL SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WOULD BIND WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE NOISE AND STEERING ISSUES WERE CONFIRMED. THE DEA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT CRASHED HEAD ON INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED FRACTURES TO THE STERNUM, A BRAIN HEMORRHAGE, AND WHIPLASH. THE V
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 4 recalls have been completed — free at any Hyundai dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)