This factory service and repair manual is matched to the 2011 Genesis — to that model year and to the engines and trims Hyundai built it with, so the torque figures, clearances and step order you work to are the ones specified for your sedan rather than close-enough numbers borrowed from another year.
Engines covered
- 4.6L V8 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 3.8L V6 (231 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- 3.8
- 4.6
Known issues on the 2011 Genesis. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the hydraulic brake fluid: certain 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion, and if the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash. The second covers the exterior lighting brake light switch: a failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking, or an inability to disengage the cruise control. Owners have filed 160 complaints for the year and Hyundai has issued 73 technical service bulletins.
Whether the job in front of you is brake work, testing a stop lamp switch or keeping the 4.6 V8 or the 3.8 V6 on its service schedule, it holds you to Hyundai’s own procedure and the exact specification for your 2011 Genesis.
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.
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.
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.
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, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 6
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.
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.
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).
If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or by email at consumeraffairs@hmausa.com. Hyun
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivers-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These infla
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driverside airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN),
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 th
This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2.
This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming
This bulletin outlines the basic components of the BG Fuel Test Kit and the procedure to test the quality of the fuel during vehicle diagnosis. Poor fuel quality may lead to cold engine startability issues, hesitation at idle or during acce
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can becom
Showing the 8 most recent of 66 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
I WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH IN THE LANE, THE CAR ON THE LEFT LANE HIT THE REAR BODY AND TIRE OF DRIVER SIDE, BUT THE CAR DIDN'T STOP EVEN AFTER THE IMPACT. AFTER THE COLLISION, I PRESSED VERY HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP, BUT IT KEPT MOVING, EVEN INCREASED ITS SPEED UP TO 60 MPH, AND TURNED INTO THE DIFFERENT DIRECTION. ALSO THE WHEEL WAS STUCK BY ITSELF AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN ANYWHERE WITH MY HANDS. IT WENT OFF THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT ANY CONTROL. 20 YEARS OLD TOYOTA CAMRY WAS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES, SIZE: 255/45R18 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE CONTROL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND SLOW DOWN, HE CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS LOW. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEEL BELTS FAILED AND NEEDED TO
MY WIFE WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AND PUSHED INTO A TREE DEAD CENTER. THE AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE. SHE RECEIVED 4 BROKEN RIBS AND A BROKEN CHEST BONE SHE WAS MAKING A U TURN AND THE OTHER CAR WAS SPEEDING AND HIT HER IN THE REAR AND PUSHED HER 100 FEET ACROSS THE STREET INTO A TREE.....UPDATED 10/19/15 *BF
ON 8/16/11, WHILE DRIVING DOWN A COUPLE OF HILLS ON MY BRAKES, APPROACHING A CAR & STOP SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION A LITTLE OVER 2 BLOCKS AWAY, I PRESSED DOWN HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CAR, A NEW, 2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS, WOULD NOT STOP. I CONTINUED TO PRESS HARDER AND HARDER ON THE BRAKE, BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. IT JUST CONTINUED AT TO MOVE AT THE SPEED I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HILL, APPROXIMATELY 15-20 MPH. AS A RESULT, THE CAR ROLLED DIRECTLY INTO THE CAR SITTI
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 VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
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
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A WALL ON APRIL 23, 2011. ON JUNE 3, 2011 WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED THROUGH THE STOP SIGN AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE REAR FENDER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER WERE NOT INJURED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THAT TYPE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE
I WAS SITTING IN MY CAR WITH THE EMERGENCY BREAK ENGAGED WHEN MY CAR STARTED TO ROLL BACK DOWN MY DRIVEWAY. NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRIED I COULD NOT PUSH THE BREAK IN AND THE EMERGENCY BREAK WAS ON THE ENTIRE TIME. MY DOOR IS NOW CRUNCHED UP FROM ROLLING BACK INTO A TREE. IT WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN MY DRIVEWAY, ACROSS THE STREET AND INTO MY NEIGHBORS YARD BEFORE MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO STOP BY PUSHING THE BREAK PEDAL AS HARD AS HE COULD. I BRUISED MY SHOULDER TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE CAR WH
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2016 I WAS DRIVING ON OLYMPIC BLVD APPROXIMATELY 35 PMH. AS I ATTEMPTED TO TURN RIGHT ON THE ROUND ABOUT TO THE AVENUE OF THE STARS I WAS UNABLE TO BRAKE. I FLOORED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES WERE UNRESPONSIVE. I ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE AGAIN BUT BY THAT TIME IT WAS TOO LATE. MY CAR HIT AND DROVE ONTO THE CURB WHERE IT REMAINED UNABLE TO MOVE UNTIL AAA ARRIVED. I BROKE BOTH LEFT WHEELS AND THE AXEL ALONG WITH OTHER SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE.
MY 2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS ENGAGED IN UNINTENDED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON 3/9/16 AT 5:35 PM, IN TAMPA, FL, RESULTING IN A CRASH INTO A DWELLING AT 306 WEST FRANCES AVENUE, TAMPA, FL.33607. VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING PARKED ON SIDE OF HOUSE WHEN IT ALL OF A SUDDEN ACCELERATED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP IT
ABS MODULE FAILED. BRAKE PEDAL GOES DOWN TO FLOOR TO STOP THE VEHICLE.
WHEN STARTING MY CAR, RPMS JUMPED TO 4 WITHOUT PRESS ANY PEDALS. AND MY CAR WAS SHAKING AND REALLY BIG SOUND FROM ENGINE WHILE ITS ON PARK. AND I SWITCHED TO DRIVE MODE AND SUDDENLY MY CAR MOVE FORWARD BY ITSELF. AND THEN HIT SIDEWALK AND HEATSHIELD GOT DAMAGED. I WENT TO DEALERSHIP. BUT NO PROBLEM FOUND. I WAS REALLY SCARED, I THOUGHT IM GONNA DIE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CRASHING INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE LOCAL DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REASON WHY THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,233.
ON DECEMBER 18, 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:45PM, MY HUSBAND AND I WERE BEGINNING OUR TRIP TO AN EVENT. WE WERE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, ABOUT THE 4TH OR 5TH CAR IN LINE TO TURN LEFT ONTO A MAJOR ROAD. THERE ARE 2 LANES FOR TURNING LEFT AND WE WERE IN THE TURN LANE NEXT TO THE LANE THAT GOES STRAIGHT ACROSS THE MAIN ROAD BECAUSE WE WERE GOING TO HAVE TO MAKE THE FIRST RIGHT ONTO THE INTERSTATE AFTER GETTING ON THE MAIN ROAD. WE HAD ALREADY COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND HAD BEEN STOPPED FOR PROBABLY A
Showing the 15 most serious of 145 complaints filed with NHTSA.
