2011 Hyundai Genesis Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 16%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,323miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Hyundai Genesis, 16% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,323 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 don't know how to send them to computer.”
NHTSA complaint #11382916, filed 2020-12, 71,323 miles“Takata recall > my 2011 Hyundai Genesis sedan has been granting many problems with starting. Sometimes it will start up immediately, then sometimes it will start slowly or not start at all and simply revert to a clicking and no start. This seems to also be giving many other drivers problems as I look online. Please update this information as I do not wish to be left stranded. The vehicle is off when this problem occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #11080039, filed 2018-03, 131,000 miles“Noticed that the head lights shut off for a couple of seconds when making a turn onto a ramp on an interstate. Seemed to happen when the turn signal was operated and has repeated a dozen or so times since the first occurrence, but can go weeks to months between incidents. I think that the head light selections switch was set to on at the time as I have not noticed this to occur when set to auto.”
NHTSA complaint #10662966, filed 2014-12, 26,500 miles“Complaint: total loss of vehicle due to electrical wiring harness failure. After recall 13v113000, 04/01/13, exterior lighting:brake lights: switch was fixed by dealership, we had repeated problems with interior lights failing, then with license plate light blowing out, and as time went on other electrical things not working- but only intermittently - would not repeat the problem when we had it looked at. Finally, at a city street stoplight, my husband driving and I am in passenger seat, I noticed wisp of smoke. Car then filled with smoke that smelled like burning electrical. …”
NHTSA complaint #10908200, filed 2016-09, 125,412 miles“The screen where the navigation is freezes and you cannot see to control to regulate the air or to connect via bluetooth for hands free. If you turn it off and on it still will not clear the screen and you are stuck with a logo. Navigation won't work and you are stuck. It has happened multiple times over 40 times in the last year.”
NHTSA complaint #11012784, filed 2017-08, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10174808Apr 23, 2020This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⢠A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. ⢠A 30 Day…
- 10170883Jan 16, 2020This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common…
- 10160098Apr 15, 2019This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module…
- 10060571Nov 1, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10060974Oct 22, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10066782Oct 10, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10060551Oct 1, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10052146Mar 1, 2013Hyundai: on certain model vehicles, an update is required on the ecm software and procedural information is being provided. Models up to 2013 genesis.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Hyundai Genesis
29 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Hyundai Genesis
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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