The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet availabl…
2011 hyundai Genesis brakes problems
severe 31 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
31
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
Brakes stop working randomly. Press pedal down and there is very little braking power. Had to pump brakes and limp home. Came back after sitting a while. This has happened several times - 6/7.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO WEST BROAD HYUNDAI LOCATED AT 8903 W BROAD ST RICHMOND VA 23294. THE DEALER STATED THE ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC AND MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE…
The HECU has been malfunctioning in my car for over a year now. It is an open recall for my make, model and year of car. I took it to Bob Rohrman Indy Hyundai and they diagnosed the failed part. This part affects my ABS. There are currently two warning lights on one for the ECS which is the traction control stabilizer and the ABS light is on. Meaning the use of the breaking system is limited and n…
The brake lines and fuel lines were corroded. The corrosion of the brake lines would lead to brake failure and the corrosion of the fuel lines would lead to a fire. The Hyundai dealer was the first to find the brake problem and after inspection by my mechanic, the fuel lines were also found to be corroded. I took my car in for a recall service at the dealer and after the service my brake light wo…
BRAKES ARE VERY MUSHY. OFTEN GOING TO FLOOR WITHOUT STOPPING. HAVE TO PUMP BRAKES TO STOP. DEALER SAYS THE HEC UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED (PART IS $3500). THIS 2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS WAS BUILT IN DURING TIME FRAME OF EARLIER RECALL BECAUSE HYUNDAI WAS USING CORROSIVE BRAKE FLUID. EARLIER MODELS WERE RECALLED BUT MINE WAS NOT? WHY? NOW THAT 6 YEARS HAVE PASSED, THE CORROSIVE BRAKE FLUID IS NOW CAUSING…
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2011 hyundai Genesis?
It's a meaningful issue. 31 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
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