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2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (23%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 69 repairs.
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2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (81%)

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Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Georgia, United States
Apr 2013 - Sep 2017
May 2013

29700 mi
Actuator arm broke off into the turbo. New turbo was ordered. Service tech broke a mounting bolt on the manifold while removing the old turbo. A new manifold was ordered. 
Nov 2016

58959 mi
Vibration in the engine. Motor mounts were replaced. 
Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Florida, United States
Jun 2012 - Oct 2012
Apr 2012

7050 mi
Replaced transmission due to 2nd gear and 5th gear grinding. 
Jul 2012

9411 mi
Replaced turbocharger due to the wastegate actuator shearing off. Replaced turbocharger due to the wastegate actuator shearing off. 
Oct 2012

12000 mi
Failure of 5th gear synchronizer. Car lemoned on September 27th. Hyundai has until October 31st to repurchase vehicle of be in violation of the arbitrators decision. 
Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Florida, United States
Mar 2011 - Mar 2015
Feb 2012

11000 mi
Brought car in for a pulling tendency below 60 mph. Dealer claimed it was low tire pressure although TPMS light was not on at the time Rearview noise when low gears. Dealer could not duplicate due to rainy day and mechanic could hear the rattle coming from the mirror. 
Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2011 - Dec 2014
Sep 2011

9920 mi
Manual transmission replaced under warranty due to to loose parts in original transmission assembly 

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2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Hyundai Genesis Coupe in British Columbia, Canada
Apr 2014 - May 2017
Apr 2014

31000 mi
Timing, problem still persists but less frequently 
Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2013 - Jun 2015
Feb 2013

22820 mi
Valve Cover gasket was leaking oil. I noticed drips on the driveway, 
May 2013

24060 mi
Boost was not holding, eventually received an overboosting code. Eventually turned out to be the boost valve solenoid 
Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2014 - Oct 2018
Jan 2015 Check engine light on and with P0017 code. Dealer ordered new timing chains and CVVT was expected to be serviced or replaced. After timing chains were replaced and CVVT was cleaned, check engine light on again. New CVVT ordered.UNDRIVABLE 
May 2015

33480 mi
Check engine (P0014) has been on/off more than the Xmas Lights were this past winter. Dealer has been good at trying solutions passed on by Canadian HQ. Had to change to 5W40 synthetic oil, and have now changed intake and exhaust CVVT units. 
May 2016

37820 mi
Drivers window was not indexing, so motor replaced under extended warranty. 
May 2017

44100 mi
The root cause of the CEL ended up being a valve issue experienced by the original owner who had Hyundai mechanic repair it under warranty, which was incorrect. Finally resurfaced the head. Felt more powerful afterwards. 
Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Texas, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010

1100 mi
alignment did not fix problem front alignment pulls to right they do not know how to fix test drive do not know what the problem is car pulls to right they do not know what the problem is 
Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Florida, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2018
May 2014

46400 mi
Faulty steering rack replaced under warranty. After replaced noticed new sounds when car hits bumps. Car doesn't drive straight now. Bringing back to dealer again to have steering adjusted. 
Aug 2015

57700 mi
Ambient air temp sensor went bad causing CEL to come on. 
Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2013 - Aug 2021
Mar 2014

46000 mi

US $600
Some delamination of the chrome inside the tail lights. This repair was covered under the 5/60k basic warranty.. There was no cost to the owner. Both tail light assemblies replaced. The inside chrome was showing signs of deterioration. The light assemblies were replaced under the 5-60 warranty at no cost to the owner. 
Oct 2016

84300 mi

US $39
A serpentine idler pulley had a bearing go bad. I diagnosed and replaced it myself with an OEM part. 

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2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

306-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Georgia, United States
Feb 2014 - Jul 2014
Mar 2014

36000 mi
Bumper and wheel wells fell off after the same were repaired prior to my purchase. Brake pedal sensor died preventing the vehicle from starting. 
Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Georgia, United States
Apr 2014 - Jul 2022
Apr 2014

37000 mi
Water leak from defective seal on rear tail light cover. New part was ordered and replaced. 
Jun 2014

40000 mi
Hood uneven. Closed "tighter" on one side. 
Aug 2014

45000 mi
Broken mount to air dam when technician changed oil filter underneath the car. Tires rotated wrong; the sizes of the back & front tires are different. Beginning to wonder about the intelligence of the technician(s)@ this dealership. 
Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
May 2017

93000 mi

C $200
Push button start doesnt start the car on first try, randomly. Second or third attempt usually starts vehicle. Pushing the start button and waiting for 10-20 seconds sometimes works but turning it off and om tyically is quicker. Dealer troubleshot for over an hour and contacted hyundai canada, issue still remains unfixed. 
Jun 2017

94860 mi

C $50
Door push switch failed, caused door to think it was open constantly. 
Jan 2018

104160 mi

C $2700
Door lock solenoid failed Oil leak from timing chain cover Brakes needed replacing foe safety. Rotors and pads Starter failed 
Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Florida, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
Jan 2015

81700 mi
Hairline fracture on oil filter housing causing small oil leak, Dealer replace housing for free. Car was under warranty. 
Dec 2016

86000 mi
Drivers seat would not move backwards, stop limit switch was stuck in forward position. Removed switch and cleaned to solve the problem. 
Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Texas, United States
May 2013 - Jul 2018
Dec 2016

71000 mi

US $105
battery died.....one cell....battery was original. six years o;d 
Mar 2017

72000 mi

US $495
rear shocks with rubber bumpers 
Jun 2017

73000 mi
replace oxygen sensors 
Aug 2017

73000 mi

US $760
front wheel bearings, four wheel alignment, 70k mile check=up 
Hyundai Genesis Coupe in New Jersey, United States
May 2011 - Apr 2014
Aug 2011

5000 mi
There is a hood alignment issue which was causing rattling noise over bumps. Dealer increased the stop-bumpers on the hood, which stopped the rattling, however it is raised. Will bring back for corporate tech 
May 2012

15300 mi
Paint by passenger-side fog light was bubbling, was sent to body shop to repair Sunroof squeaking/rattling Speaker rattling in driver-side door steering wheel vibrating around 65-75 mph, suggested it might be driveshaft from gencoupe.com thread 
Jul 2013

26300 mi
Condensation in the rear passenger-side taillight. They agreed to replace under warranty after I showed them a picture of the problem. 
Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Florida, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2018
Aug 2013

27000 mi
Original battery from factory. Battery died after being in the car for only 21 months. Replaced under warranty. 
Mar 2014

37000 mi
Paint in groove where hood and fenders meet was peeled off down to primer/metal on fenders. 
Aug 2014

43000 mi
Air compressor pulley bearing went bad, gave the car a whining sound while driving. Replaced Compressor. 
Sep 2014

45000 mi
Brakes wouldn't respond until half-way pressed. Brake fluid flushed, master cylinder replaced. Water leaking into spare tire area through faulty tail light seal. Tail light replaced. New tail light was broken. Previous service replaced tail light with faulty part (apparently they didn't check the part before installation). Replaced with another new tail light. 
Dec 2017

87000 mi

US $55
Driver side tail light leaking into trunk/spare tire area and into tail light itself. Existing gasket was resealed to the tail light, but the gasket still leaks, just not as badly. Will have to take in again. 

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2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2dr Coupe

306-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Tennessee, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017

72500 mi

US $800
Rack and pinion was leaking and had to be removed and replaced. 
Apr 2018

78000 mi

US $1500
Clutch master and slave cylinder both faulty and had to be replaced. 
Hyundai Genesis Coupe in New York, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

68000 mi
They diagnosed that it was running lean and cleaned the air sensor correcting the problem for free! 
Dec 2021

97000 mi

US $3600
Replaced clutch  and starter with an upgraded 2013 parts 
Hyundai Genesis Coupe in California, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015

37400 mi
Tail Light was replaced under warranty due to chrome plating on interior flaking off (cosmetic issue) 
Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Texas, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2015
Aug 2014

38500 mi

US $112
I noticed slower than normal cranking when starting. I purchased a new Hyundai battery from the dealer and installed it myself. Slow cranking problem disappeared. Orig batt only lasted 2.5 years! 
Oct 2014

38500 mi
belly pan fell partly off at 70MPH on the freeway, making horrific scraping sound. Dealer's Tech had failed to secure all the bolts during last oil change! Dealer replaced the entire pan and all bolts free of charge. 
Hyundai Genesis Coupe in California, United States
Sep 2010 - Oct 2011
Nov 2010

1000 mi
Multiple rattles and noises throughout the car. Seat track needed to be replaced for seat noises. Unable to replicate some headliner noises.  Sun roof had a service bulletin about its noise and was fixed. 
Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Arkansas, United States
May 2011 - May 2017
Sep 2011

3000 mi

US $85
Manual transmission grinds during some 1st to 2nd or 2nd to 3rd gear shifts. Replaced trans. oil with Redline synthetic oil.  
Sep 2013

14000 mi

US $60
Drained manual transmission oil because of occasional grinding in shifts from 1st to 2nd or 2nd to 3rd. Lots of metal particles in oil. Drove 100 miles, then drained oil again; replaced with Redline MT-85. Shifts are smoother. 
Aug 2014

16600 mi

US $50
Drained and replaced transmission oil with Red Line MT-85 to reduce gear grinding in 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd shifts (manual trans). This was 4th oil flush and made slight improvement. Few metallic particles seen in old oil this time. 

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