Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 Genesis.
Body PASSENGER CAR
The 2011 Hyundai Genesis is a passenger car requiring 5.5 quarts of 5W-20 or 5W-30 API engine oil. This model year recorded 6 recalls and 144 total owner complaints, with the top complaint area listed as "Unknown Or Other." Within the model's 2008-2018 history, the 2011 version sits between the 2008 low of one complaint and the 2015 peak of 305 complaints.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
Fitment & sizes
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 740 CCA battery, OE oil filter 263193F300. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Battery groupBCI 49 · 740 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-55R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-J inOEM · verified
OE service part numbers OEM · verified
Engine oil filter
263193F300
Battery
371103M200
Cabin air filter
087903M000A
Full specifications
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC
Overall length
182.3 in
Overall width
73.2 in
Overall height
54.3 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Curb weight
3303 lb
Track (front / rear)
64.2 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)
55/45
Performance & power Independent road tests
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Genesis of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3.
Lubricants & capacities
Automatic Transmission Fluid
ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
8.6
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Shell M1374.1
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
10
Brake Fluid
DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil
75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity
3 Pints
Engine Coolant
ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine torques
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs
7-9 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs
10-11 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts
209-224 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts
290-296 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts
56 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts
79 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts
29-32 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts
36-40 ft-lbs
Chassis torques
Lug Nuts
65-80 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub
145-203 ft-lbs
Ignition
Cylinder Firing Order
1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order
1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)
600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)
100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)
600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)
100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)
600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)
100 rpm
Battery & A/C
Refrigerant
R134a
Refrigerant Capacity
1.37-1.48 lbs
Oil Group
PAG
Oil Type
46
Oil Capacity
4.73-5.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number
49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance
740 cca
Standard BCI Group Number
49
Service checks
Pressure Test
14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief
14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature
179 °F
Pressure Test
14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief
14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature
179 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)
54.0-56.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)
55.0 psi
Brakes
Torque to Knuckle
65-76 ft-lbs / 58-72 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket
16-23 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness
Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness
0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation
0.0004 in / 0.0002 in
Rotor Runout Limit
0.0013 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From
1.1 in / 0.79 in / 0.511 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To
1.1 in / 0.79 in / 0.511 in
Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1
14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90
14 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1
16-19 ft. lbs., Step 2: 98-102
16–19 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1
a-h
3–4 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1
4-6 ft. lbs., step 2: 15-20
4–6 ft. lbs
Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.
Every 7,500 mi
Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi
Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Refrigerant Line (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi
Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2011 Hyundai Genesis sits in the middle of the first-generation arc, with 144 NHTSA complaints, 6 recalls, 1 investigation, and 81 TSBs. Complaints trended downward from the 2009 launch-year peak of 234 through 2010 (156) to this 2011 low, before rising again to 269 in 2012 and eventually spiking to 305 in 2015. While 2011 had the fewest complaints of any model year from 2009 through 2013, its six recalls were the highest in that same four-year window and exceeded the five recalls seen in both 2010 and 2012. The leading complaint categories were "Unknown or Other" (25), "Service Brakes, Hydraulic" (17), "Vehicle Speed Control" (9), and "Service Brakes" (9), with 15 crash-related and 4 fire-related complaints reported; the data does not specify root causes. Given its lower complaint volume relative to surrounding years but elevated recall activity, a 2011 Genesis is a workable used-car candidate provided all six recalls have been completed and the brake and speed-control systems are inspected carefully.
6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
81
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
144
Owner complaints
15 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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… Remedy: 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…
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… Remedy: 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…
Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified
Showing 5 of 81 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
Bulletin
Date
Component
Summary
DTN DL
2026-04-10
Air Bags
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS
2026-04-10
Air Bags
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
25-BD-012H TSB
2025-11-05
Exterior Lighting
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated…
24-01-009H-1
2024-05-10
Electrical System
A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain…
24-01-009H-1
2024-05-09
Electrical System
A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain…
Common OBD-II trouble codes
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.