Is the 2013 Hyundai Genesis reliable?

NHTSA lists 126 complaints for the 2013 Genesis, giving it a complaint index of 67 and a Caution verdict. It ranks 4th worst among the 10 model years with data, better than 2009, 2012, and 2015 but worse than most other years.

What is the biggest problem with the 2013 Hyundai Genesis?

Engine complaints make up 38% of all reports, the largest share, with a median failure mileage of 38,000. Brakes are the second largest category at 21% of complaints.

Does the 2013 Hyundai Genesis have any recalls?

NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2013 Genesis, unlike most other model years of this car which have between 2 and 6 recalls.

What year Hyundai Genesis should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA data, 2009, 2012, and 2015 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 100, 78, and 89. The 2013 model falls under Caution, a step above those years.

How many crashes and fires were reported for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis?

NHTSA data shows 14 crashes and 2 fires linked to complaints for the 2013 Genesis, along with 16 reported injuries and no deaths.

2013 Hyundai Genesis Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2013 Hyundai Genesis has 126 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 67, ranking 4th worst out of 10 model years and earning a Caution verdict. Engine problems are the top issue, making up 38% of complaints, followed by brakes at 21%.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 67/100; #4 of 10 Genesis years
Verdict: Caution; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 126; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 14; reported in complaints
Fires: 2
Injuries: 16
Top issue: Engine
Best nearby year: 2014; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 20.5; 17 city / 26.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 16 / 0

2013 Hyundai Genesis recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2013 Hyundai Genesis fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 17 MPG
Highway: 26.5 MPG
Combined: 20.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,575; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Regular
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2013 compared with other Genesis years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2011	Caution	56	122	3	20.5
2012	Avoid	78	260	2	19.5
2013	Caution	67	126	0	20.5
2014	Best	22	22	0	19.5
2015	Avoid	89	290	6	19

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Hyundai Genesis reliable?: NHTSA lists 126 complaints for the 2013 Genesis, giving it a complaint index of 67 and a Caution verdict. It ranks 4th worst among the 10 model years with data, better than 2009, 2012, and 2015 but worse than most other years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2013 Hyundai Genesis?: Engine complaints make up 38% of all reports, the largest share, with a median failure mileage of 38,000. Brakes are the second largest category at 21% of complaints.
Does the 2013 Hyundai Genesis have any recalls?: NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2013 Genesis, unlike most other model years of this car which have between 2 and 6 recalls.
What year Hyundai Genesis should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA data, 2009, 2012, and 2015 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 100, 78, and 89. The 2013 model falls under Caution, a step above those years.
How many crashes and fires were reported for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis?: NHTSA data shows 14 crashes and 2 fires linked to complaints for the 2013 Genesis, along with 16 reported injuries and no deaths.