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2013 Hyundai Genesis Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

71/100

#3 most-complained of 8 Genesis years

The 2013 Hyundai Genesis ranks 3rd worst out of 8 model years, with a Complaint Index of 71 and a Caution verdict. NHTSA logged 126 complaints, led by engine problems (48 complaints, 38% share) and brakes (26 complaints), with a median failure mileage around 34,000 miles.

Complaints
126
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
14 / 2
Injuries / deaths
16 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20.5
17 city / 26.5 hwy

Top 2013 Hyundai Genesis problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine48 (38%)
  2. Brakes26 (21%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain21 (17%)
  4. Electrical System18 (14%)
  5. Other16 (13%)
  6. Airbags13 (10%)
  7. Steering10 (8%)
  8. Structure & Body8 (6%)
  9. Fuel System7 (6%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (6%)

What owners report

  • Owners report sudden unintended acceleration with cruise control engaged that would not disengage, leading to high-speed crashes.
  • Some describe brake pedal failure or rolling forward through a stopped position despite pressing firmly on the brake.
  • Several report the ABS not engaging during slides or skids, causing loss of control on wet or snowy roads.
  • Multiple owners describe rear brake rotors overheating and catching fire after driving through snow.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in moderate-to-severe crashes, including guardrail and fence collisions.
  • One owner reported the steering wheel suddenly popping loose during a turn, causing loss of control.
2013 Hyundai Genesis complaints: complaints filed per quarter222012 Q42014 Q22015 Q42017 Q32019 Q22021 Q12023 Q1
179 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q4 to 2025 Q4; peak 2014 Q2 (22).

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 by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020102011201220132014201520162018
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011Caution57122320.5
2012Avoid86260219.5
2013Caution71126020.5
2014Best1422019.5
2015Avoid100290619

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Hyundai Genesis reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Genesis carries a Caution verdict, ranking 3rd worst among 8 model years with a Complaint Index of 71.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Hyundai Genesis?
Engine issues make up 38% of complaints (48 total), followed by brakes at 21% (26 complaints) and transmission/powertrain issues at 17% (21 complaints).
Does the 2013 Hyundai Genesis have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Genesis in this data.
How does the 2013 Genesis compare to other Genesis years?
The 2013 model (Complaint Index 71) is worse than 2010 (29), 2011 (57), 2014 (14), and 2016 (43), but better than 2012 (86) and 2015 (100), which are both rated Avoid.
At what mileage do 2013 Genesis problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure across reported complaints is 34,000 miles, with engine issues surfacing around 38,000 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.