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2013 Hyundai Genesis Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 18 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis, 14% of its 126 total complaints that year. No related recalls exist. Median mileage at failure was 41,500 miles, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.

Electrical System complaints
18
14% of 126
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
41,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of electrical power while driving, disabling steering, dashboard lights, and other systems.
  • Some describe the driver's door popping open and failing to latch at highway speed, forcing them to hold it shut.
  • Several owners report the key fob signal not being recognized, preventing the vehicle from starting or unlocking doors even after the control module was replaced.
  • Others describe the infotainment display and radio going completely dark or cutting out randomly, sometimes requiring a restart.
  • Multiple owners report sudden stalling at low speed with full loss of power, followed by the vehicle restarting on its own.
  • One owner reports the clock spring failing repeatedly, triggering the airbag warning light within about a week of each replacement.

When 2013 Hyundai Genesis electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 22, 2013, latest Feb 23, 2023.

2013 Hyundai Genesis electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month1Aug 2013Jun 2014Aug 2015Jul 2018Aug 2019Jun 2021
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2013 to Feb 2023; peak Aug 2013 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Genesis model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201023 (26%)
  2. 201127 (22%)
  3. 201265 (25%)
  4. 201318 (14%)
  5. 20146 (27%)
  6. 2015141 (49%)
  7. 201636 (38%)
  8. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Genesis have?
NHTSA lists 18 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Genesis, which is 14% of the 126 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis electrical system?
No. The data shows no related recalls for the electrical system on the 2013 Genesis.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2013 Genesis is 41,500 miles.
Did the 2013 Genesis electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?
No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these complaints.
How does the 2013 Genesis compare to other years for electrical complaints?
The 2013 Genesis had 18 electrical complaints (14% share), lower than 2012's 65 complaints (25% share) and far below 2015's 141 complaints (49% share).

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.