How common are engine complaints on the 2013 Hyundai Genesis?

NHTSA lists 48 engine complaints for the 2013 Genesis, which is 38% of the 126 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis engine?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine complaints on this model year.

At what mileage do 2013 Genesis engine problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for these engine complaints is 38,000 miles.

What kind of engine problems do owners describe?

Owners most commonly report hesitation or stalling when accelerating, delayed gear shifts, and sudden loss of power while driving.

Did any 2013 Genesis engine complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data links 3 crashes and 1 injury to complaints filed in this engine category for the 2013 Genesis.

2013 Hyundai Genesis Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 48 engine complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis, 38% of all complaints filed for the year. Owners most often reported stalling and hesitation during acceleration, with a median failure mileage of 38,000. No related recalls are listed.

Engine complaints: 48; 38% of 126
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 38,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report the engine hesitating or stalling briefly when accelerating from a stop, then lunging forward once power returns.
Some describe a delayed shift between gears during freeway acceleration that causes RPMs to climb before the transmission catches up.
Others report sudden loss of power while driving, with the engine running but not responding to the accelerator, accompanied by unusual noise or shaking.
A few owners noticed black exhaust soot or engine sputtering with the check engine light on at low mileage.
One owner reported the vehicle stalling repeatedly after a wastegate valve failure that recurred even after dealer repair.

When 2013 Hyundai Genesis engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 17, 2013, latest May 16, 2024.

48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2013 to May 2024; peak Aug 2015 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Genesis model year

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

201015 (17%)
201127 (22%)
201278 (30%)
201348 (38%)
201411 (50%)
201553 (18%)
201631 (32%)
20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine complaints on the 2013 Hyundai Genesis?: NHTSA lists 48 engine complaints for the 2013 Genesis, which is 38% of the 126 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis engine?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine complaints on this model year.
At what mileage do 2013 Genesis engine problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for these engine complaints is 38,000 miles.
What kind of engine problems do owners describe?: Owners most commonly report hesitation or stalling when accelerating, delayed gear shifts, and sudden loss of power while driving.
Did any 2013 Genesis engine complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data links 3 crashes and 1 injury to complaints filed in this engine category for the 2013 Genesis.