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2013 Hyundai Genesis Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis, 17% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 31,550. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
21
17% of 126
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
31,550 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a delayed shift between gears 3-5 during low-speed acceleration, lasting several seconds and causing RPMs to spike to 3000-4500 before the transmission upshifts.
  • Some owners describe violent jerking or banging when the transmission engages a gear, particularly between 3rd-4th and 4th-5th gears.
  • Several complaints describe sudden loss of power or engine hesitation for a few seconds while merging, changing lanes, or accelerating into traffic.
  • Owners of the manual transmission Genesis Coupe report grinding when shifting into 5th or 6th gear even with the clutch fully depressed.
  • One owner reported the transmission was replaced three separate times under warranty, at 16,000, 34,000, and 54,000 miles.
  • A manufacturing defect in the transmission was diagnosed by a dealer in at least one case, requiring replacement.

When 2013 Hyundai Genesis transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 5, 2012, latest Jun 6, 2020.

2013 Hyundai Genesis transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month4Oct 2012May 2013Apr 2014Aug 2015Jan 2018Jan 2020
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2012 to Jun 2020; peak Jun 2019 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Genesis model year

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

  1. 20105 (6%)
  2. 20117 (6%)
  3. 201239 (15%)
  4. 201321 (17%)
  5. 20140 (0%)
  6. 201522 (8%)
  7. 201610 (10%)
  8. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis?
NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Genesis, which is 17% of the 126 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis transmission?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this transmission issue on the 2013 Genesis.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2013 Genesis?
The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2013 Genesis is 31,550 miles.
Did the transmission problems cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Genesis.
How does the 2013 Genesis compare to other years for transmission complaints?
The 2013 Genesis had 21 complaints (17% share) in this area, close to the 2012 model's 39 complaints (15% share), while 2014 shows 0 complaints in this category.

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.