2013 Hyundai GENESIS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
126 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
34,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 96 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 41 of 126 complaints (32.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 31 | 24.6% |
| Engine operation | 25 | 19.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 15 | 11.9% |
| Steering behavior | 11 | 8.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 5.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 2.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 41 |
| Power Train | 20 |
| Service Brakes | 20 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 |
| Air Bags | 13 |
| Steering | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
Engine: 41; Power Train: 20; Service Brakes: 20; Electrical System: 17; Unknown Or Other: 16; Air Bags: 13; Steering: 10; Vehicle Speed Control: 9
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 42 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 17 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 17 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 12 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 42; 25,000 to 49,999: 17; 50,000 to 74,999: 17; 75,000 to 99,999: 12; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 3
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (42). 30 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2012: 2; 2013: 16; 2014: 20; 2015: 17; 2016: 7; 2017: 8; 2018: 11; 2019: 12; 2020: 10; 2021: 9; 2022: 4; 2023: 4; 2024: 5; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 31 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 25 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 15 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10478806 · 2012-10-05 (October 5, 2012)
WHEN ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS THE TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCES A DELAYED SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS 3-5. THE SHIFT DELAY TYPICALLY LASTS 3-4 SECONDS. THIS CAUSES THE RPMS TO INCREASE TO 3000-4000. DRIVER HAS TO HEAVILY ACCELERATE TO ENABLE THE TRANSMISSION TO UPSHIFT. IN ADDITION, THIS CAUSES THE REAR TIRES TO SPIN MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10478806 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10484932 · 2012-11-16 (November 16, 2012)
I WAS DRIVING ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE, WHEN THE ENGINE SPUTTERED THEN SHUT OFF AT HIGHWAY SPEED. NO WARNING FROM THE INSTRUMENTATION PANEL UNTIL AFTER THE ENGINE FAILED. AFTER STOPPING IN THE BREAKDOWN LANE, I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP BELIEVES THE INCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE GAS TANK AND IS RECOMMENDING REPLACEMENT OF BOTH THE TANK AND FUEL PUMP. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,158 miles reported. Look up ODI 10484932 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10490795 · 2013-01-02 (January 2, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK VIOLENTLY WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS WHO REPLACED THE COMPUTER SYSTEM AND ALSO THE TRANSMISSION TWICE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO JERK VIOLENTLY HOWEVER, THE DEALER STILL COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO CONTINUED TO SEND HER TO VARIOUS DEALERS WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10490795 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10501280 · 2013-03-04 (March 4, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING AN ABNORMALLY LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 700. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10501280 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10508566 · 2013-04-17 (April 17, 2013)
VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BACKFIRED PERIODICALLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN DOWNSHIFTING. WAS STARTING FROM FULL STOP, ENGINE WAS SPUTTERING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON, TACHOMETER WAS BELOW 500 RPM. VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE, BUT ACCELERATION WAS DIFFICULT DUE TO SPUTTERING ENGINE. DROVE DIRECTLY TO DEALER - VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED SAME DAY (04/15/2013). SERVICE WRITER PROVIDED COPY OF FACTORY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN #12--FL-007 (JULY 2012), WHICH STATES AS FOLLOWS. "THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE GDI IDB (INJECTOR DRIVE…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,365 miles reported. Look up ODI 10508566 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10511913 · 2013-05-14 (May 14, 2013)
WHEN ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS (SPECIALLY ON FREEWAYS) THE TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCES A DELAYED SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS 3-5. THE SHIFT DELAY TYPICALLY LASTS 2-3 SECONDS. THIS CAUSES THE RPMS TO INCREASE TO 3000-4500. DRIVER HAS TO HEAVILY ACCELERATE TO ENABLE THE TRANSMISSION TO UP SHIFT. IN ADDITION, THIS CAUSES THE REAR TIRES TO SPIN IF ESC IS TURNED OFF MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD SUDDENLY AS IF THE COMPUTER GOT THE REQUIRED INFORMATION TO ACCELERATE THIS CAUSES SUDDEN FORWARD MOMENT.CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEA…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,740 miles reported. Look up ODI 10511913 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10522298 · 2013-06-28 (June 28, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH, BLACK EXHAUST CARBON SOOT EMERGED FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50. UPDATED 07/11/13*LJ UPDATED 07/31/13*LJ A REGION REP INFORMED THE CONSUMER NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 50 miles reported. Look up ODI 10522298 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10524854 · 2013-07-15 (July 15, 2013)
I HAD 2 ACCIDENTS ON 7/7/2013. ONE LOW SPEED REAR END COLLISION WITH A MINI-VAN. THE OTHER WAS A HIGH SPEED REAR END COLLISION WITH LARGE RV. BOTH TIMES I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, AND COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE USING THE CAR'S BRAKE PEDAL SYSTEM. I WAS EVENTUALLY TAKEN TO AN ER, THEN ADMITTED TO AN ICU WARD. I SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION, BRUISES, AND ABRASIONS. MOST OF WHAT HAPPENED IN THE HIGH SPEED COLLISION ARE OF TEMPORARY MOMENTS OF MEMORIES DUE TO THE CONCUSSION AND LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. I AM QUITE UPSET TO HAVE GONE THROUGH TH…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10524854 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.