2013 Hyundai Genesis reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2013 Hyundai Genesis has 195 complaints with NHTSA after 14 years, or 18 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Genesis years here — over the median of the other years, which is 11. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

2012 Hyundai Genesis
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Complaints

195

Per year

18

Recalls

0

Years on the road

14

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (66 of 195), then Service brakes (33) and Electrical system (29). Those filings include 15 that report a crash, 6 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Next to 2012 and 2014

The 2012 Genesis has 270 complaints, 14 per year, and the 2014 has 22 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Hyundai Genesis. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (0)

No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Complaints by component (195 total)

Engine
66
Service brakes
33
Electrical system
29
Powertrain
28
Hydraulic brakes
25
Air bags
15
Steering
12
Speed control
10
Suspension
8
Fuel and propulsion system
6
Exterior lighting
4
Seat belts
4
Structure
4
Electronic stability control (ESC)
3
Seats
3
Tires
3
Visibility and wipers
3
Wheels
3
Fuel system, gasoline
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Parking brake
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

15

Fire-flagged

6

Injury reports

7

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "2013 Hyundai Genesis sedan (BH) is experiencing the intermittent soft brake pedal and reduced braking pressure that matches the TSB 22-BR-001H for the HECU on 2009-2012 Genesis sedans. I took it to the local dealership…"
    Service brakes · filed 2025-12-15
  • "Total engine failure due to bearing displacement which caused the engine to fail and throw a rod. This caused 3 holes in the engine block which caused oil to pour out onto the highway. There have been multiple class…"
    Engine · filed 2025-07-23
  • "- I was driving down the road and the engine just died. When the tow truck driver showed up, he made a comment that 'he picks one of these cars (hyundai genesis) up almost everyday for the same issue'. He was the first…"
    Engine · filed 2025-07-20
  • "I am submitting this complaint regarding a catastrophic engine failure in my 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe while driving at 70 mph on the highway. Without any prior warning, the engine suddenly started making a loud…"
    Speed control, Engine · filed 2025-03-29
  • "Oil levels leaking and consumption issues"
    Engine · filed 2025-02-19

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2013 Hyundai Genesis 2 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 5 stars
2013 Hyundai Genesis 4 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Genesis 3.8L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 18 28 22 MPG $2950
Genesis Coupe 3.8L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 25 19 MPG $4200
Genesis Coupe 2L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 21 29 24 MPG $3300
Genesis Coupe 3.8L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 18 27 21 MPG $3800
Genesis Coupe 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 17 27 21 MPG $3800
Genesis R-Spec 5L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 25 19 MPG $4200

Specs and fitment

1st generation (BH), 2012–2014
Body styles Sedan
Oil 5W-30 (3.8L all temps); 5W-20/5W-30 (5.0L)
Tire size 235/50R18 (3.8), 235/45R19 (5.0 R-Spec)

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Hyundai Genesis reliable?

The 2013 Hyundai Genesis has 195 complaints with NHTSA after 14 years, or 18 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Genesis years here — over the median of the other years, which is 11. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

What are common problems with a 2013 Hyundai Genesis?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (66 of 195), then Service brakes (33) and Electrical system (29). Those filings include 15 that report a crash, 6 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Is the 2013 Hyundai Genesis more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2012 Genesis has 270 complaints, 14 per year, and the 2014 has 22 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.

Has the 2013 Hyundai Genesis been recalled?

NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Hyundai Genesis?

Owners have filed 195 complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Genesis with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 Hyundai Genesis get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis is 21 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Hyundai Genesis take?

Viscosity and capacity depend on engine and model year; use the generation specs here and confirm in the owner's manual.

What generation is the 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan?

2nd generation / DH (2015-2016) for this nameplate before Genesis became a separate brand.

What tire sizes does a Hyundai Genesis sedan use?

First-gen examples include 235/50R18 and 235/45R19; second-gen trims list 225/45R18 through 245/40R19.