Model year record
2013 Hyundai Genesis recalls & problems
The 2013 Hyundai Genesis has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 126 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine (41 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2013 Hyundai Genesis 4 DR RWD
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover risk | 9.5% |
Forward collision warning: No · Lane departure warning: Optional
2013 Hyundai Genesis 2 DR RWD
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover risk | 8.2% |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Genesis
| City / highway | 18 / 28 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel
Genesis R-Spec
| City / highway | 16 / 25 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 41 | 42,500 mi |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission | 21 | 31,550 mi |
| Service brakes | 20 | 32,089 mi |
| Electrical system | 17 | 41,500 mi |
| Unknown or other | 16 | 85,500 mi |
| Air bags | 13 | 51,000 mi |
| Steering | 10 | 42,000 mi |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 978 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 17,400 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulicPower assist › Electric › Control module; Foundation components › Disc › Rotor | 5 | 106,000 mi |
| StructureBody; Frame and members › Underbody shields | 4 | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 5,000 mi |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Service brakes
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 but their mechanic said they could not recreate the condition. The ABS and ESC lights have both come on at times but I was told there are no stored codes. The tech noted that the rear driver brake pads appeared to have some additional wear indicating additional ABS activity or sticking brake pads. I paid to have a brake service performed and the brake fluid flush/replacement performed to eliminate the concern of any air entrapment or sticking brake pads. However, this work…
- Engine
Driving the vehicle between 35 and 40 mph, the vehicle completely shut off without warning. No check engine light prior to the vehicle shutting down. It was taking to the dealership for a scheduled oil change and the issue with was mention to the dealership. They told me that they hadn't heard of that issue at the time.
- Service brakes
Brake pedal has to be pushed harder than normal to get brakes to engage. Dealer has diagnosed problem as faulty ABS module which is not considered as part of recall for CCU unit on other hyundai models
- Service brakes
SOFT BRAKE PEDAL ON APPLICATION...AND CONTINUES TO FLOOR BEFORE ANY ACTIVE BRAKING. NO WARNING OR LIGHTS ACTIVE ON DASH. THIS RESULTS IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCE AND POSSIBLE COLLISION WITH VEHICLES AHEAD. ISSUE IS KNOWN TO MANUFACTURER AND DEALERS. DEALERS DELAY AVOID REPAIRS STATING NO PARTS (58920-3M3A6) AVAILABLE. HYUNDAI TSB 21-BR-001H-1 ISSUED FOR HYUNDAI GENESIS 2009THRU 2012 MANUFACTURE DATE, HOWEVER BRAKING FAILURES CONTINUE FOR LATER MODEL YEARS DUE SAME PART #. DEALER DIAGNOSED ISSUE.
- Unknown or other
The rear passenger window will no longer rise. This leaves my car an easy target for theft and water damage.
- Unknown or other
SUNROOF GLASS SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 295 JACKSONVILLE,FL FOR REASONS UNKNOWN. Luckily interior sunroof shade was pulled close or the shattered glass fragments would have fallen on passengers heads, The sunroof OEM is a powered sunroof that was in closed position and is not used or opened often. Outside weather at time was DAY LIGHT about 4:45pm no rain temp about 55 degrees. Called local Hyundai dealer to see if there were any open recalls & TSB's related to the sunroof shattering. They said none. I have pictures if needed. I tried to upload them but your website kicked me out when I hit the upload link below.
- Service brakes
On multiple occasions, occurring more and more frequently, my 2013 Genesis R-Spec sedan has experienced brake pedal fade issues. The brakes work fine one minute and the next the pedal will go almost to the floor before slowing the vehicle down. The car has approximately 150K miles and is still in great shape. Brakes have been serviced, checked, and inspected by a reputable mechanic. No leaks or other issues noted. I did find a TSB related to this, Hyundai TSB [XXX], also it looks like there is a recall on earlier models, recall number13V-489 / 114, built on or before March of 2012. My car was built Oct 2012, but i believe it is affected. I contacted my local dealer to check to see if the…
- Air bags
The dashboard near front passenger side airbag is cracked and Hyundai wouldnât tell me if it affects airbag deployment or safety.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.