MYRModel Year Report

2013 Hyundai Genesis

● Typical for this model
2013 Hyundai Genesis
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:28:20.558Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Genesis Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2008: 1 complaints 2008 2009: 234 complaints 2010: 88 complaints 2010 2011: 121 complaints 2012: 259 complaints 2012 2013: 126 complaints 2013 2014: 22 complaints 2014 2015: 289 complaints 2016: 95 complaints 2016 2018: 3 complaints 2018
2013: 126 complaints
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YearComplaints
20081
2009234
201088
2011121
2012259
2013126
201422
2015289
201695
20183

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 33%

33% of complaints: engine — 41 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE. MY SON HAD HIS CAR PARKED BEHIND ME. I SAW THAT I WAS GOING TO HAVE TO PULL UP TO GET AROUND THE PARKED CAR. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, I THEN PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180214

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130715

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231212

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 20 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 17 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE. MY SON HAD HIS CAR PARKED BEHIND ME. I SAW THAT I WAS GOING TO HAVE TO PULL UP TO GET AROUND THE PARKED CAR. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, I THEN PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180214

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130715

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Hyundai Genesis — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (41 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (20 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2016 ▲ 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2015 ■ 2012 ◆ 2009

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Hyundai Genesis reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Hyundai Genesis is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Hyundai Genesis?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Hyundai Genesis have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.