2013 Hyundai Genesis: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 195 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
195
Complaints
0
Recalls
15
Crash reports
6
Fire reports
17
Injuries
119.0
Severity index
Severity index 119.0 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Hyundai Genesis ranks 21 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 86% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 66 | 33.8% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 58 | 29.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 29 | 14.9% |
| POWER TRAIN | 28 | 14.4% |
| HYDRAULIC | 25 | 12.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 23 | 11.8% |
| AIR BAGS | 15 | 7.7% |
| STEERING | 12 | 6.2% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 66 of 195 complaints (33.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 32 |
| 2025 | 8 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 1.4x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.