2013 Hyundai Genesis Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 33%of 126 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis, 33% of the 126 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rough idle on cold start. We have had this condition checked on 3 separate occassions with no successful repair. Condition was first checked at 18k miles and last at 34k. We have had to bring the vehicle to private shop to have our rough idle on cold start condition confirmed. No resolution with manufacturer at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10910567, filed 2016-09, 18,000 miles“My Genesis accelerates on its own, this has happened several times, the last time it happened I was able to get it to the dealership so they could see it, they turned the car off & could not duplicate the problem the 4th time it happened the car lunged out at a stop light & accelerated to 50 MPH before I could get it stopped”
NHTSA complaint #10746553, filed 2015-08, 20,000 miles“I originally bought my 2013 Hyundai Genesis as a certified pre-owned vehicle from a dealer in georgia. From august 2014 to present (august 2015), the vehicle has stalled/cut off unexpectedly on 8 different occasions, 7 times while driving at speeds between 5 MPH and 45 MPH, and once while sitting idle in park. …”
NHTSA complaint #10749403, filed 2015-08, 35,000 miles“When turning right from a standstill, car momentarily stalls and then lunges forward after 2 or 3 seconds. This happens 3 or4 times a day. Mechanic at dealership said my foot was on the brake. The problem has continued and my foot was not on the brake.”
NHTSA complaint #10565842, filed 2014-02, 325 miles“While slowing down to a stop at a stop sign at 15mph the car locked up and I couldn't turn the wheel, press the brake, and the vehicle wouldn't even accelerate when it rolled to a stop. All the lights on the dash lit up and stayed lit up. The car was in drive and wasn't moving. I took a video of my foot off of the gas and the car in drive and it wasn't moving. Also shown in the video I took I show all the lights lit up on the dash. This is the 2nd time this has happened with my family in the car, wife and two kids. …”
NHTSA complaint #10899778, filed 2016-08, 42,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038456Oct 7, 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures…
- 10167733Oct 7, 2019This bulletin provides information regarding the changes in the timing chain and the crankshaft sprockets on certain Azera (HG), Santa Fe/Santa Fe XL (NC), Genesis (BH/DH)…
- 10160100Apr 15, 2019When servicing a vehicle with a ?Check Engine light? and any of the DTCs listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the related solenoid and E-module.
- 10158797Mar 7, 2019If you are servicing a vehicle with a ?Check Engine light? and any of the DTCs listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the E-module.
- 10056483Jul 1, 2014Hyundai: information is provided regarding the ecm software update for certain vehicles, with delphi camshaft sensor that are experiencing a malfunction indicator lamp (mil)…
- 10055337Jan 1, 2014Hyundai: the logic for acceleration feel at cold engine condition is revised due to an ecm update for some vehicles. Model 2013 genesis.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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