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2013 Hyundai Genesis engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 42 complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
42 22% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
42,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2013 Hyundai Genesis Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 42,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 13 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 5 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 6 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 3 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 6 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 2 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 0 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 1 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 1 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 42,000 miles
Based on 37 complaints that include mileage. 65% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles13
20k to 40k miles5
40k to 60k miles6
60k to 80k miles3
80k to 100k miles6
100k to 120k miles2
120k to 140k miles0
140k to 160k miles1
160k to 180k miles1
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 37 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 65% were reported before 60,000 miles.

None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Vehicle had previously backfired periodically, especially when downshifting. Was starting from full stop, engine was sputtering, check engine light was on, tachometer was below 500 RPM. Vehicle was drivable, but acceleration was difficult due to sputtering engine. Drove directly to dealer - vehicle was diagnosed and repaired same day (04/15/2013). Service writer provided copy of factory technical service bulletin #12--fl-007 (july 2012), which states as follows.

Reported at 5,365 miles, April 2013

Stalled twice on the same day - stalled when braking at low speed on a city street prior to a complete stop. Shifted to neutral and tried to start car. Car was trying to start but hesitated. Gave it a hard acceleration, it then ran normal. Second incident on the same trip. - stalled on city street when braking at low speed. Shifted to neutral and started car. Gave it a hard acceleration, it then ran normal.

Reported at 99,500 miles, May 2019

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