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2013 Hyundai Genesis repairs by problem area

Engine (13%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (49%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 63 repairs.
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2013 Hyundai Genesis repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (2%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (82%)

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Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Hyundai Genesis

Engine not specified

Hyundai Genesis in Louisiana, United States
Mar 2014 - Feb 2015
May 2014

10100 mi
inability of the premium package to recognize voice commands. Changes phone priority, refuese to recognize contacts and only works about 35% of the time. 
Feb 2015

14000 mi
Hyundai bought the care back because of ongoing blue tooth problems. They replaced it with a 2015. 

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2013 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

429-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Hyundai Genesis in Maryland, United States
Dec 2013 - Aug 2016
Jul 2016

25000 mi
Floor mat retaining clip broke, replaced under warranty 
Hyundai Genesis in Georgia, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

20000 mi
GDI pump replaced for noise concern 
Hyundai Genesis in Georgia (nation)
Sep 2014 - Apr 2018
Sep 2014

6200 mi
Nav unit when out 
Hyundai Genesis in Nevada, United States
Dec 2013 - Jan 2018
Oct 2013

760 mi
Noticed a bubbling of the chrome insert on the rear bumper. The dealer had the part in stock and replaced it that day. 
May 2015

2000 mi
Chrome rear bumper molding began to bubble (chrome lifting). This is the second replacement of the same piece of trim molding. During the repair, the dealer dislodged a parking sensor, and the car was returned for that repair. 
Jul 2015

3300 mi
Chrome trim on the trunk began to bubble. Part was ordered and replaced. 
Hyundai Genesis in Florida, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2014

5000 mi

US $50
Took car in for oil/filter change. Check Engine light also went on a few days before service. Fault log showed codes P2097 & P2099. They told me that my K&N air filter was too restrictive and caused the problem. Replaced w/OEM air filter. 
Jul 2014

5200 mi
Check Engine light came on. Fault log showed trouble codes P2097 & P2099. They replaced both O2 sensors. 
Nov 2018

19000 mi
Replace engine due to rod bearing failure. Parts replaced: Short block, intake & exhaust CVVT assy, tensioner assy-timing chain, oil pump assy, tensioner assy-oil pump chain, plus required gasket kits, oil filter, oil, coolant. 100% was paid by warranty! 
Hyundai Genesis in Missouri, United States
Dec 2016 - Oct 2017
Dec 2016

31000 mi
Rear bumper chrome trim replaced due to bubbling. Also, drivers seat switch replaced due to failure to move forward. 

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2013 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Hyundai Genesis in Michigan, United States
Apr 2015 - Sep 2016
Apr 2015

48000 mi
Sway bar broke. Replace by dealer. No charge as it was under warranty 
Hyundai Genesis in Georgia, United States
Nov 2015 - Dec 2016
Nov 2015

18000 mi
noise like wheel bearing - rotational or harmonic vibration that cannot be found & was told it was the "hard tires" that I purchased upon advice of the tire experts as being the best & quietest tires Continental made (true contact) REAR LEFT SEAT BELT WILL NOT BUCKLE - have not taken in due to no one riding with us 7 HOOD STRUT ROD (holds in up position) was replaced before & still will NOT hold the hod in upright position. 
Hyundai Genesis in California, United States
Aug 2015 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015

27000 mi
Three times experienced my Hyundai Genesis (2013) stalling while driving. first the dealer replaced a part. the last two times another dealer found no problem. 
Hyundai Genesis in Ohio, United States
Apr 2015 - Jan 2022
Jan 2017

59600 mi
A parking sensor on the front does not work - error displays on dashboard. rough shift from 2-3 and 4-5. Happening intermittently. Was not present at time of visit. 
May 2017

62000 mi

US $50
Rough shifts became more frequent and severe. Transmission replaced. 
Apr 2018

76000 mi
Radio sound goes to static on occasion, and rearview camera no longer displays 
Jun 2018

81000 mi

US $90
Front parking sensors replaced. 
Nov 2021

117000 mi

US $200
The delay in shifting problem is back, same as before. Shifting 2-3 and 4-5. Intermittent at first, but is becoming more frequent. 
Hyundai Genesis in Ohio, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

56000 mi

US $265
replaced transmission inhibitor sensor due to car stalling when decelerating. the sensor was holding transmission at 3rd gear and would not downshift. 
Hyundai Genesis in Alabama, United States
Dec 2013 - Feb 2018
Oct 2017

34000 mi
The LCD screen on the information module went out. I think it was caused by a worker in the car wash that sprayed on it. Nothing else has ever gone out on the car - was a GREAT car 
Hyundai Genesis in Virginia, United States
Feb 2017 - Feb 2018
Jul 2017

69000 mi
Clear coat paint on front and rear bumpers was peeling off. Dealership had both repainted at no cost. 
Hyundai Genesis in New York, United States
Dec 2013 - Jan 2022
May 2017

31000 mi

US $1400
Worn brake pads and drums New shocks, one was leaking, mechanic blamed potholes. 
Hyundai Genesis in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2015 - Mar 2016
Nov 2015

44000 mi
Seat belt buckle. Driver side heated sear bottom replaced due to failure to heating element 
Hyundai Genesis in Ohio, United States
Jul 2014 - Jun 2017
Jan 2016

56300 mi
Sway bar making excessive noise, replaced by dealer under warranty. 
Hyundai Genesis in Ohio, United States
Dec 2013 - Jul 2016
Nov 2014

20000 mi
Radio 
Apr 2016

44700 mi
Radio head unit replaced. 
Hyundai Genesis in Virginia, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2018
May 2015

42000 mi
Battery died. I replaced the battery. Difficulty in filling gas tank. Faulty vent valve? 
Sep 2015

45000 mi
Problem with gas tank being very difficult to fill. Also squeak in passenger door. Dealer did not charge for attempted repair - which was not successful. 
Mar 2016

51000 mi
Transmission was slipping. Dealer replaced the transmission. 
Sep 2016

55000 mi
overhead light in cabin was flickering. Dealer replaced the light. 
Dec 2016

57000 mi
Overhead lights flickering 
Jan 2017

49200 mi
Sensor caused engine to suddenly stop without warning. 
Jan 2018

66000 mi

US $650
Running light goes off when I turn on turn indicator. Replacement of turn indicator stalk did not fix the problem. 
Hyundai Genesis in California, United States
Dec 2013 - Dec 2014
Apr 2014

13700 mi
squeak from driver's door panel. 
Hyundai Genesis in California, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2016
Jul 2014

11300 mi
Radio stopped working properly. When the car turned on each time the radio was not working until the channel was changed. They needed to reset the computer to fix it, but it took 2 separate visits to diagnose and repair 
Hyundai Genesis in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2014 - Sep 2018
Apr 2014

8060 mi
Dealership determined noise was normal/acceptable. No repair carried out. Still noisy in my opinion. 
Aug 2015

28380 mi
Back up camera failed and was replaced on warranty. 
Oct 2015

29520 mi
Drivers seat would not move back, only moved forwards. Repaired temporarily while waiting for back-ordered part. 
Nov 2015

31620 mi
Easy access seat would not work after new seat parts installed. 
Jan 2016

34200 mi
Power seat issue finally corrected, all seat controls working and memory once again works as it should. 
Aug 2016

40300 mi
Parking Assist became erratic, would cause warnings when driving along a clear road. 
Dec 2016

47120 mi
Seat would not move back. One seat motor replaced 
Feb 2017

52080 mi
Drivers seat will not move ahead or backwards. Third time for this problem 
Mar 2017

53401 mi

C $38
CD player failed. Entire entertainment unit replaced under warranty. I paid labour. Third time for problem. Drivers seat would not move back. Replaced the reverse movement limiter switch 
May 2017

57040 mi
Clear coat peeling 
Dec 2017

63860 mi

C $1465
Low/poor brakes, replace all rotors and pads, service calipers 
Jan 2018

68200 mi
back up camera quit. Not repaired yet, price for repair at dealer is ridiculous. Can't access the camera, it's literally inside the trunk lid. 
Sep 2018

73160 mi

C $240
Knocking noise under car, both front sway bar links replaced 
Hyundai Genesis in Georgia, United States
Mar 2014 - Oct 2014
Sep 2014

19000 mi
Navigation head unit Dome lights changed 
Hyundai Genesis in Georgia, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016

35000 mi
leather on steering wheel delaminated 
Hyundai Genesis in Louisiana, United States
May 2014 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

38000 mi
Numerous attempts to answer the connected phone via the steering wheel buttons. The system would just keep ringing but never answering the phone calls. 
Hyundai Genesis in Louisiana, United States
Mar 2014 - Mar 2016
Jul 2015

13500 mi
Sporadic issues with back up camera. Camera replaced by dealer and issue was resolved. 
Oct 2015

16200 mi
Front passenger door lock would not unlock from keyfob or from exterior handle. Door actuator was faulty and replaced along with latch assembly. 
Hyundai Genesis in Colorado, United States
Mar 2015 - May 2016
Sep 2015

15000 mi
The "chrome" strip across the rear bumper had crumpled (accordion-ed) in on itself. The strip was replaced but required removal of the rear bumper. 

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