Home · 2013 · Hyundai
2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
195 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 26, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Engine problems dominate (34% of complaints, typically reported near 13k miles).
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
Score breakdown, by factor
Full methodology →#241 of 530Among the 2013 models with a matured record, the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe ranks #241, scoring higher than 53% of them. See the 2013 ranking →
Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
NHTSA crash-tested this model year but didn’t publish an overall star rating for it.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Brakes (57) · Electrical system (29) · Airbags (15) · Steering (12)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint. Treat them as a rough guide.
Engine
34%66 complaints · typically near 13k mi · 6 in the last 2 years
“Total engine failure due to bearing displacement which caused the engine to fail and throw a rod. This caused 3 holes in the engine block which caused oil to pour out …”
Brakes
29%57 complaints · 5 in the last 2 years
“Brakes would lock up, posing safety risk to occupants. Other times, brakes go to floor posing risk to occupants and pedestrians. Multiple repairs, over 3 years and car…”
Electrical system
15%29 complaints · 3 in the last 2 years
“The car is kept at a dealership in Savannah. The recall 251 caused the damage of the ABS. The dealership says it is not possible to fix, the manufacturer does not assu…”
Transmission & drivetrain
14%28 complaints · typically near 16k mi
“the abs light stays on no matter what ive tried resetting it and everything and it wont work, the electrical system in the car sometimes doesnt work properly this rega…”
Check it against this car’s mileage
Type the odometer reading on the actual car you’re looking at to see which of these problem areas owners tend to report before it, around it, or after it.
We can place 2 of this model's commonly reported problem areas against a mileage. Nothing is stored.
Read all 195 owner complaints in their own words → · just the 22 crash/fire/injury reports →
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Questions to ask the seller
Questions worth asking the seller of this Hyundai before you buy, drawn from its public record:
- Owners of this model report engine problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 13k miles). Has this car shown any engine symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Owners of this model report brakes problems more than anything else. Has this car shown any brakes symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Has this car been in any accident or had any structural, airbag, or flood-related repair? Do you have a clean title and a recent history report (Carfax / AutoCheck)?
- How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
- Are you open to me having an independent mechanic inspect it before we settle on a price?
Before you hand over money
Check the VIN for open recalls
NHTSA’s free lookup shows whether this exact car had its recall remedies completed.
Free NHTSA VIN check ↗Get a pre-purchase inspection
A $150 to $250 independent inspection of this exact 2013 Hyundai GENESIS COUPE beats every score on the internet, including ours.
What to ask forNot set on the 2013? See how every Genesis Coupe model year scores →
Cross-shopping? Compare the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe against another car →
What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.