2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe engine problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle had been parked at my residence and powered off for approximately two weeks. Without warning, the vehicle spontaneously caught fire originating from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not running, had not been driven recently, and there was no collision or external fire source. The…”
filed Dec 17, 2025
“The vehicle developed rod knock consistent with rod bearing failure. The symptoms match known Hyundai Theta II engine defects that led to prior recalls and warranty extensions on similar engines. Vehicle was diagnosed by dealership with rod knock. Manufacturer denied goodwill repair citing warranty…”
filed Dec 15, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Genesis Coupe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Genesis Coupe | 10 | 45% |
| 2011 Genesis Coupe | 3 | 13% |
| 2010 Genesis Coupe | 5 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.