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2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe brakes problems

The 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has 36 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 34% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

36

Brakes complaints

34%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Genesis Coupe brakes complaints by model year36 complaints2010: 13 complaints2011: 8 complaints2012: 4 complaints2013: 36 complaints2014: 6 complaints2015: 4 complaints
Genesis Coupe brakes complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

23V651000BrakesSeptember 22, 2023 · 1,649,478 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Consequence

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

What owners report

My car caught on fire after going to Hyundai and being told “the only thing you have to worry about is your breaks locking up. My car was parked in the driveway and caught on fire from the engine bay.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · April 19, 2024 · fire

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe have?

NHTSA has 36 complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe brakes — 34% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe brakes?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the brakes: 23V651000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.