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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2013 Hyundai Genesis steering problems
severe Owners of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis have filed 12 NHTSA complaints about the steering, typically surfacing around 45,000 miles at roughly $700 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See steering across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
| Model year | steering complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 Genesis | 21 |
| 2011 Genesis | 12 |
| 2012 Genesis | 15 |
| 2013 Genesis (this page) | 12 |
| 2015 Genesis | 29 |
| 2016 Genesis | 7 |
2crashes
2injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 12 steering complaints filed for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA steering complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 12 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering steering on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners describe a pattern of engine stalling without warning, often occurring at stops or while turning, paired with the steering wheel locking solid and brakes hardening. Dashboard lights illuminate as if the ignition is off. The vehicle must be restarted via the push-button start. One owner's wife nearly collided with other vehicles when the car died mid-turn; another crashed into a guardrail at highway speed when steering locked during a turn, with no airbag deployment and seat belt failure reported.
Dealers have cleaned fuel injectors and throttle bodies, replaced purge valves, and performed wheel balancing and alignment—none of these repairs stopped the stalling. Multiple service visits spanning weeks have yielded no diagnosis; shops cannot replicate the fault under testing.
Separate issues include a telescopic steering column that won't hold adjustment under light pressure (risk during airbag deployment), excess steering wheel vibration at various speeds, and intermittent power steering loss that resolves after overnight rest. One owner at 417 miles experienced steering vibration that persisted even after road balancing. Another reported stalling exclusively during left or right turns at low speed.
Owners express serious safety concerns, especially with children in the vehicle or on highways. One family involved in the 65 MPH crash cited multiple system failures: no ABS, no airbag, and seat belts that did not hold, resulting in passenger injury.
Same Hyundai Genesis steering reports on nearby years: 2011 · 2012 · 2015
Failure modes owners describe
Engine stalling with loss of power steering and power brakes
Engine cuts off unexpectedly while driving or at stops, causing steering wheel to lock/tighten and brakes to harden. Dashboard lights illuminate as if engine is off. Vehicle must be restarted by pressing start/stop button.
When: Occurs between 5 MPH and 45 MPH, at stops, and idle. Reported from August 2014 onward; one case at 150,000 miles.
Symptoms owners cite: Engine stalls without warning; Steering wheel locks or tightens excessively; Brakes harden and become difficult to apply; Dashboard lights illuminate; Loss of vehicle control during turns
Repairs/costs cited: Fuel injection and throttle body cleaned twice at dealer; throttle body and purge valve replaced at another dealer. Problems persist after repairs.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealers unable to replicate issue despite multiple service visits (7-12 days each). No recalls or TSBs mentioned.
Steering wheel vibration and shimmy
Excessive shaking in steering wheel while driving at various speeds. Continues as vibration when vehicle crosses expansion joints even after road balancing and alignment.
When: Early in ownership; reported at 417 miles.
Symptoms owners cite: Steering wheel shakes excessively; Vibration when crossing expansion joints; Continuous shimmy during driving
Repairs/costs cited: Road balance and alignment performed by second dealer. Reduced major shaking but vibration persisted.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: First dealer unable to diagnose. No manufacturer contact documented.
Loss of power steering assist
Steering becomes extremely difficult or impossible to turn, feeling as though power steering has completely failed. Problem may resolve after vehicle sits overnight.
When: End of 2015; intermittent episodes.
Symptoms owners cite: Steering wheel becomes next to impossible to turn; Loss of power steering feel; Intermittent nature—problem resolves after overnight rest
Repairs/costs cited: Service department unable to replicate after overnight rest; no repairs performed.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer could not diagnose. No follow-up documented.
Telescopic steering column adjustment failure
Steering column adjustment mechanism does not hold the steering wheel in place under light pressure. Column pushes in when attempting to honk horn or under minimal force. Creates safety risk if airbag deploys.
When: First noticed in 2015.
Symptoms owners cite: Steering wheel shifts when light pressure applied (horn honking); Column does not stay in adjusted position; Potential airbag deployment hazard
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer refused repair and quoted cost for new steering column and labor.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer refused warranty coverage; owner expected to pay for new steering column.
Multiple electrical failures with stalling and loss of braking
Engine stalls at highway speeds (65 MPH), all dashboard lights illuminate, ABS does not function, vehicle loses control. One crash resulted in guardrail impact with no airbag deployment and seat belt failure.
When: Highway driving at 65 MPH.
Symptoms owners cite: Engine stalls at high speed; All dashboard lights illuminate; ABS failure; Loss of vehicle control; No airbag deployment during crash; Seat belt failure
Repairs/costs cited: Crash resulting in totaled vehicle; injuries to passengers.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Not documented in narrative.
Steering wheel lockup during turning
Steering wheel suddenly locks or becomes immobile while turning, preventing vehicle control. Occurs during low-speed turns and causes loss of control with vehicle striking guardrail or other obstacles.
When: During turns at low to high speeds; at least two documented incidents.
Symptoms owners cite: Steering wheel locks suddenly; Loss of steering control; Vehicle veers unexpectedly; Airbag may deploy after loss of control
Repairs/costs cited: One vehicle totaled after striking guardrail.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Not documented in narratives.
Synthesized from 12 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
While traveling at 65mph the car was cut off and the ABS did not work, the rear fishtailed and lost control, slamming into a guardrail at 65mph, the right passenger side front and back were severely impacted, and no air bags were deployed at time of crash. Seat belts did not hold and passengers were hurt. Air bag, failure and seatbelt failure are the major problems with this vehicle. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the steering wheel shook excessively. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 417. Updated 02/11/2014 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was taken to…
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Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2013 Hyundai Genesis?
It's a meaningful issue. 12 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Across the 9 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most steering failures cluster between 35,000 and 78,896 miles, with the median around 45,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 35,000; a quarter make it past 78,896. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Hyundai/Genesis.
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