2013 HYUNDAI Genesis Lambda V8 4.6L GDI (D8HB)/Theta II 2.0L GDI (G4KF) (BH)

BH / Sedan / Global (including North America, South Korea, and select international markets)

Lambda V8 4.6L GDI (D8HB)Theta II 2.0L GDI (G4KF)Nu 3.8L GDI (G6DA)Exakter Jahres-/Varianten-DatensatzGold

Engine identity

Engine code

Lambda V8 4.6L GDI (D8HB), Theta II 2.0L GDI (G4KF), Nu 3.8L GDI (G6DA)

Engine summary

Available engines include the 4.6L V8 GDI (D8HB) primarily for North America and Korea, the 3.8L V6 GDI (G6DA) available in some markets, and the 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder GDI (G4KF) mostly in select Asian markets.

Displacement

4.6L for V8, 3.8L for V6, 2.0L for I4

Power

4.6L V8: approx. 380 hp; 3.8L V6: approx. 334 hp; 2.0L turbo I4: approx. 274 hp (varies by market)

Torque

4.6L V8: ~437 Nm; 3.8L V6: ~401 Nm; 2.0L turbo I4: ~352 Nm

Fuel system

Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)

Timing drive

Chain-driven timing

OBD-Port

Verify by VIN and market

Oils and fluids

Öltyp

SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic, meeting API SN or higher

Ölmenge

Approx. 6.3 liters (service-fill with filter change) for 4.6L V8; varies slightly by engine

Kühlmittel

Approx. 10-11 liters (varies by engine and market)

Flüssigkeit

Hyundai SP-IV or equivalent automatic transmission fluid

Differential fluid

GL-5 SAE 75W-90 hypoid gear oil (where applicable)

Bremsflüssigkeit

DOT 4 brake fluid recommended

Service and parts data

Manual transmission

Not available on V8 models; 6-speed manual on select 2.0L variants (limited markets)

Automatic transmission

5-speed automatic (early 2013) or 8-speed automatic (later 2013 onwards) depending on engine and market

Spark plugs

Iridium-tipped (replacement interval approx. 100,000 km)

Service interval

Recommended oil change interval approximately every 10,000 km or 12 months

Reifengrößen

245/45R18 (base), 245/40R19 (higher trims), 275/40R19 (V8 variants)

Radmoment

Verify by VIN and market

Common and chronic problems

Occasional oil consumption on V8 engines
Electrical system quirks in early 2013 models

First checks

Timing chain tension noise
GDI injector clogging
Transmission shift smoothness

Vor dem Teiletausch

Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.

Important notes

2013 model year included the BH generation facelift, final year before the all-new DH generation released in 2014.
Engine and transmission offerings vary significantly by market; North America strongly favored V8 and V6, Asia offered smaller displacement turbo variants.

Häufige Codes

Source and verification notes

Hyundai technical service bulletins and official product manuals 2013
Verified global market sales and engine option listings from automotive databases and manufacturer global releases

Kompatible Werkzeuge

Verify by VIN and market

Häufige Fragen

What engine code does the 2013 HYUNDAI Genesis Lambda V8 4.6L GDI (D8HB)/Theta II 2.0L GDI (G4KF) (BH) use? 2013 HYUNDAI Genesis Lambda V8 4.6L GDI (D8HB)/Theta II 2.0L GDI (G4KF) (BH) is listed here with engine code Lambda V8 4.6L GDI (D8HB), Theta II 2.0L GDI (G4KF), Nu 3.8L GDI (G6DA); engine summary: Available engines include the 4.6L V8 GDI (D8HB) primarily for North America and Korea, the 3.8L V6 GDI (G6DA) available in some markets, and the 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder GDI (G4KF) mostly in select Asian markets..
What oil and capacity does the 2013 HYUNDAI Genesis Lambda V8 4.6L GDI (D8HB)/Theta II 2.0L GDI (G4KF) (BH) use? 2013 HYUNDAI Genesis Lambda V8 4.6L GDI (D8HB)/Theta II 2.0L GDI (G4KF) (BH) is listed with SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic, meeting API SN or higher and oil capacity Approx. 6.3 liters (service-fill with filter change) for 4.6L V8; varies slightly by engine. Confirm market and engine option before service.
What are common 2013 HYUNDAI Genesis Lambda V8 4.6L GDI (D8HB)/Theta II 2.0L GDI (G4KF) (BH) problems? Highlighted checks for 2013 HYUNDAI Genesis Lambda V8 4.6L GDI (D8HB)/Theta II 2.0L GDI (G4KF) (BH): Occasional oil consumption on V8 engines, Electrical system quirks in early 2013 models.

Engine identity

Engine code

Lambda V8 4.6L GDI (D8HB), Theta II 2.0L GDI (G4KF), Nu 3.8L GDI (G6DA)

Engine summary

Displacement

4.6L for V8, 3.8L for V6, 2.0L for I4

Power

4.6L V8: approx. 380 hp; 3.8L V6: approx. 334 hp; 2.0L turbo I4: approx. 274 hp (varies by market)

Torque

4.6L V8: ~437 Nm; 3.8L V6: ~401 Nm; 2.0L turbo I4: ~352 Nm

Fuel system

Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)

Timing drive

Chain-driven timing

OBD-Port

Verify by VIN and market

Oils and fluids

Öltyp

SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic, meeting API SN or higher

Ölmenge

Approx. 6.3 liters (service-fill with filter change) for 4.6L V8; varies slightly by engine

Kühlmittel

Approx. 10-11 liters (varies by engine and market)

Flüssigkeit

Hyundai SP-IV or equivalent automatic transmission fluid

Differential fluid

GL-5 SAE 75W-90 hypoid gear oil (where applicable)

Bremsflüssigkeit

DOT 4 brake fluid recommended

Service and parts data

Manual transmission

Not available on V8 models; 6-speed manual on select 2.0L variants (limited markets)

Automatic transmission

5-speed automatic (early 2013) or 8-speed automatic (later 2013 onwards) depending on engine and market

Spark plugs

Iridium-tipped (replacement interval approx. 100,000 km)

Service interval

Recommended oil change interval approximately every 10,000 km or 12 months

Reifengrößen

245/45R18 (base), 245/40R19 (higher trims), 275/40R19 (V8 variants)

Radmoment

Verify by VIN and market

Häufige Fragen

What engine code does the 2013 HYUNDAI Genesis Lambda V8 4.6L GDI (D8HB)/Theta II 2.0L GDI (G4KF) (BH) use? 2013 HYUNDAI Genesis Lambda V8 4.6L GDI (D8HB)/Theta II 2.0L GDI (G4KF) (BH) is listed here with engine code Lambda V8 4.6L GDI (D8HB), Theta II 2.0L GDI (G4KF), Nu 3.8L GDI (G6DA); engine summary: Available engines include the 4.6L V8 GDI (D8HB) primarily for North America and Korea, the 3.8L V6 GDI (G6DA) available in some markets, and the 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder GDI (G4KF) mostly in select Asian markets..

What oil and capacity does the 2013 HYUNDAI Genesis Lambda V8 4.6L GDI (D8HB)/Theta II 2.0L GDI (G4KF) (BH) use? 2013 HYUNDAI Genesis Lambda V8 4.6L GDI (D8HB)/Theta II 2.0L GDI (G4KF) (BH) is listed with SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic, meeting API SN or higher and oil capacity Approx. 6.3 liters (service-fill with filter change) for 4.6L V8; varies slightly by engine. Confirm market and engine option before service.

What are common 2013 HYUNDAI Genesis Lambda V8 4.6L GDI (D8HB)/Theta II 2.0L GDI (G4KF) (BH) problems? Highlighted checks for 2013 HYUNDAI Genesis Lambda V8 4.6L GDI (D8HB)/Theta II 2.0L GDI (G4KF) (BH): Occasional oil consumption on V8 engines, Electrical system quirks in early 2013 models.

2013 HYUNDAI Genesis Lambda V8 4.6L GDI (D8HB)/Theta II 2.0L GDI (G4KF) (BH)

Engine identity

Oils and fluids

Service and parts data

Common and chronic problems

First checks

Vor dem Teiletausch

Important notes

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2013 HYUNDAI Genesis Lambda V8 4.6L GDI (D8HB)/Theta II 2.0L GDI (G4KF) (BH)

Engine identity

Oils and fluids

Service and parts data

Common and chronic problems

First checks

Vor dem Teiletausch

Important notes