Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 | 1.8× | 1 | Engine | Caution |
| 2022 | 32 | 3.2× | 2 | Headlight | Avoid |
| 2021 | 6 | −64% | 4 | Engine | Good |
| 2020 | 13 | — | 3 | Fuel System | Limited data |
| 2019 | 63 | — | 5 | Fuel System | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median G70 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Genesis G70 problems
Latest Genesis G70 recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump › Control/drive module
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Genesis G80, 2017-2022 G90, and 2019-2022 G70 vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter V6 turbocharged engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe may deteriorate and leak oil.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Electrical system › Starter assembly › Solenoid
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of charge.
Latches/locks/linkages › Trunk lid › Latch
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the trunk latch and replace the trunk latch base, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Genesis G70 should you avoid?
2022 and 2023 — these years have the most complaints relative to other G70 years at the same age, led by lights problems in the 2022.
What is the best year for the Genesis G70?
2021 has the fewest complaints compared with other G70 years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Genesis G70 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (39), engine & cooling (39) and electrical system (24). Fuel System complaints peak in the 2019 model year.
How many recalls has the Genesis G70 had?
6 recalls across 2019–2023. The model year with the most is 2019. See all Genesis G70 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.