2022 Genesis G70 Problems & Complaints

Avoid3.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the G70 at the same age

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 2022 Genesis G70 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 3.2× as many as a typical G70 model year at the same age, which makes the 2022 one of the G70 years to avoid. The most reported problem area is the lights (11 complaints, typically around 29,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

32complaints
2recalls
1crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2022 Genesis G70 problems

  • Lights~29,000 miles
    1134%
  • Engine & cooling~30,000 miles
    928%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~62,000 miles
    825%
  • Electrical system
    619%
  • Other / not specified
    516%
  • Driver assistance~4,000 miles
    26%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    26%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    13%

Share of the 32 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Genesis G70 complaints by model year

20192020202120222023631363224
Owner complaints per model year, Genesis G70. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best G70 years: 2021. Years to avoid: 2022, 2023. Compare all years →

2022 Genesis G70 recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump › Control/drive module

NHTSA recall 24V-528 · Jul 11, 2024 · 54,647 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 24V-191 · Mar 8, 2024 · 28,439 vehicles

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.

What 2022 Genesis G70 owners say

Lights

The contact owns a 2022 Genesis G70. The contact stated that there was condensation inside the passenger's side headlight assembly after washing the vehicle. The contact stated there was a crack formed on the inside of the upper and lower headlight assembly. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, and the headlight assembly was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Recently, the contact noticed condensation on the inside of the driver's side headlight assembly. The contact saw two small cracks in the center of the upper and lower headlight assemblies. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

Headlights · 32,000 miles · Oct 2021

The contact owns a 2022 Genesis G70. The contact stated upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered water inside the headlights. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the headlights needed to be replaced. The contact stated that after the second failure, both headlights were replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred for three months. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there would be an investigation into the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure by the case manager. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

29,000 miles · Oct 2024

Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2022 Genesis GV70. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power however, the contact was able to safely coast to the side of the roadway. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle seemed to return to normal functionality; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 30 MPH. The failure persisted with the vehicle jerking and losing motive power while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 2,300. The VIN was unavailable.

2,000 miles · Jun 2023

I went go put gas in the car but as I start driving I was riding lost power of the car I pulled over but it was a school bus behind me that the bust drive had called the police I got out the car I seen smoke from the passionate side of the car seeing smoking. So I step back seen that the motor was on fire then it started busting out the windows and tires. It burnt up the car so bad that they had go get more water. Engine & fuel pump is the components that need to be checked upon request. & not yet it haven't been expected about the insurance yet but they is going too, safety risk caught on fire.

Mar 2026 · fire

Fuel & propulsion system

The contact owns a 2022 Genesis G70. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving uphill. In addition, the contact stated that there were three minor children inside the vehicle during the failure. The contact was turned off and the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven without failure. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times and the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer several times due to the failure. The failure was identified, but the vehicle was not repaired. …

62,000 miles · Jul 2022

I went go put gas in the car but as I start driving I was riding lost power of the car I pulled over but it was a school bus behind me that the bust drive had called the police I got out the car I seen smoke from the passionate side of the car seeing smoking. So I step back seen that the motor was on fire then it started busting out the windows and tires. It burnt up the car so bad that they had go get more water. Engine & fuel pump is the components that need to be checked upon request. & not yet it haven't been expected about the insurance yet but they is going too, safety risk caught on fire.

Mar 2026 · fire

2022 Genesis G70 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo8-speed automaticRWD21 / 31 / 24
2.0L 4-cyl turbo8-speed automaticAWD20 / 28 / 23
3.3L 6-cyl turbo8-speed automaticRWD18 / 27 / 21
3.3L 6-cyl turbo8-speed automaticAWD17 / 25 / 20

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Genesis G70 a good car?

Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 G70 rates avoid: 3.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the G70 at the same age. It is one of the G70 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Genesis G70?

The lights — 11 complaints, 34% of all complaints for this model year, most often about headlights. Next are the engine & cooling (9) and fuel & propulsion system (8).

How many recalls does the 2022 Genesis G70 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2022 Genesis G70, the most recent from July 11, 2024 (control/drive module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Genesis G70?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2021. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2022 and 2023. See the full Genesis G70 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2022 Genesis G70 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 29,000 miles; 86% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.