Genesis G90 Problems by Year

We compared every Genesis G90 model year from 2017–2026 using 67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 10 recalls and federal defect investigations. No G90 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints. The best years are 2019, 2021 and 2022.

9model years
67complaints
10recalls
—worst years
2019, 2021best years

Complaints by model year

2017201820192021202220232024202520262616654532
Owner complaints per model year, Genesis G90. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20260typical2—Few
202521.3×4ElectricalFew
20243typical4Collision AvoidanceFew
202351.8×6Fuel SystemAverage
20224−38%2Collision AvoidanceAverage
20215−42%1Collision AvoidanceGood
20196−60%2ElectricalGood
201816—4ElectricalLimited data
201726—3EngineLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median G90 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Genesis G90 problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2017
    1928%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2017
    1928%
  • Other / not specified
    1116%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2018
    812%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2021
    710%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2017
    69%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2017
    69%
  • Steeringworst: 2017
    57%
  • Brakesworst: 2017
    46%
  • Air bagsworst: 2017
    23%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2023
    23%
  • Lightsworst: 2017
    11%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2017
    11%
  • Body & structureworst: 2018
    11%
  • Locks & latchesworst: 2018
    11%
  • Seatsworst: 2022
    11%

Latest Genesis G90 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 26V-229 · Apr 10, 2026 · 94,760 vehicles

Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain Genesis 2022-2026 GV70, 2023-2025 G90, 2021-2025 G80, and GV80 vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 20, 2026. Owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741.

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 26V-218 · Apr 6, 2026 · 294,448 vehicles

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026.

Forward collision avoidance › Sensing system › Radar

NHTSA recall 25V-833 · Dec 1, 2025 · 483 vehicles

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Genesis G90 vehicles. The Highway Drive Assist (HDA) corner radar may falsely detect another vehicle, which can result in sudden, unintended braking while driving.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to use the Highway Drive Assist feature until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will replace the front bumper beam, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2026.

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA recall 25V-474 · Jul 17, 2025 · 4,754 vehicles

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain Genesis 2023-2025 G90 and GV60 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2025.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 24V-282 · Apr 19, 2024 · 31,440 vehicles

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Genesis GV70, GV80, G80, and G90 vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

All 10 Genesis G90 recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Genesis G90 should you avoid?

None of the Genesis G90 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What is the best year for the Genesis G90?

2019 has the fewest complaints compared with other G90 years at the same age, followed by 2021 and 2022. 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 G90 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (19), electrical system (19) and fuel & propulsion system (8). Engine complaints peak in the 2017 model year.

How many recalls has the Genesis G90 had?

10 recalls across 2017–2026. The model year with the most is 2023. See all Genesis G90 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.