Genesis G70 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 143 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Genesis G70 (2019–2026). The 2019 G70 has the most serious complaints, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion.

Complaints
143
Recalls
6
Model years
8
Worst year
2019

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Genesis G70 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Genesis G70 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2019 Genesis G70 — 63 complaints, 6 crashes; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  2. 2022 Genesis G70 — 32 complaints, 1 crash, 1 fire; top problem: Lighting

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2021 (6 complaints).

Every Genesis G70 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 G7010000Electrical System
2025 G7010000—
2024 G7031010Acceleration & Cruise Control
2023 G70243001Engine
2022 G70321102Lighting
2021 G7061104Engine
2020 G70130103Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2019 G70636015Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Genesis G70 problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    39 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    39 complaints
  • Electrical System
    26 complaints
  • Lighting
    18 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    14 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    11 complaints
  • Brakes
    11 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    6 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    5 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    5 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Genesis G70 received by NHTSA each month.

Genesis G70 recalls

  • Recall 24V528000Jul 11, 202454,647 vehiclesModel years 2019–2023

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V191000Mar 8, 202428,439 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022

    Risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

  • Recall 24V107000Feb 13, 202490,907 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V196000Mar 28, 202263,461 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V161000Mar 10, 2021552 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

  • Recall 20V569000Sep 21, 2020319 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Genesis models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology