2019 Genesis G70 problems and recalls

Owners filed 36 complaints on the 2019 Genesis G70 in the last three full years, out of 60 on record. The most cited component is the Engine.

60
Complaints
5
Recalls
6
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
1
Injuries
58.1
Severity index

Severity index 58.1 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 58.1p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 53 of 123 by severity index among 2019 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 57% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2019 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

EngineEngine: 13 complaints (21.7%)13 22%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 10 complaints (16.7%)10 17%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 10 complaints (16.7%)10 17%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 10 complaints (16.7%)10 17%Power TrainPower Train: 7 complaints (11.7%)7 12%Service BrakesService Brakes: 6 complaints (10.0%)6 10%Fuel SystemFuel System: 6 complaints (10.0%)6 10%GasolineGasoline: 6 complaints (10.0%)6 10%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE1321.7%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1016.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1016.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1016.7%
POWER TRAIN711.7%
SERVICE BRAKES610.0%
FUEL SYSTEM610.0%
GASOLINE610.0%

Complaints filed per year

010212020: 82021: 22022: 72023: 52024: 212025: 102026: 7 (partial year)2021222324212526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20208
20212
20227
20235
202421
202510
2026 (year to date)7
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 2.1x those in 2020 to 2022 (36 against 17).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
21V16100010/03/2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
22V19600028/03/2022LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCHHyundai 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Mo
24V10700013/02/2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOIDHyundai 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.
24V19100008/03/2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGERHyundai 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.
24V52800012/07/2024FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULEHyundai 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.

Other Genesis G70 model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 4 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.