2017 Genesis G90: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
24
Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
2
Injuries
116.7
Severity index
Severity index 116.7 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 5 | 20.8% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | 16.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 16.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 16.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 12.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 12.5% |
| WHEELS | 2 | 8.3% |
| STEERING | 2 | 8.3% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 5 of 24 complaints (20.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 3.0x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V538000 | 19/07/2019 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 and 2017-2018 Genesis G90 vehicles equipped with 3.3 liter turbocharged engines. The turbocharger oil supply pipe may have a loose seal, causing oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold. |
| 24V107000 | 13/02/2024 | 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. |
| 24V191000 | 08/03/2024 | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.