2017 Genesis G90 problems and recalls

Owners filed 12 complaints on the 2017 Genesis G90 in the last three full years, out of 24 on record. The most cited component is the Engine.

24
Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
2
Injuries
71.7
Severity index

Severity index 71.7 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 71.7p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Components cited in complaints

EngineEngine: 5 complaints (20.8%)5 21%Engine And Engine Cooli…Engine And Engine Cooling: 4 complaints (16.7%)4 17%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 4 complaints (16.7%)4 17%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 4 complaints (16.7%)4 17%Service BrakesService Brakes: 3 complaints (12.5%)3 12%Power TrainPower Train: 3 complaints (12.5%)3 12%WheelsWheels: 2 complaints (8.3%)2 8%SteeringSteering: 2 complaints (8.3%)2 8%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE520.8%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING416.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER416.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM416.7%
SERVICE BRAKES312.5%
POWER TRAIN312.5%
WHEELS28.3%
STEERING28.3%

Complaints filed per year

0362018: 52019: 22020: 12021: 12022: 22023: 22024: 62025: 42026: 1 (partial year)1819202122232462526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20185
20192
20201
20211
20222
20232
20246
20254
2026 (year to date)1
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 3.0x those in 2020 to 2022 (12 against 4).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
19V53800019/07/2019ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPEHyundai 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.
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.

Other Genesis G90 model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 2 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.