2017 Genesis G90 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (4) · Steering (3) · Power Train (3)
Safety recalls (3)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/Supercharger 2024-03-08 · campaign 24V191000 · 28,439 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 019G. This recall expands and replaces recall number 19V-538. Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-538 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Electrical System:starter Assembly:solenoid 2024-02-13 · campaign 24V107000 · 90,907 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(H) and 018G(G).
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2019-07-19 · campaign 19V538000 · 8,059 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 003G.
Service bulletins (81)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-10-22 · 26-BD-011G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. this tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly.
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Exterior Lighting 2025-11-06 · 25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. this tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. lamp assembly replacement is not necessary
Electrical System 2025-04-29 · 25-GI-009G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain genesis vehicles may experience an inoperable horn from moisture or carbonization at the contact point. this bulletin provides a guide to inspect and replace the horns.
Electrical System 2025-04-07 · 25-01-024H EM · Service Campaign
some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using bluelink service functions. this may be due to an irregular disconnection on verizon's communication network. if you are experiencing issues with remote commands, or other bluelink services, please see the inst
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What owners report
2026-10-15 · Steering“my 2017 genesis g90 received safety recall 018g (nhtsa 24v-107) on december 31, 2024, addressing a starter-solenoid electrical short/fire risk. around june 7, 2026, i noticed an unusual odor and found the engine-room junction/fuse box extremely hot, with visible heat damage. an independent shop documented melted plastic near the starter relay/junc…”
2026-09-22 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 118,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 genesis g90. the contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary, the contact became aware of smoke coming from the driver’s side of the engine. while stopped at a red light, the vehicle was smoking with an oil-burning odor. additionally, the contact stated that the air bag module light was illuminated. the manufacturer…”
2026-05-28 · Engine And Engine Cooling“see attached document for complaint.…”
2025-12-09 · Wheels“november 2, 2025 at 12:19 pm, i received a call from the owner, jose, who accused me of “assault” against his employee toni—despite the fact that i have never been physically near toni. i’ve only been calling to follow up on the unresolved safety issues: no fluids, bad brakes (which they claimed to have repaired), and rear tires with no tread at al…”
2025-10-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“* recall campaign number : [018g, 019g] i. statement of complaint this complaint concerns a failure in a critical safety-related component that was previously addressed under a mandatory manufacturer recall, and the subsequent refusal by the authorized dealership to provide a second no-charge repair for the same repeated failure. ii. chronology of…”
2025-08-21 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:crank/Camshaft Position Sensor · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 genesis g90. the contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. the driver immediately pulled over. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that four crankshaft position sensors and the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. the veh…”
2025-02-25 · Unknown Or Other“oil pressure sensor (sender) issue: oil pressure sensor defect (after oil level was checked a few times due to this issue) cause unstable pressure (oil level warning lights comes on and off) depending on how fast i drive. make me very worried if it’s going to cause engine issues. i hear this is a common issue with this vehicle and it’s located bott…”
2024-11-12 · Engine“the check engine light keeps coming on. we had spark plugs changed and still keeps miss firing. we are unable to switch between drive modes smoothly. we have taken in for service numerous times.…”
2024-10-31 · Unknown Or Other“please see attached summary of this issue which has impacted safety of a large number of genesis vehicles since 1 january 2023. …”
2024-09-10 · Steering“steering wheel sticks when making left or right turn. have to manually return the steering wheel back to a straight/neutral position. extremely dangerous! if you don’t manually align the steering wheel quickly you will lose control, go off road, or hit another vehicle on any turn. issue is consistent and wide spread problem among their vehicles aft…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.