2019 Genesis G70 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (8) · Electrical System (7) · Power Train (6)
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Safety recalls (5)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/Drive Module 2024-07-11 · campaign 24V528000 · 54,647 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
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).
Latches/Locks/Linkages:trunk Lid:latch 2022-03-28 · campaign 22V196000 · 63,461 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai 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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the trunk latch and replace the trunk latch base, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 221/010G.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2021-03-10 · campaign 21V161000 · 552 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2021. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 007G.
Service bulletins (59)
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.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-14 · 26-GI-004G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some genesis vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-04-18 · 26-EE-003G TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. this bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary, replace the starter magnetic switch (solenoid) 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
Electrical System 2026-04-07 · Z02G OL · Warranty Program/Extension
certain 2019 – 2022 model year genesis g70 vehicles may experience an inoperative blower motor (not blowing) that may be caused by damage or deterioration of the blower motor multi-fuse and fuse box. at genesis, we are committed to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and value. in an effort to
Showing the 6 most recent of 59 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-07 · Unknown Or Other“i had a sudden loss of power when driving and the car would not start back up. it could be due to the current hpfp recall that is active on the car. the genesis southfield, mi dealership was informed about my car being a canadian vin and they accepted to take my car. so i tow it there for $500 and then they refuse to work on it saying they “are not…”
2026-09-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System“vehicle received recall 023g (tsb 24-01-076g) on 4/30/2025 at 42,910 miles for p0088 fuel rail pressure issue, involving ecu update to high-pressure fuel pump control logic. no codes were present at that time and no physical inspection of the pump was performed — only a code scan. vehicle had no check engine light prior to this recall. on 9/16/2026…”
2026-09-10 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 35,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 genesis g70. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing starting issues. additionally, while driving 15-20 mph and coming to a stop, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. the vehicle was turned off and restarted and was able to drive to the intended destination. the contact stated that the failure recurred and…”
2026-08-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i own a 2019 genesis g70 3.3t twin-turbo v6, vin [xxx], with approximately 122,000 miles. twice within approximately two weeks, the vehicle has suddenly and unexpectedly experienced a near-total loss of propulsion while being driven. without warning, the engine begins shaking and sputtering severely, the check engine light illuminates, and the veh…”
2026-07-17 · Engine“i had the known reported issue tsb 25-be-004g repaired and even after repair there is a burning wire smell that the dealer claims they can’t replicate. we had the same issue with genesis plano initially and after driving the vehicle out of state we were stranded and took it to genesis of peoria where the issue was diagnosed. we are encountering the…”
2026-06-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System“vehicle is currently disabled due to open recall campaign #262/023g (nhtsa recall number 24v528000) for high-pressure fuel pump failure. on 05/19/2026, the vehicle suffered total loss of drive power at highway speeds (hwy 16/211), creating an immediate hazard. the manufacturer failed to provide a timely remedy, initially misdirecting me to a dealer…”
2026-03-24 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“unintended vehicle movement at startup - potential clutch defect on january 17, 2026, at approximately 1:59 pm, i started my 2019 genesis g70 (manual transmission) while parked in my garage. the vehicle was in neutral with the parking brake engaged. i depressed the clutch pedal fully before pressing the start button, with no foot on the accelera…”
2026-02-03 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2019 genesis g70. the contact stated that upon advising a friend that the turbocharger oil feed pipe was made of plastic, the contact was informed that there was a recall related to the issue. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed that another dealer had marked nhtsa campaign number: 24v191000 (engine and en…”
2026-01-22 · Electrical System · 45,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 genesis g70. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the audiovisual navigation screen displayed a blank screen. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the failure was persistent, and the audiovisual navigation screen was peeling and distorted. the contact was w…”
2026-01-10 · Seats“driver and passenger seats recline back but do not come forward. passengers cannot use seat belts…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.