2019 Genesis G70 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Genesis G70 over 8 years — 3 per year. That is more complaints per year than most G70 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Control module, Turbocharger, and Solenoid.

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (13 of 62), then Fuel and propulsion system (11) and Electrical system (10). Those filings include 6 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2020

The 2020 G70 has 13 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Genesis G70. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (5)

Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, fuel pump, control module 2024-07-12 · NHTSA campaign 24V528000

Summary 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.

Remedy 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.

Recall engine and cooling, engine, gasoline, turbocharger 2024-03-08 · NHTSA campaign 24V191000

Summary 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.

Remedy 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.

Recall electrical system, starter, solenoid 2024-02-13 · NHTSA campaign 24V107000

Summary 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.

Remedy 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).

Recall latches, locks, and linkages, trunk lid, latch 2022-03-28 · NHTSA campaign 22V196000

Summary 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."

Remedy 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.

Recall Brake control module 2021-03-10 · NHTSA campaign 21V161000

Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.

Remedy 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.

Complaints by component (62 total)

Engine

Fuel and propulsion system

Electrical system

Fuel system, gasoline

Powertrain

Service brakes

Forward collision avoidance

Structure

Air bags

Engine and engine cooling

Speed control

Visibility

Lane departure

Steering

Hydraulic brakes

Seats

Visibility and wipers

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Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"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…"
Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-16
"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…"
Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2026-09-10
"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…"
Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-22
"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…"
Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-07-17
"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…"
Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-06-19

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2019 Genesis G70 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2019 Genesis G70 4 DR RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
G70 all-wheel drive	3.3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	17	25	20 MPG	$4000
G70 all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	21	28	23 MPG	$3450
G70 rear-wheel drive	3.3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	17	26	20 MPG	$4000
G70 rear-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	22	30	25 MPG	$3200
G70 rear-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Manual 6-speed	Rear-wheel drive	18	28	22 MPG	$3650

Specs and fitment

G70 (IK), 2019–present

Body styles Sedan

Oil SAE 0W-30 , 7.68 qt capacity

Tire size 225/45R18, 225/40R19 (trim dependent; some packages 255/35R19 rear) front / 225/45R18, 225/40R19, 255/35R19 (trim dependent) rear

Known issues for this generation

Recall 21V161000 covers certain 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles whose ABS module could malfunction and short circuit, with risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving; owners were advised to park outside until dealers replaced the ABS module fuse. Recall 24V528000 covers certain 2019-2023 Genesis G70 vehicles (with other Hyundai N models) where the fuel pump may fail and cause a loss of drive power; dealers update engine software and inspect or replace the fuel pump assembly.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Genesis G70 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2019 Genesis G70?

Is the 2019 Genesis G70 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2020 G70 has 13 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Genesis G70 been recalled?

The 2019 Genesis G70 has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Genesis G70?

Owners have filed 62 complaints about the 2019 Genesis G70 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Genesis G70 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Genesis G70 is 22 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Genesis G70 take?

SAE 0W-30 is listed for the IK generation on this site. Confirm the filler-cap grade for your engine.

What does recall 21V161000 cover on the G70?

Certain 2019-2021 G70 vehicles whose ABS module could malfunction and short circuit, with risk of an engine-compartment fire while parked or driving; dealers replaced the ABS module fuse.

What tire sizes does the G70 commonly use?

225/45R18 and 225/40R19 are common; some packages use 225/40R19 front with 255/35R19 rear. Confirm the door placard.