2021 Genesis G70 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2021 Genesis G70 has 6 complaints with NHTSA after 6 years, or 0 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 6 G70 years on this site. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Control module, Turbocharger, and Brake control module.

2019 Genesis G70 — Photo by Kevauto, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (4 of 6), then Fuel and propulsion system (2) and Electrical system (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports a fire.

Next to 2020 and 2022

The 2020 G70 has 13 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2022 has 31 complaints, 5 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022.

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 2021 Genesis G70. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (4)

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 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.

Recall Fuel pump 2020-09-21 · NHTSA campaign 20V569000

Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Genesis G70 vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI engines. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.

Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the fuel pump assembly jet nozzle, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 005G.

Complaints by component (6 total)

Engine

Fuel and propulsion system

Electrical system

Fuel system, gasoline

Service brakes

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"My car stopped in the highway"
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-06-16
"Parked my car at home at 3pm on 11/20/25. At 3:07 my neighbor banged on my front door & told me my car is on fire. The fire was under the hood with flames emerging in front of the windshield. Called 911 as we got to…"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-06-08
"2021 Genesis G70 engine shutting off at stops, often linked to the Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system or, in some cases, unexpected stalls. Possibly the automatic transmission's calibration leading to rough stops, or needing…"
Unknown or other, Engine · filed 2026-02-24
"Summary of Reported Behaviors Lurching: Commonly reported, often deemed a software/adaptive issue. Brake Issues: Commonly reported, often attributed to pad-to-rotor deposits, or in some cases, the recalled ABS module. I…"
Unknown or other, Service brakes, Engine · filed 2026-02-23
"The problem occurred while the engine was on, but I was idle in the drive thru of a local pharmacy. The car had been placed in park, but engine still running while waiting at the window. Suddenly, the car began to shake…"
Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2024-11-14

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2021 Genesis G70 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2021 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	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	20	27	23 MPG	$3450
G70 all-wheel drive	3.3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	17	25	20 MPG	$4000
G70 rear-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Manual 6-speed	Rear-wheel drive	18	28	22 MPG	$3650
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

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 2021 Genesis G70 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2021 Genesis G70?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (4 of 6), then Fuel and propulsion system (2) and Electrical system (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports a fire.

Is the 2021 Genesis G70 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2020 G70 has 13 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2022 has 31 complaints, 5 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022.

Has the 2021 Genesis G70 been recalled?

The 2021 Genesis G70 has 4 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 2021 Genesis G70?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2021 Genesis G70 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2021 Genesis G70 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2021 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.