2022 Genesis G70 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Genesis G70 over 5 years — 5 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 6 G70 years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Control module and Turbocharger.

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 Exterior lighting (10 of 31), then Engine (8) and Electrical system (6). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports a fire.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 G70 has 6 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2023 has 23 complaints, 4 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

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 2022 Genesis G70. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

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.

Complaints by component (31 total)

Exterior lighting

Engine

Electrical system

Fuel and propulsion system

Forward collision avoidance

Fuel system, gasoline

Powertrain

Back-over prevention

Engine and engine cooling

Lane departure

Speed control

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"But it started by my car constantly burning all like a crazy amount and then I sort of having problems with like the air conditioner, not blowing cool because if I would circulate it in the car, it would not be cool and…"
Unknown or other, Engine · filed 2026-09-01
"I own a 2022 Genesis G70. The driver’s-side front headlamp assembly has developed significant and persistent moisture/condensation inside both sections of the lamp. The condensation does not clear during normal driving…"
Electrical system, Exterior lighting · filed 2026-08-29
"I had started having problems with burning oil really quickly and it having lots of smoke out the tail pipe it was losing 2-3 quarts in a few days and after inspecting the left turbo pipe is cracked and leaking lots of…"
Engine · filed 2026-08-27
"2022 Genesis G70: Severe moisture inside of headlights causing DRL, blinkers, headlights, etc., to short out or completely stop working. I had them replaced once under warranty and the same thing happened again. The…"
Electrical system, Exterior lighting · filed 2026-08-05
"I am reporting a recurring drivetrain defect in my 2022 Genesis G70 3.3T Sport Prestige AWD (current mileage: 20,000 miles). The vehicle produces a prominent, loud mechanical whining and droning noise specifically when…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-06-09

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2022 Genesis G70 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2022 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	28	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	3.3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	18	27	21 MPG	$3800
G70 rear-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	21	31	24 MPG	$3300

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 2022 Genesis G70 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2022 Genesis G70?

The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (10 of 31), then Engine (8) and Electrical system (6). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports a fire.

Is the 2022 Genesis G70 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 G70 has 6 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2023 has 23 complaints, 4 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Genesis G70 been recalled?

The 2022 Genesis G70 has 2 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 2022 Genesis G70?

Owners have filed 31 complaints about the 2022 Genesis G70 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Genesis G70 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 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.