KnownCarProblems2019 Genesis G70 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Genesis G70, most often about the fuel system (30% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is the most complained-about G70 model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory2 recalls for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2019 Genesis G70 problems
Fuel system
19 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G70. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v528000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G70. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where…
Engine
17 complaints · 27%Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G70. The contact stated that while driving 45-50 MPH and merging onto the highway, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle jerked and failed to respond while the rpms increased. The contact exited the highway and continued driving at a slow speed. The contact stated that…
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 18%After exactly 2,000 miles on this car I noticed air leak causing my car to fog during winter which I drove with window slightly down so that I could get to places without having all the fog. I also have had random air bag system failures while driving. Stating my complete air bag system is down
Crashed into my garage wall at slow speeds. I pulled into the garage riding the break pedal (no acceleration/gas) and when I attempted to come to a complete stop the breaks seemed to give out completely. Even as I shoved the break pedal to the floor it seemed to do nothing. When it happened, I did feel a bit of a…
Electrical
10 complaints · 16%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…
Transmission
7 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G70. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary at the residence, the contact stated that it was difficult to select gear. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning…
Brakes
6 complaints · 10%When braking the steering wheel, brake pedal, and eventually the whole car pulses/shakes/vibrates. When I had my first maintenance, I told the dealer about it and they temporally fixed it by shaving the rotors. It comes with bremo calipers but not bremo pads, rotors, etc. I've spoken with a lot of people over social…
Driver assistance
5 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: warnings, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, assist.
Visibility and wipers
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: rearview mirrors/devices, sun/moon roof assembly.
After exactly 2,000 miles on this car I noticed air leak causing my car to fog during winter which I drove with window slightly down so that I could get to places without having all the fog. I also have had random air bag system failures while driving. Stating my complete air bag system is down
The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G70. The contact stated that the side view mirrors failed to open intermittently, causing the contact to manually open the mirror. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Genesis G70 recalls
Fuel system: control/drive module
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.
Full defect 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.
Engine: turbo/supercharger
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.
Full defect 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.
Electrical: solenoid
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).
Full defect 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.
Doors and locks: latch
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.
Full defect 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."
Brakes: control unit/module
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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Questions about the 2019 Genesis G70
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Genesis G70?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (19 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); engine (17 complaints); other or unspecified (11 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Genesis G70 have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 11, 2024 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Genesis G70?
- It is the most complained-about G70 model year since 2000, with 63 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Genesis G70 years
- 2019
- 2022