This page covers 7 recalls, 57 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Genesis G70.
20–25 mpg combined
9.4–11.8 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 5 tested variants for this model year.
Electrical and powertrain issues lead the complaint picture for the 2019 Genesis G70. On the electrical side, owners report infotainment screens going blank, displaying distorted images, or peeling, a recurring theme across multiple reports. Some owners also describe vehicle speed sensor failures that take down connected systems including ABS, forward collision warning, and blind-spot monitoring all at once. On the powertrain side, complaints include a shifter inhibitor switch failing and triggering a "Shifter Malfunction" warning with a check engine light, and a handful of reports from manual transmission owners describing unexpected vehicle movement at startup. Engine complaints round out the top three reported systems, though those reports are spread across varied symptoms without a single dominant pattern. The seat recline issue, where driver and passenger seats lean back but won't return forward, appears in at least one report but does not show up as a recurring theme.
57
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Genesis G70 has 7 recalls, the most serious being three separate fire risks: the anti-lock brake module can short circuit and ignite, water can enter the starter solenoid and cause an engine compartment fire, and on 3.3-liter V6 turbo models, an oil leak near hot engine components can also lead to fire.
All three fire risks can occur while the vehicle is parked or being driven. On the fuel side, the fuel pump can fail and cut drive power without warning, raising the risk of a crash. There is also a trunk latch concern shared across two recalls: the latch can become damaged and prevent the emergency release inside the trunk from working, which could trap a person inside.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump may fail, causing loss of engine power while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will update engine control software and inspect or replace the fuel pump assembly as needed.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The left turbocharger oil feed pipe can deteriorate and leak oil in certain Genesis G80, G90, and G70 models with 3.3-liter V6 turbocharged engines.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can seep into the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, potentially starting an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a relay kit in the engine junction box at no cost to prevent water from reaching the starter solenoid.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A component in the trunk release latch may fail, causing the emergency trunk release inside the trunk to malfunction. This could prevent someone trapped in the trunk from opening it.
What the fix does
Hyundai will mail you instructions to visit a dealer. The dealer will inspect your trunk latch and replace the trunk latch base if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The trunk latch may become damaged, which could prevent the trunk from being opened from inside the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the trunk latch and replace the trunk latch base if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The antilock brake system control module may short circuit on certain vehicles.
What the fix does
A dealer will replace the fuse for the ABS module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The anti-lock brake system module may malfunction and short circuit, potentially affecting brake function.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ABS module fuse at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
