Genesis G70 Recalls (2019-2023)
The Genesis G70 has been the subject of 6 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2019 to 2023 model years. They cluster mostly around the fuel system, engine and engine cooling, and electrical system.
The Genesis G70 scores 5 out of 100 (grade F), one of the heavier recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 83% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 50% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 6 campaigns span 5 model years of the Genesis G70. The single largest affected 90,907 vehicles, over electrical system. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common G70 problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Genesis G70 may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Genesis G70 recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Genesis G70 recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2023 Genesis G70 Recalls
1 recall affects the 2023 Genesis G70, involving the fuel system.
2022 Genesis G70 Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2022 Genesis G70, involving the fuel system and engine and engine cooling.
2021 Genesis G70 Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2021 Genesis G70, involving the fuel system, engine and engine cooling, and service brakes.
2020 Genesis G70 Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2020 Genesis G70, involving the fuel system, engine and engine cooling, and service brakes.
2019 Genesis G70 Recalls
5 recalls affect the 2019 Genesis G70, involving the fuel system, engine and engine cooling, and electrical system.
Every Genesis G70 recall in detail
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2019-2023 Genesis G70
- Vehicles in this recall
- 54,647
- Reported
- Jul 11, 2024
- Owners notified
- Sep 9, 2024
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA campaign number 24V528000.
Engine And Engine Cooling
- Affected years
- 2019-2022 Genesis G70
- Vehicles in this recall
- 28,439
- Reported
- Mar 8, 2024
- Owners notified
- May 3, 2024
Defect: 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.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
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.
NHTSA campaign number 24V191000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2019 Genesis G70
- Vehicles in this recall
- 90,907
- Reported
- Feb 13, 2024
- Owners notified
- Jul 15, 2024
Defect: 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.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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).
NHTSA campaign number 24V107000.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
- Affected years
- 2019 Genesis G70
- Vehicles in this recall
- 63,461
- Reported
- Mar 28, 2022
- Owners notified
- May 26, 2022
Defect: 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."
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
NHTSA campaign number 22V196000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2019-2021 Genesis G70
- Vehicles in this recall
- 552
- Reported
- Mar 10, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 6, 2021
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
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.
NHTSA campaign number 21V161000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2021 Genesis G70
- Vehicles in this recall
- 319
- Reported
- Sep 21, 2020
- Owners notified
- Nov 10, 2020
Defect: 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.
Risk: Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA campaign number 20V569000.
Common questions about Genesis G70 recalls
- Does the Genesis G70 have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on record for the Genesis G70 across the 2019 to 2023 model years. The most common areas are the fuel system, engine and engine cooling, and electrical system.
- How many times has the Genesis G70 been recalled?
- The Genesis G70 has 6 recall campaigns from the 2019 to 2023 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Genesis G70 recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the electrical system, affecting 90,907 vehicles. Owners were told to park outside and away from buildings because of a fire risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Which Genesis G70 model year has the most recalls?
- The 2019 Genesis G70 has the most, with 5 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Genesis G70 has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.