2019 Genesis G70 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Genesis G70.

< older2020
Complaints
84
per 10K Sold
70.6
US Sales
11,903
Crashes
11
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2019 Genesis G70 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:45,980 mi
#29 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:22,500 mi
#38 complaints

Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Genesis G70.

Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
45,980
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
22,500
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
15,000
Gasoline Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,996
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
5,333
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pressure/Temperature Sensor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Genesis G70

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~238,006 vehicles.

24V528000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module
~54,647 affected

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.

24V191000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
~28,439 affected

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.

24V107000Electrical System:starter Assembly:solenoid
~90,907 affected

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.

22V196000Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:latch
~63,461 affected

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."

21V161000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~552 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.

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2019 Genesis G70 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Genesis G70 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2019 Genesis G70 has 84 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Genesis G70?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (11 complaints, avg 45,980 mi); Electrical Faults (9 complaints, avg 22,500 mi); Fuel System (8 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Genesis G70?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 29,998 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Genesis G70?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Genesis G70 include 11 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Genesis G70 have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 238,006 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Genesis G70?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine problems) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Genesis G70 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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