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2019 Genesis G70: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 94 complaints about the 2019 Genesis G70 with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

25 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$8,160

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Engine & cooling17

Driver-assist & stability10

Electrical system10

Body, glass & interior9

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	25 mpg
Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	23 mpg
Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	22 mpg
Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L	All-Wheel Drive	20 mpg
Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	20 mpg

Recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive ModuleJul 11, 2024 · campaign 24V528000
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 And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/SuperchargerMar 8, 2024 · campaign 24V191000
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 System › Starter Assembly › SolenoidFeb 13, 2024 · campaign 24V107000
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.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › LatchMar 28, 2022 · campaign 22V196000
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."
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModuleMar 10, 2021 · campaign 21V161000
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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Other years of the Genesis G70

Year	Reliability
2027	Not rated yet
2026	Not rated yet
2025	Not rated yet
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2021	Not rated yet
2020	Not rated yet
2019	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2019 Genesis G70 have?

Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (17), driver-assist & stability (10), electrical system (10). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2019 Genesis G70 have?

5 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Genesis G70 get?

Up to 25 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.