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2021 Genesis G70: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2021 Genesis G70 with NHTSA, and it has 4 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 & cooling4

Fuel system1

Brakes1

Electrical system1

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.
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel PumpSep 21, 2020 · campaign 20V569000
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.

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Other years of the Genesis G70

Year	Reliability
2027	Not rated yet
2026	Not rated yet
2025	Not rated yet
2024	Not rated yet
2023	Not rated yet
2022	Not rated yet
2021	Not rated yet
2020	Not rated yet
2019	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2021 Genesis G70 have?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (4), fuel system (1), brakes (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2021 Genesis G70 have?

4 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Genesis G70 get?

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