2019 Genesis G70: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker G70 years.
62 owner complaints, most about engine. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2019 G70?The 2019 Genesis G70 has 62 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and fuel/propulsion system.
Safety record for the 2019 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other G70 years only. How we score it
Is 2019 a good year for the G70?
Across the 8 G70 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 6 (2021) to 62 (2019). With 62 complaints, the 2019 G70 sits above the model's median of 13.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2019 G70
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Campaign 21V161000Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch
Campaign 22V196000Hyundai 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."
electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
Campaign 24V107000Hyundai 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.
engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Campaign 24V191000Hyundai 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.
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fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module
Campaign 24V528000Hyundai 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided, creating a high-risk, high-reward ownership profile.
Owner insights cover all generations of the G70. See the full G70 owner picture and every model year.
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