Model year record

2019 Genesis G70

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 94 owner complaints on file.

Genesis G70, 2019–2026 generation
Pictured: the 2019–2026 generation. Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V528000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
54,647
Reported to NHTSA
2024-07-11
Owners notified
2024-09-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V191000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
28,439
Reported to NHTSA
2024-03-08
Owners notified
2024-05-03

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V107000

Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid

Component
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
90,907
Reported to NHTSA
2024-02-13
Owners notified
2024-07-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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).

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V196000

Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: latch
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
63,461
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-28
Owners notified
2022-05-26

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V161000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
552
Reported to NHTSA
2021-03-10
Owners notified
2021-07-06

Defect description

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

Safety risk

An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine1445,980 mi
Fuel/propulsion system12—
Unknown or other117,000 mi
Electrical system10—
Power train715,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline660,000 mi
Service brakes56,000 mi
Structure: body429,114 mi
Air bags32,000 mi
Vehicle speed control39,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling2—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2—
Lane departure: blind spot detection2—
Steering24,400 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior211,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pressure/temperature sensor1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump135,000 mi
Lane departure: assist1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Visibility/wiper12,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—

The 2020 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

AQ23002Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Other Genesis G70 model years

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Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.