2021 GENESIS G70

4 recalls, 12 complaints - 37 TSBs

24V528000 Jul 11, 2024
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
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.
Consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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 o... Read more
54,647 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
24V191000 Mar 8, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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.
Consequence
An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
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... Read more
28,439 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
21V161000 Mar 10, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
Consequence
An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
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. ... Read more
552 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
20V569000 Sep 21, 2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the fuel pump assembly jet nozzle, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 005G.
319 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Complaint Statistics

12 total complaints 1 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES2
SUSPENSION1
STEERING1
WHEELS1
AIR BAGS1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS1
POWER TRAIN1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
ENGINE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ENGINE Jun 16, 2026
Incident date: Jun 14, 2026
My car stopped in the highway
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 16, 2026
Incident date: Jun 14, 2026
My car stopped in the highway
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 16, 2026
Incident date: Jun 14, 2026
My car stopped in the highway
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 8, 2026
Incident date: Nov 20, 2025
-I was driving down into an indoor basement level garage very slowly as there is a steep incline. It descends from street level to basement level within a distance of approximately 30 to 35 ft. At the end of the incline is a sharp curve to the right, followed by a sharp left turn to proceed straig... Read more
Crash 1 injured
POWER TRAIN Feb 24, 2026
Incident date: Feb 24, 2026
The vehicle has had recurring drivability problems since at least June 2024, including repeated check engine light illumination and severe loss of acceleration. On 06/19/2024, dealership service records document that the check engine light was on and the vehicle would not accelerate past 40 mph, and... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 24, 2026
Incident date: Feb 24, 2026
The vehicle has had recurring drivability problems since at least June 2024, including repeated check engine light illumination and severe loss of acceleration. On 06/19/2024, dealership service records document that the check engine light was on and the vehicle would not accelerate past 40 mph, and... Read more
AIR BAGS Feb 23, 2026
Incident date: Feb 23, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V034000 (Air Bags) and 25V607000 (Seat Belts); however, parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a service appointment, and the contact was in... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 23, 2026
Incident date: Feb 23, 2026
I rented this vehicle for 5 days. In those 5 days, twice while driving on the highway (at 5-10 mph under the posted speed limit due to heavy traffic, dry and clear weather), I found it necessary to brake hard due to other vehicle traffic braking hard in front of me. When I had slowed down sufficient... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Feb 23, 2026
Incident date: Feb 23, 2026
I rented this vehicle for 5 days. In those 5 days, twice while driving on the highway (at 5-10 mph under the posted speed limit due to heavy traffic, dry and clear weather), I found it necessary to brake hard due to other vehicle traffic braking hard in front of me. When I had slowed down sufficient... Read more
STEERING Nov 14, 2024
Incident date: Nov 13, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that a warning light indicating that there was a steering failure had been illuminated on the instrument panel. When turning the steering wheel it failed to automatically re-center. The contact would have to use manual strength to re-center the s... Read more
WHEELS Nov 14, 2024
Incident date: Nov 13, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH exiting a residential area. The front wheel axle came apart. The contact's husband removed the shocks. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence. There were no warning lights illuminated. The cont... Read more
SUSPENSION Jul 15, 2024
Incident date: Apr 1, 2024
Had to replace tie rods two times before 11,000 miles.

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2021 GENESIS G70

2021 Genesis G70 4 DR RWD

CategoryRating
Rollover Risk 0.0%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 GENESIS G70

37 manufacturer communications from 22 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
100000 POWER TRAIN8
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION6
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4
350000 EQUIPMENT3
160000 STRUCTURE2
130000 VISIBILITY2
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
23-EE-013G Dec 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin is issued to provide the extended battery diagnosis procedure using GDS. This battery diagnosis function displays the various battery-related faults such as: a?? Internal short circuit a?? Battery deterioration a?? Malfunct
23-EE-013G Dec 15, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin is issued to provide the extended battery diagnosis procedure using GDS. This battery diagnosis function displays the various battery-related faults such as: a?? Internal short circuit a?? Battery deterioration a?? Malfunct
23-AT-007G Jun 20, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
When servicing an 8-speed automatic transmission vehicle with a a??Check Engine lighta?? and any of the DTCs listed below, follow the Service Procedure and, if necessary, replace the E-module.
23-EE-008G Apr 27, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin addresses a condition of Idle Stop Go (ISG) inoperative not turning off the engine and provides information related to an ECU software update for improvement of: - ISG operation in relation to the battery SOH (State Of Health
23-EE-008G Apr 27, 2023
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
This bulletin addresses a condition of Idle Stop Go (ISG) inoperative not turning off the engine and provides information related to an ECU software update for improvement of: - ISG operation in relation to the battery SOH (State Of Health
23-BD-007H Apr 24, 2023
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can becom
23-AT-001G Mar 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
When servicing a vehicle with a a??Check Engine lighta?? and any of the DTCs listed below, follow the Service Procedure to replace the related solenoid and E-module or park position switch.
23-BD-002G Jan 30, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th
22-BD-007G Jul 20, 2022
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Certain 2019 a?? 2021MY G70 (IK) vehicles may exhibit abnormal creak and/or rattling noise from the wide sunroof assembly while driving on uneven road conditions. This bulletin outlines the procedures to repair this condition.
22-BD-007G Jul 20, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Certain 2019 a?? 2021MY G70 (IK) vehicles may exhibit abnormal creak and/or rattling noise from the wide sunroof assembly while driving on uneven road conditions. This bulletin outlines the procedures to repair this condition.
21-AT-015G Aug 17, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transmission for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear).
21-BE-008G May 5, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain vehicles may experience 504 Time Out errors when using the Genesis Connected Services Mobile App. When asked to provide Modem Information (IMEI/USIM), the Head Unit (HU) displays all zeros. This bulletin describes the procedure to u
21-EM-004H Mar 30, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps
21-EM-004H Mar 30, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps
21-BD-001G Feb 3, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Genesis applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can bec
20-01-043G Nov 16, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and if necessary, repair brake pulsation on dealer stock vehicles only. The procedure described should be preferably performed with the Vehicle Delivery Inspection (VDI) just prior to retai
20-01-039H Oct 9, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information and procedures for collecting OBD a??In Use Monitor Performance Ratioa?? (IUMPR) data on certain 2019-2021MY vehicles at California dealers. This reporting is mandated by CARB (California Air Resources Boa
20-01-039H Oct 9, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information and procedures for collecting OBD a??In Use Monitor Performance Ratioa?? (IUMPR) data on certain 2019-2021MY vehicles at California dealers. This reporting is mandated by CARB (California Air Resources Boa
21-AT-012G Jul 27, 2020
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This bulletin provides a procedure to transfer oil pressure data to the TCU using GDS Mobile. This procedure is necessary to reduce the TCU learning time and improve the shift quality. i?? Before replacing an automatic transmission (Pages
21-AT-012G Jul 27, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides a procedure to transfer oil pressure data to the TCU using GDS Mobile. This procedure is necessary to reduce the TCU learning time and improve the shift quality. i?? Before replacing an automatic transmission (Pages
20-BD-014H Jul 14, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la
20-BD-014H Jul 14, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la
20-BD-014H Jul 14, 2020
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la
20-BD-008G Mar 25, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and repair a G70 with the Wide Sunroof exhibiting creaking or rattling.
19-BE-017G Nov 18, 2019
130000 VISIBILITY
Certain vehicles (listed below) equipped with the HomeLink5 (Two Way Communication) mirror may experience programming and operating difficulties with the home garage system. This bulletin provides information related to some of the possible
19-BE-017G Nov 18, 2019
135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Certain vehicles (listed below) equipped with the HomeLink5 (Two Way Communication) mirror may experience programming and operating difficulties with the home garage system. This bulletin provides information related to some of the possible
19-BE-017G Nov 18, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain vehicles (listed below) equipped with the HomeLink5 (Two Way Communication) mirror may experience programming and operating difficulties with the home garage system. This bulletin provides information related to some of the possible
19-AT-023G Sep 30, 2019
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each clutch in the transmission. If the vehicle fails the stall te
19-AT-023G Sep 30, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each clutch in the transmission. If the vehicle fails the stall te
19-AT-014G Jun 12, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides a procedure to diagnose an 8-speed automatic transaxle with a harsh and/or delayed shift.
19-AT-014G Jun 12, 2019
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This bulletin provides a procedure to diagnose an 8-speed automatic transaxle with a harsh and/or delayed shift.
19-AT-012G Jun 4, 2019
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transaxle for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear).
19-AT-012G Jun 4, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transaxle for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear).
19-AT-007G Apr 15, 2019
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This bulletin provides a procedure to transfer oil pressure data to the TCU using GDS Mobile. This procedure is necessary to reduce the TCU learning time and improve the shift quality. i?? Before replacing an automatic transmission: Input t
19-AT-007G Apr 15, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides a procedure to transfer oil pressure data to the TCU using GDS Mobile. This procedure is necessary to reduce the TCU learning time and improve the shift quality. i?? Before replacing an automatic transmission: Input t
19-AT-008G Apr 8, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
When servicing a vehicle with a a??Check Engine lighta?? and any of the DTCs listed below, follow the Service Procedure to replace the related solenoid and E-module or park position switch.
19-AT-008G Apr 8, 2019
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
When servicing a vehicle with a a??Check Engine lighta?? and any of the DTCs listed below, follow the Service Procedure to replace the related solenoid and E-module or park position switch.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, GENESIS G70

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

AQ23002 Opened: Nov 17, 2023
AQ, Open , Model Year: 2019
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HE... Read more

GENESIS G70 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GENESIS G70 across all model years (2019, 2023).

15 Total Recalls
193 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
19 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

GENESIS G70 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 0 1 View
2024 0 4 View
2023 1 35 View
2022 2 39 View
2021 (current) 4 12
2020 3 17 View
2019 5 85 View

Other GENESIS Models

Model Recalls Complaints
GV80 138 232 View
G80 104 277 View
GV60 73 100 View
GV70 71 311 View
G90 61 85 View
GV70 ELECTRIFIED 45 9 View
G80 ELECTRIFIED 11 5 View
GENESIS 6 0 View