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Genesis G70 2019-2026
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- Price
- $34,900–$52,500
- MPG
- 25
- Strength: Strong driving fun
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Poor running costs
How it scores for you10 scores
One of the sharpest-driving compact sport sedans of its era at a bargain, but the cramped rear seat, tiny trunk, and $3,100/yr fuel bill are real costs.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years; 3 of its 6 recalls were serious. About 11% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +3 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $3,200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 23% of cars we track.
10.5 cu ft of cargo space — among the smallest of the sedans we track.
Tight rear seat and a 10.5 cu ft trunk are the price of the rakish RWD proportions - pack light.
Benchmark-chasing RWD sport sedan: 365-hp 3.3T option, balanced chassis, even a brief manual - among the most engaging sedans of its era.
2022 refresh brought a crisp 10.25-in system; strong equipment for the money, though interfaces trail newer Genesis models.
Firm sport-sedan ride and supportive seats; refinement is genuine but the tuning always favors agility over plushness.
Luxury brands like Genesis tend to lose value faster than average.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls15 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
15 recalls · 6 common complaint areas across 2019–2023
- Electrical — 9 complaints (2019)
- Recall — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module (2023)
- Unknown or other — 8 complaints (2019)
2026
No recorded issues.
2025
No recorded issues.
2024
No recorded issues.
2023
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module24V528000
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.
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting5 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2023 Genesis G70. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked inside the garage, the contact discovered that passenger’s side headlight was cracked and there was moisture inside the headlight. The contact stated that the moisture inside the headlight affected the operatio
2022
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger24V191000
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.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module24V528000
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.
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I own a 2022 Genesis G70. The driver’s-side front headlamp assembly has developed significant and persistent moisture/condensation inside both sections of the lamp. The condensation does not clear during normal driving or after the lights have been operated for more than 30 minutes. The problem has
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting5 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The headlights will randomly start getting excessive condensation and if it gets bad enough it will affect the turn signal and render it useless. The dealer and Genesis Care both just tell me to turn on my brights for 18min to clear it up. I've already had one replaced under warranty and now the oth
2021
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump20V569000
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.
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module21V161000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger24V191000
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.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module24V528000
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.
2020
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module21V161000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger24V191000
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.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module24V528000
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.
2019
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module21V161000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: LATCH22V196000
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 S
- RecallElectrical: starter assembly: solenoid24V107000
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.
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger24V191000
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.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module24V528000
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.
- Complaint clusterElectrical9 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I had the known reported issue TSB 25-BE-004G repaired and even after repair there is a burning wire smell that the dealer claims they can’t replicate. We had the same issue with Genesis Plano initially and after driving the vehicle out of state we were stranded and took it to Genesis of Peoria wher
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other8 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- The shifter inhibitor switch (also known as gear position sensor or range sensor) malfunctioned, triggering a check engine light and causing a warning message on the dashboard indicating “Shifter Malfunction.” Yes, the component is still installed and available for inspection upon request. - The
- Complaint clusterFuel7 complaintscomplaints:FUEL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G70. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing starting issues. Additionally, while driving 15-20 MPH and coming to a stop, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and was able to drive to the intended destination
- Complaint clusterPowertrain7 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AT STARTUP - POTENTIAL CLUTCH DEFECT On January 17, 2026, at approximately 1:59 PM, I started my 2019 Genesis G70 (manual transmission) while parked in my garage. The vehicle was in Neutral with the parking brake engaged. I depressed the clutch pedal fully before press
- Complaint clusterFuel and propulsion5 complaintscomplaints:FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Vehicle received recall 023G (TSB 24-01-076G) on 4/30/2025 at 42,910 miles for P0088 fuel rail pressure issue, involving ECU update to high-pressure fuel pump control logic. No codes were present at that time and no physical inspection of the pump was performed — only a code scan. Vehicle had no che
Cost to own$30,500 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$34,900–$52,500
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,200/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
22
Highway MPG
30
Combined MPG
25
Horsepower
252 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
10.5 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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