2019 Genesis G70 Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary
The 2019 Genesis G70 has 79 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve engine and unknown or other.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 79 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
ENGINE
11 13.9%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10 12.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8 10.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8 10.1%
POWER TRAIN
6 7.6%
Quick Insights
The top category is ENGINE, accounting for 13.9% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 21 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2019 Genesis G70
The 2019 Genesis G70 has 79 owner complaints in this dataset. ENGINE is the most common complaint category, representing about 14% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2019 Genesis G70 are ENGINE (11), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (10), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (8).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 46 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2019 Genesis G70?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 21 of 21 systems
ENGINE
11 Reports14% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
Engine stalled when stopped at a traffic light. There was heavy traffic in front and to the rear of my vehicle. I was in the far right lane. It was 102 degrees outside. I was able to restart the vehicle about two minutes after the initial stall. I was then able to drive the vehicle to my home where it was then towed to the nearest Genesis dealer. No warning lights. Dealer stated no error codes were found and they could not duplicate the problem. After pushing for a solution they stated they will replace the fuel pump. Seems to be an ongoing, extremely dangerous problem with Genesis owners vehicles.
9/11/2022
Since it was new, my 2019 Genesis G70 Twin Turbo with AWD has had occasional long hesitation (it happens every couple of days) when I step on the gas, lasting anywhere from 3 to 10 seconds. It happens from a stop, and also at times when the car is going 5-10 mph. The motor has been fully warmed up when this happens. When you step on the gas, the motor is still running but there is no response, no increase in engine rpm, then after a hesitation of up to 10 seconds, it kicks in with a sudden surge of speed. No warning lights come on. Needless to say, this is very dangerous when attempting to pull out into highway traffic, or simply maneuvering around in parking lots or normal traffic conditions. The danger is not just the failure to move, but also the sudden unpredictable lurch forward when it "catches". I brought it to the dealer several times, but it never hesitates when they have it, and they see nothing wrong. The car was scanned by an independent mechanic and he found no codes or any indication of a problem. I tried shutting off Electronic Stability Control but it didn't help. It happens in all modes, including sport mode. This is a continuous issue. The car currently has 12,505 miles on the odometer.
11/5/2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10 Reports13% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
ON 8/8/2020 I DROVE MY GENESIS G70 SPORT INTO MY HOME GARAGE DOORS AND CENTER SUPPORT BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS. IT WAS SLOW SPEED. I WATCHED AS MY CAR CONTINUED FORWARD WITH MY FOOT HARD ON THE BRAKE WITH NO BRAKING ACTION AT ALL. IT WAS A 100% BRAKE FAILURE. I HAVE NEVER PUT ANY VEHICLE INTO ANY OTHER VEHICLE OR ANY STRUCTURE IN MY 55 YEARS OF DRIVING. I HOLD A CDL. I WAS CERTIFIED BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE BRAKING SYSTEMS IN 1976. I WAS SELLING BMWS IN THE MID 80S WHEN BOSCH DEVELOPED ABS. I WAS SELLING ACURAS IN 1987 WHEN HONDA MADE A LAME ATTEMPT AT THEIR OWN PROPRIETARY ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. I KNEW THE FIRST TIME I TESTED IT THAT IT WAS SUBPAR. AUTO MAGAZINES CONFIRMED THIS IN THEIR TESTS. I UNDERSTAND CARS. I HAVE NO AGENDA AGAINST HYUNDAI. MY LAST FIVE AUTO PURCHASES HAVE BEEN HYUNDAI PRODUCTS. MY GENESIS G70 IS THE FINEST CAR I HAVE EVER DRIVEN. BUT IT HAS A POTENTIALLY FATAL PRODUCT FLAW. AFTER SEVERAL DAYS OF TESTING, I DISCOVERED THE PARAMETERS NECESSARY TO ESSENTIALLY TURN OFF THE BRAKES, INTERRUPT THE FLOW OF BRAKE FLUID BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PADS. I CAN NOW DUPLICATE THIS FAILURE WITH REGULARITY. AND I DO NOT THINK MY CAR IS UNIQUE. I BELIEVE I CAN REPLICATE THIS 100% FAILURE ON ANY G70, AND I WOULD LIKE TO TRY. GENESIS KNOWS THIS, REQUESTED THAT I SEND THEM A MASS OF DOCUMENTATION FOR MY CASE #17257270, WHICH I DID ON 8/30/2020. THREE EMAILS FROM HYUNDAI CONFIRMED RECEIPT OF EVERYTHING THEY REQUESTED. NICOLETTE COMPTON WITH HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA SAID THEY WOULD SEND AN ENGINEER/TECHNICIAN TO MY HOUSE SO I COULD DEMONSTRATE THE DEFECT. SINCE THEN SHE HAS IGNORED MY PHONE CALLS AND HAS HAD NO CONTACT WITH ME EXCEPT ON 9/9/2020 AT 6:02 PACIFIC TIME WHEN SHE ACCIDENTALLY PICKED UP MY FIFTH CALL TO HER, AND SAID SHE WAS JUST ABOUT TO CALL ME. HYUNDAI IS IGNORING ME.
10/2/2020
AFTER EXACTLY 2,000 MILES ON THIS CAR I NOTICED AIR LEAK CAUSING MY CAR TO FOG DURING WINTER WHICH I DROVE WITH WINDOW SLIGHTLY DOWN SO THAT I COULD GET TO PLACES WITHOUT HAVING ALL THE FOG. I ALSO HAVE HAD RANDOM AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILURES WHILE DRIVING. STATING MY COMPLETE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS DOWN
10/17/2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8 Reports10% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
The infotainment system, while using Apple Car Play, is operating erratically, and at its worst goes to a completely black screen that does not accept any input from the touchscreen. In order to correct this persistent issue, I am either required to switch input sources on the buttons multiple times, unplug the USB cord or perform these combined steps repeatedly to force the infotainment screen to light up. I use Apple Car play 100% of the time, as I use Waze, Google maps, Amazon Music, Itunes etc while driving. On several occasions, I have had to tinker with the device while driving, and have had the anti-collision system activate to prevent an accident. Once, I came dangerously close to rear-ending a vehicle on a dark evening while lost on an unfamiliar highway and attempting to make the infotainment screen work. It is unsafe to drive a vehicle while having to take eyes off the road to operate a system that does not operate as intended, and it is not always practical to stop on road/highway. I have reported this to the dealer twice now, and the issue is still not rectified. The replacement part (a chip/sd card?) was apparently ordered and confirmed by the dealer via text, however, apparently the dealership has changed owners and now they have no useful information in my vehicle record about this incident. The issue persists today, and the horrible service provided by Kearny Mesa Genesis is only exacerbating this issue for me personally. Please see the attached records for proof of reporting.
4/29/2022
Dear NHTSA, I am writing to lodge a formal complaint about significant safety issues that I have encountered with my 2019 Genesis G70 sedan. The driver and passenger seats in my car will recline but will not return to an upright position, making it impossible for either the driver or the passenger to wear a seatbelt. This issue constitutes a severe safety hazard. I brought my car to the dealership for diagnosis, and they acknowledged the problem but initially demanded a diagnostic fee of $245. The car is currently unusable due to the mentioned issue. Despite the severity of these problems, the manufacturer, Genesis, has only agreed to pay 50% of the $10,000 repair bill, citing the expiration of the warranty. I have been diligent in my vehicle maintenance, and these issues are not due to any negligence on my part. Rather, they represent severe and unacceptable manufacturing defects that pose safety risks. I am concerned that other owners might be experiencing similar problems, but these are not being reported due to the diagnostic fee imposed by Genesis. For the reasons above, I implore the NHTSA to investigate these safety issues with the 2019 Genesis G70 sedan.
5/25/2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8 Reports10% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
Since it was new, my 2019 Genesis G70 Twin Turbo with AWD has had occasional long hesitation (it happens every couple of days) when I step on the gas, lasting anywhere from 3 to 10 seconds. It happens from a stop, and also at times when the car is going 5-10 mph. The motor has been fully warmed up when this happens. When you step on the gas, the motor is still running but there is no response, no increase in engine rpm, then after a hesitation of up to 10 seconds, it kicks in with a sudden surge of speed. No warning lights come on. Needless to say, this is very dangerous when attempting to pull out into highway traffic, or simply maneuvering around in parking lots or normal traffic conditions. The danger is not just the failure to move, but also the sudden unpredictable lurch forward when it "catches". I brought it to the dealer several times, but it never hesitates when they have it, and they see nothing wrong. The car was scanned by an independent mechanic and he found no codes or any indication of a problem. I tried shutting off Electronic Stability Control but it didn't help. It happens in all modes, including sport mode. This is a continuous issue. The car currently has 12,505 miles on the odometer.
11/5/2022
NHTSA Recall Number 24V-107 I received notice of this recall in February. I was warned of a fire risk. I keep calling the dealer and reaching out to Genesis corporate and no remedy is available. It has been several months and this is unacceptable given the safety risk.
6/19/2024
POWER TRAIN
6 Reports8% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G70. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary at the residence, the contact stated that it was difficult to select gear. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able was to restart the vehicle and drove to his destination. Additionally, while driving 25 MPH and depressing on the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle seized and was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was then towed to Genesis of Nashua (140 Daniel Webster Hwy, Nashua, NH 03060: (866) 436-9548) and was diagnosed with needing the transmission to be replaced. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
2/28/2022
Since it was new, my 2019 Genesis G70 Twin Turbo with AWD has had occasional long hesitation (it happens every couple of days) when I step on the gas, lasting anywhere from 3 to 10 seconds. It happens from a stop, and also at times when the car is going 5-10 mph. The motor has been fully warmed up when this happens. When you step on the gas, the motor is still running but there is no response, no increase in engine rpm, then after a hesitation of up to 10 seconds, it kicks in with a sudden surge of speed. No warning lights come on. Needless to say, this is very dangerous when attempting to pull out into highway traffic, or simply maneuvering around in parking lots or normal traffic conditions. The danger is not just the failure to move, but also the sudden unpredictable lurch forward when it "catches". I brought it to the dealer several times, but it never hesitates when they have it, and they see nothing wrong. The car was scanned by an independent mechanic and he found no codes or any indication of a problem. I tried shutting off Electronic Stability Control but it didn't help. It happens in all modes, including sport mode. This is a continuous issue. The car currently has 12,505 miles on the odometer.
11/5/2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6 Reports8% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G70. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle briefly jerked, after which the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart but continued to experience significantly reduced motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the high-pressure fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V569000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN nor the model was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 81,000.
4/25/2024
The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G70. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V528000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
8/27/2024
SERVICE BRAKES
5 Reports6% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
AT AROUND 8:45 A.M. ON JAN. 19, 2020, I LEFT MY HOUSE, DROVE TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE SUBDIVISION, AND TURNED LEFT ONTO THE CITY STREET. BECAUSE OF THE BAD WEATHER IN EARLIER HOURS, I KNEW THAT THE ROAD WAS RATHER ICY. SO I WAS EXTRA CAUTIOUS AND ESTIMATE MY SPEED WAS AROUND 25 MPH (POSTED SPEED LIMIT IS 40 MPH). JUST ABOUT 0.1 MILE FROM ENTERING THE CITY STREET, I SAW THAT THE STREET LIGHT ABOUT 100 YARDS AHEAD OF ME WAS RED. I TURNED MY SIGNAL TO GO INTO THE RIGHT LANE (STREET HAD BECOME 2 LANES VS ONE LANE AT THAT POINT) WHILE STARTING TO GENTLY PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL TO FURTHER DECELERATE. ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE CAR SEEMED TO DO ITS OWN THING, SLIDING AND TURNING ALMOST 90 DEGREES AND HITTING THE SNOW BANK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE STREET, CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR (PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OF $3,743 WHICH MAY GO HIGHER). WHEN I STARTED DECELERATING, MY SPEED MUST HAVE BEEN AROUND 25 MPH. ALTHOUGH I DON'T KNOW THE SPEED AT THE POINT OF IMPACT, IT MUST HAVE BEEN RATHER LOW SINCE THE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF AND I DID NOT GET ANY WHIPLASH. OF COURSE, I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT. HERE IS WHAT I BELIEVE HAPPENED: THIS CAR HAS A STRANGE-FEELING BRAKE. IF YOU PUSH GENTLY ON IT, AFTER A COUPLE OF SECONDS IT BRAKES HARDER AND INDEED JERKS THE OCCUPANTS BEFORE STOPPING. I KNEW THIS IRRITATING THING FOR A WHILE SINCE I HAD OWNED THE CAR SINCE THE SPRING OF 2019, BUT NEVER THOUGHT THAT IT COULD BECOME A HAZARD. I BELIEVE WHEN I PUSHED ON THE BRAKE GENTLY ON THE ROAD, IT STARTED BRAKING HARDER AFTER A COUPLE OF SECONDS AND THE CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL ON THE RATHER ICY ROAD. I DO NOT KNOW IF THE ESC SYSTEM COMES INTO PLAY AS WELL OR NOT, BUT I AM CONFIDENT ABOUT HOW THE BRAKE ACTS. THIS BRAKING CONDITION IN MY CAR HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND I AM OPEN TO FURTHER VERIFICATION. I AM NOW CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS CAR.
1/24/2020
WHEN BRAKING THE STEERING WHEEL, BRAKE PEDAL, AND EVENTUALLY THE WHOLE CAR PULSES/SHAKES/VIBRATES. WHEN I HAD MY FIRST MAINTENANCE, I TOLD THE DEALER ABOUT IT AND THEY TEMPORALLY FIXED IT BY SHAVING THE ROTORS. IT COMES WITH BREMO CALIPERS BUT NOT BREMO PADS, ROTORS, ETC. I'VE SPOKEN WITH A LOT OF PEOPLE OVER SOCIAL MEDIA AND A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THIS SAME ISSUE AND THE ONLY THING THAT SEEMS TO BEING DONE IS SHAVING AND REPLACING THE ROTORS/PADS WITH THE SAME ONES THAT HAVE THE ISSUE. MANY HAVE SOLVED THE PROBLEM BY RELYING ON AFTERMARKET PADS AND ROTORS WHICH ARE EXPENSIVE DUE TO THE SPORTINESS OF THIS VEHICLE. I DON'T BELIEVE WE SHOULD HAVE TO BUY EXPENSIVE AFTERMARKET PARTS TO FIX A SAFETY HAZARD AND POTENTIALLY VOID ANY WARRANTY WHEN WE BUY/LEASE A NEW EXPENSIVE VEHICLE. THE BRAKING SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS AND THIS NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED ASAP, THANK YOU! *TR
5/7/2020
STRUCTURE:BODY
4 Reports5% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MONTHS. DURING THIS TIME, I HAVE BEEN IN TWO MAJOR ACCIDENTS. THE FIRST INCIDENT INVOLVED AN 18 WHEELER ON A HOUSTON FREEWAY THAT SIDESWIPED THE PASSENGER SIDE FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR RIM, WHICH EXPLODED AND I WAS TURNED THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND TRAVELED ACROSS 5 LANES OF TRAFFIC. APPROXIMATELY $12K IN DAMAGE WITH NO SIDE CURTAIN DEPLOYMENT. THIS WAS BROUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION WITH NO FOLLOW-UP. THE 2ND INCIDENT WAS IN DECEMBER AND I HIT A DEER RUNNING ACROSS THE ROAD. IT WAS A SQUARE HIT WITH ME GOING FROM 65 TO 0 AND THE DEER RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE CAR. AS OF TODAY, THE DAMAGE IS ALL LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND AGAIN, NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED, WITH A TOTAL REPAIR BILL OF $13.8K. THIS TIME I CONTACTED GENESIS AS THE CAR DIDN'T SEEM SAFE. I WAS ASSIGNED A CASE MANAGER, WHO HAD THE BODY SHOP STOP ALL REPAIRS. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD TAKE AT LEAST 6 WEEKS BEFORE AN INVESTIGATION COULD BE COMPLETED. DURING THIS TIME, I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION. I WASN'T EVEN OFFERED A LOANER. I HAVE NEVER MISSED A PAYMENT, EVEN AFTER BEING CHARGED FOR TWO TYPES OF WARRANTIES AND WHEN I TRIED TO USE IT, I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T EXIST. NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO EXPLAIN THE $9K CHARGE ON THE BILL OF SALE, WHICH WAS TO BE THE CHARGE FOR THE TWO WARRANTIES. IF THE CAR'S SAFETY FEATURES DON'T WORK, I CAN NOT DRIVE THE CAR.
1/19/2021
I taken vehicle 3 times to dealer for the sunroof. When driving over ruff pavement sunroof makes clicking noises. Went this week to the dealer again and dealer stated they know about it but there is no fix. I looked in genesis forums and ggry are many complaints on the same issue.
9/10/2022
AIR BAGS
3 Reports4% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
AFTER EXACTLY 2,000 MILES ON THIS CAR I NOTICED AIR LEAK CAUSING MY CAR TO FOG DURING WINTER WHICH I DROVE WITH WINDOW SLIGHTLY DOWN SO THAT I COULD GET TO PLACES WITHOUT HAVING ALL THE FOG. I ALSO HAVE HAD RANDOM AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILURES WHILE DRIVING. STATING MY COMPLETE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS DOWN
10/17/2020
I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MONTHS. DURING THIS TIME, I HAVE BEEN IN TWO MAJOR ACCIDENTS. THE FIRST INCIDENT INVOLVED AN 18 WHEELER ON A HOUSTON FREEWAY THAT SIDESWIPED THE PASSENGER SIDE FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR RIM, WHICH EXPLODED AND I WAS TURNED THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND TRAVELED ACROSS 5 LANES OF TRAFFIC. APPROXIMATELY $12K IN DAMAGE WITH NO SIDE CURTAIN DEPLOYMENT. THIS WAS BROUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION WITH NO FOLLOW-UP. THE 2ND INCIDENT WAS IN DECEMBER AND I HIT A DEER RUNNING ACROSS THE ROAD. IT WAS A SQUARE HIT WITH ME GOING FROM 65 TO 0 AND THE DEER RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE CAR. AS OF TODAY, THE DAMAGE IS ALL LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND AGAIN, NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED, WITH A TOTAL REPAIR BILL OF $13.8K. THIS TIME I CONTACTED GENESIS AS THE CAR DIDN'T SEEM SAFE. I WAS ASSIGNED A CASE MANAGER, WHO HAD THE BODY SHOP STOP ALL REPAIRS. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD TAKE AT LEAST 6 WEEKS BEFORE AN INVESTIGATION COULD BE COMPLETED. DURING THIS TIME, I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION. I WASN'T EVEN OFFERED A LOANER. I HAVE NEVER MISSED A PAYMENT, EVEN AFTER BEING CHARGED FOR TWO TYPES OF WARRANTIES AND WHEN I TRIED TO USE IT, I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T EXIST. NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO EXPLAIN THE $9K CHARGE ON THE BILL OF SALE, WHICH WAS TO BE THE CHARGE FOR THE TWO WARRANTIES. IF THE CAR'S SAFETY FEATURES DON'T WORK, I CAN NOT DRIVE THE CAR.
1/19/2021
STEERING
2 Reports3% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
I CAN FEEL A "POPPING" IN MY HANDS THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL ONE OR TWO DEGREES LEFT OR RIGHT. THIS HAPPENS WHEN STANDING AT A LIGHT (FOOT ON BRAKE), IN PARK, MOVING LESS THAN 10MPH, AND EVEN WITH THE CAR OFF. THE POPPING CAN ALSO BE FELT BELOW THE STALKS ON THE STEERING COLUMN. THERE IS ALSO A POPPING SOUND OR "CLICK" THAT IS MOST EASILY HEARD WHEN THE CAR IS OFF. IT FEELS LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL IS "CATCHING SOMETHING" IN THE FIRST 1 OR TWO DEGREES OF MOVEMENT BEFORE THE WHEELS TURN. THE PROBLEM STARTED AFTER ABOUT 4,400 MILES, IN JANUARY OF 2020. I HAVE THREE VIDEOS OF THE ISSUE SO FAR. HYUNDAI GENESIS REFUSE TO FIX IT, AS THEIR TECHS CANNOT DIAGNOSE WHAT IS CAUSING THE POPPING FEELING AND NOISE.
1/24/2020
EVEN WITH HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR WARNS YOU TO PUT YOU HANDS ON THE WHEEL. WHEN ACCELERATING USING THE STEERING WHEEL CRUISE CONTROLS THE CAR ACCELERATES RAPIDLY GOING WAY FASTER THAN ONE WOULD WISH. UNLIKE MOST CARS, THE SWITCH ON THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT LOCK IN A SPEED WHEN YOU RELEASE IT WHEN SPEEDOMETER READS THE DESIRED SPEED. INSTEAD THE CARE KEEPS ACCELERATING, THE TURBO KICKS IN AND THE G-FORCE PUSHES YOU BACK INTO THE SEAT. *TR
5/26/2020
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 Reports3% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
EVEN WITH HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR WARNS YOU TO PUT YOU HANDS ON THE WHEEL. WHEN ACCELERATING USING THE STEERING WHEEL CRUISE CONTROLS THE CAR ACCELERATES RAPIDLY GOING WAY FASTER THAN ONE WOULD WISH. UNLIKE MOST CARS, THE SWITCH ON THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT LOCK IN A SPEED WHEN YOU RELEASE IT WHEN SPEEDOMETER READS THE DESIRED SPEED. INSTEAD THE CARE KEEPS ACCELERATING, THE TURBO KICKS IN AND THE G-FORCE PUSHES YOU BACK INTO THE SEAT. *TR
5/26/2020
I had 2 accidents in the same week. First one was Monday 2-20-2023. Leaving work heading home, I was at a red light. The light turned green and the car in front proceeded to go. As I hit the accelerator, my car ran into the back of a car full speed. Every attempt to stop car and was unsuccessful. I called to make appt at dealership to have car inspected. Before I could get to said appt at dealership, a very similar incident happened again 2 days later as I was pulling into parking lot of work. Pulling into parking spot, my car continued to accelerate into the building. Again, attempted to stop but was unsuccessful. I suffered mild concussion from hitting head on steering wheel. Air bags DID NOT deploy. No warning from car until impact happened. Was taken to hospital via ambulance for further examination.
5/13/2023
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
2 Reports3% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G70. The contact stated that the side view mirrors failed to open intermittently, causing the contact to manually open the mirror. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000
1/10/2023
The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G70. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and merging into the right lane, the contact became aware that the passengerâs side sideview mirror was still locked in the closed position. The contact stated that the sideview mirror failed to retract when the vehicle was unlocked. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 11,500.
1/10/2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
2 Reports3% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
My car as I was driving on the expressway stop getting power stop accelerating. The collision warning light came on and the check engine light came on. My car has done this several times while I am driving and itâs very scary. It even wouldnât crank sometimes and the dealership couldnât find anything wrong
3/3/2024
I'd like to note that I've seen a large amount of 2019 Genesis G70 RWD drivers make the same complaint as myself, the VSS completely and suddenly just stopped working. No heavy or hazardous driving to report. The VSS ties into the ABS, forward collision, and blind-spot safety cameras making them all inoperable.
8/21/2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
2 Reports3% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
From six to ten times over the past year, while at highway speeds, the adaptive cruise control has suddenly sounded warning chimes and momentarily engaged emergency braking, when there is no other vehicle or object ahead of me. I have had the system suddenly brake from over 70mph down to between 50 and 55mph, then begin to accelerate again. This has always happened in good daylight and clear weather. Fortunately, it has not happened when I had a vehicle close following me. Recently this happened three times on a three hour highway trip, and once again the following morning, also on a highway. On 11/07/23 I took it to the Genesis dealer, but the technician was unable to reproduce the problem.
7/21/2024
On numerous occasions, while driving with the adaptive cruise control on, at highway speeds, and no other vehicles near me, the system emits several beeps, shows that I'm close to a vehicle ahead of me (there isn't one), and initiates hard braking for maybe a couple of seconds. It is VERY disconcerting, and I haven't been able to find a common denominator for this issue, except that it seems to only happen during daylight hours, on sunny days. Should this happen while another car is following me, this could certainly cause an accident.
9/18/2024
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
2 Reports3% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
Component that failed: Driver-side mirror actuator on my 2019 Genesis G70 3.3T (power-folding, auto-dimming mirror). It intermittently malfunctions by tilting completely up or down without input, making it impossible to see out of the mirror while driving. Safety risk: Yes â this defect significantly compromises visibility on the driverâs side, especially when changing lanes or merging. It has nearly caused multiple accidents due to blind spot obstruction. Reproduction/confirmation: Yes â the issue was originally diagnosed and repaired under warranty by Genesis of Cumming in July 2023. The exact same issue has recurred. Genesis of Gwinnett has confirmed the mirror needs replacement but refuses coverage. Inspection: The vehicle has been inspected by multiple Genesis dealerships and was referred from Classic Collision (where mirror was replaced during accident repair). All agree the part is malfunctioning again, but Genesis Motor America has refused further assistance. Warning lamps/messages: There were no warning lights, but the failure presents physically as the mirror moving on its own without any driver input and staying locked in an unusable position until manually readjusted â sometimes repeatedly during the same drive. Assessment: This is a safety-critical failure that Genesis previously repaired under warranty and has now refused to take responsibility for. The issue affects visibility and endangers both the driver and others on the road.
6/19/2025
I'd like to note that I've seen a large amount of 2019 Genesis G70 RWD drivers make the same complaint as myself, the VSS completely and suddenly just stopped working. No heavy or hazardous driving to report. The VSS ties into the ABS, forward collision, and blind-spot safety cameras making them all inoperable.
8/21/2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 Report1% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
AFTER EXACTLY 2,000 MILES ON THIS CAR I NOTICED AIR LEAK CAUSING MY CAR TO FOG DURING WINTER WHICH I DROVE WITH WINDOW SLIGHTLY DOWN SO THAT I COULD GET TO PLACES WITHOUT HAVING ALL THE FOG. I ALSO HAVE HAD RANDOM AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILURES WHILE DRIVING. STATING MY COMPLETE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS DOWN
10/17/2020
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 Report1% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GENESIS G70. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V161000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED GENESIS OF CHATTANOOGA (6035 INTERNATIONAL DR, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421, (888)314-7831) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
4/22/2021
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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As I was driving my Genesis G70 on the highway last week in heavy traffic, without any warning, the sunroof exploded. It made a very loud noise and scared the hell out of me. Luckily I maintained control of the vehicle. The sunroof was closed at the time, but the violent buffeting of the sunshade let me know that there was no longer any glass above it. It was a mild 50 degree day, with no snow or ice on the ground or on the vehicles around me. I hadn't hit a pothole or anything like that, and I hadn't driven under any overpass. Nothing came through the sunshade, other than broken glass when I opened it to confirm the failure. I was able to pull over at a rest stop in the next mile or so, and inspect the vehicle. I also took pictures of what was left of the sunroof. It was all shattered and cracked, and about half the glass, from the middle section, was gone. It must have pelted the cars behind me on the highway with glass fragments. I had to remove the remaining broken glass that I thought would likely fly off as I drove home, as well as the glass that had fallen into the interior, and put it in the trunk until I got home. I called Genesis Customer Care from the roadside and told them what had just happened. They have opened a case number, but six days later I still don't know what they plan to do about it. The day after it occurred I also called my insurance agent and my local dealer where I bought the car and told them about it. I'm waiting to find out when I can get the sunroof replaced on my daily driver, and if it will be paid for, along with the rental or loaner car that I'll need while it's in the shop. Neither the dealer or Genesis have asked to see the car or the pictures I took. After doing some research, it seems that sudden failures ("explosions") of the sunroof on Hyundai (and now Genesis) vehicles is not that uncommon. This is a dangerous failure as it could cause the driver to lose control, as well as hitting other cars on the road with glass.
3/11/2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G70. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V107000 (Electrical System) and 24V191000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available for campaign number: 24V107000. Parts distribution disconnect for campaign number: 24V191000.
6/6/2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR
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Got an oil change on [XXX] , and 8 days after my oil light turned on. When I'm driving it turns off. When I'm on a stand still it turns on. When I give it a little gas on a stand still it turns off. My local Genesis Dealership thinks my Oil pressure switch can be failing. These cars are manufactured in Korea and have had a recall on them in Korea for similar issues since around 2021 of November. To me this is definitely a safety issue and such be addressed as such. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2/17/2025
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
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Component that failed: Driver-side mirror actuator on my 2019 Genesis G70 3.3T (power-folding, auto-dimming mirror). It intermittently malfunctions by tilting completely up or down without input, making it impossible to see out of the mirror while driving. Safety risk: Yes â this defect significantly compromises visibility on the driverâs side, especially when changing lanes or merging. It has nearly caused multiple accidents due to blind spot obstruction. Reproduction/confirmation: Yes â the issue was originally diagnosed and repaired under warranty by Genesis of Cumming in July 2023. The exact same issue has recurred. Genesis of Gwinnett has confirmed the mirror needs replacement but refuses coverage. Inspection: The vehicle has been inspected by multiple Genesis dealerships and was referred from Classic Collision (where mirror was replaced during accident repair). All agree the part is malfunctioning again, but Genesis Motor America has refused further assistance. Warning lamps/messages: There were no warning lights, but the failure presents physically as the mirror moving on its own without any driver input and staying locked in an unusable position until manually readjusted â sometimes repeatedly during the same drive. Assessment: This is a safety-critical failure that Genesis previously repaired under warranty and has now refused to take responsibility for. The issue affects visibility and endangers both the driver and others on the road.
6/19/2025
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