Last updated: 2026-10-10

2019 Genesis G70 Reliability Report
The 2019 Genesis G70 rates mixed and well below other 2019 sedans, with stalling and fuel pump power loss the main worries.
Recalls
5
Complaints
57
Complaint Rate
47.9per 10,000 sold
Est. Repair Cost
N/A
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,750–$3,450
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
The weakest of the eight scored G70 years, with stalling, fuel pump failures, and five recalls setting it apart from the better-rated 2020 model.
Top Issues to Watch
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (8)
- POWER TRAIN (7)
- FUEL SYSTEM (6)
Generation & Refresh (US)
2019 is the first model year of the First generation (IK).
- First-year models may have unresolved issues from the new design.
- Redesigned for the 2019 model year.
- Refreshed in 2022, 2023.
- 1st generation G70 (US).
What this means for buyers
First-year models carry more risk — early production issues are common. Consider waiting for the second year if reliability is a priority.
Compare 2019 pricing and recall counts against 2020+ before deciding.
2019: First generation (IK) Launch
Generation start — new platform.
2022: Mid-Cycle Refresh
Updated features and styling tweaks.
2023: Mid-Cycle Refresh
Updated features and styling tweaks.
Should You Buy the 2019 Genesis G70?
Reliability here is mixed, and the car trails its class. Against other 2019 sedans it sits well below average, and it is the weakest of the eight scored G70 years. The 2020 model rates better, with 12 complaints and 3 recalls, against 57 complaints and 5 recalls for this year.
Owners describe engines that stall or shut off in traffic, some more than once. Failed fuel pumps, including the high-pressure pump, make cars jerk or lose power at highway speed, and many filings say the recall part was missing at dealers for months. The touchscreen goes black or freezes, often while running Apple CarPlay. Braking can shake the steering wheel and pedal, and resurfaced rotors did not always cure it. Six complaints involve crashes and one involves an injury. Two of the five recalls are park-outside fire risk recalls.
Ask the seller for proof that every recall repair was finished, especially the fuel system and park-outside ones. Request fuel pump and brake repair records too. A 2020 is worth pricing against it.
Compared to the 2020 Genesis G70, which scored 9 points higher.
Pros
Cons
- −Below-average reliability score
- −Moderate recall count
- −Above-average complaint rate for Sedan
- −ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues reported (8 complaints)
- −Safety recall: park-outside advisory issued
Compare 2019 Genesis G70 With

2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Reliability: 50/100

2019 BMW 3 Series
Reliability: 66/100

2019 Lexus IS
Reliability: 79/100

2019 Acura TLX
Reliability: 69/100

2019 Volvo S60
Reliability: 72/100
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 5 manufacturer recalls issued
Other
HIGH RISK- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (8)
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER (8)
Recall Overview
5
recalls on record
A moderate 5 recalls are on file for the 2019 Genesis G70. Each one points to a specific safety or compliance issue identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA — check the list below before buying.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
47.9
per 10,000 soldSegment avg: 19.1
Safety Incidents
6
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2019 Genesis G70 Recall Details
5 recalls have been issued for the 2019 Genesis G70. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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 previously repaired under 19V-538 will need to have the new remedy completed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Consequence
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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).
Buying a used 2019 Genesis G70? Check its history first
Electrical system problems lead owner complaints about the 2019 Genesis G70, and 5 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2019 Genesis G70 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 0.0%
Safety Technologies
Genesis G70Repair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
2.5Maintenance rating: 2.5 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
2019 Genesis G70 Example Repair Prices
National average price ranges for common repairs. These are not model-year-specific failure predictions.
| Repair | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Refrigerant Recover | $61 – $90 |
| Head Gasket Replacement | $3,058 – $3,967 |
| Drive Axle Assembly Leak Inspection | $76 – $112 |
| Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement | $461 – $514 |
| Stabilizer Bar Link Kit Replacement | $244 – $279 |
| Throttle Body Replacement | $833 – $930 |
| Wheel Hub Assembly Replacement | $978 – $1,122 |
| Wheel Lug Stud Replacement | $55 – $76 |
| Headlight Bulb Replacement | $96 – $125 |
| Oxygen Sensor Replacement | $581 – $610 |
Estimates based on national average repair costs. Actual costs may vary by location and shop.
MPG & Annual Running Costs
Gas
20–25 MPG
Fuel cost: $2,750–$3,450/yr
Fuel only
17–22 city / 25–30 hwy MPG
Based on EPA fuel-cost estimates. Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2019 EPA label cycle.
Gas trims
| Trim | Drive | Trans. | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G70 RWD 2.0L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,750 |
| G70 AWD 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 | 28 | 23 | $3,000 |
| G70 RWD 2.0L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,150 |
| G70 AWD 3.3L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,450 |
| G70 RWD 3.3L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,450 |
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2019 Genesis G70.
Run the VIN through federal recall records and have a Genesis dealer confirm every open campaign was actually performed.
Accelerate hard from a stop and onto a highway, and walk away if the car hesitates, jerks, or loses power.
Let the warm engine idle at a stop and watch for an oil pressure light that flickers on.
Have a mechanic check the turbo oil feed lines and timing cover area for oil leaks.
Brake firmly from 60 mph and feel for vibration in the steering wheel or brake pedal.
Run Apple CarPlay for several minutes and watch for a black, frozen, or self-changing touchscreen.
Check the sunroof glass for chips, then drive over rough pavement and listen for clicking.
Confirm the A/C blows cold, both front seats return upright, and the driver mirror holds its position.
2019 Genesis G70 Common Problems by Component
57 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8 complaintsThe touchscreen goes black, freezes, or stops taking input, often while running Apple CarPlay, and owners say it can pull attention off the road. One screen also peeled and distorted around 45,000 miles, and no replacement parts could be found. Half the filings are about a recall notice the owner received with no parts at dealers, sometimes for months. Other reports describe a sudden power drop under hard acceleration and front seats that recline but will not come back upright, leaving seatbelts unusable and a large repair bill.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8 complaintsSafety-relatedIn two crash reports, the brakes stop working at low speed while pulling into a garage, and the pedal pulses like ABS. Other filings describe lost power on the expressway with check engine and collision warning lights, sometimes followed by a no-crank, and dealers found nothing wrong. Also reported: a "Shifter Malfunction" warning traced to the gear position sensor, an A/C that blows warm because the evaporator leaks, a touchscreen that freezes or changes menus by itself, a sunroof that shatters at highway speed, and dealers who cannot schedule recall work for months.
POWER TRAIN
7 complaintsSafety-relatedEngines stall or shut off in traffic, and some owners report it more than once. Twin-turbo AWD cars can hesitate for up to 10 seconds after the gas pedal is pressed, then surge forward. Other cars stall at startup and sound starved for fuel, and one dealer answered with only a software update. Also reported: an oil pressure light that flickers at idle, auto start/stop shutting the engine off completely at lights, trouble selecting a gear, and a car that seized. In one crash report, a manual car lurches backward at startup and hits a garage door frame.
FUEL SYSTEM (6 complaints)
FUEL SYSTEM
6 complaintsCars jerk, refuse to accelerate, or lose power at highway speeds, sometimes with a check engine light and sometimes with no warning. Mechanics and dealers who diagnosed these cars found failed fuel pumps, including the high-pressure pump. Most filings are about a recall notice where the repair part was not available, and owners say the wait has gone on too long. One owner was told to pay for the repair and seek reimbursement later. Another says the problem came back right after an engine software update. Losing power on the highway leaves the driver stranded in traffic.
SERVICE BRAKES (5 complaints)
SERVICE BRAKES
5 complaintsSafety-relatedThe steering wheel, brake pedal, and eventually the whole car shake under braking, including from highway speed. Dealers resurface the rotors, but the vibration returns, and some owners switched to aftermarket pads and rotors. On some rear-drive cars, a sensor suddenly quits and takes ABS, forward collision warning, and blind-spot monitoring offline with it. One crash report describes the car sliding and turning sideways under gentle braking on an icy road. Another filing is about a recall repair delayed because the part was unavailable.
ENGINE (4 complaints)
ENGINE
4 complaintsThe oil pressure sensor fails and turns on a warning lamp without other symptoms, sometimes on the highway, and owners say dealers deny warranty coverage. One owner reports oil leaking from the left turbo oil feed line and fears a fire, with no recall remedy or loaner offered. Another describes a stall at a traffic light in heavy heat that the dealer could not reproduce, followed by an offer to replace the fuel pump. Recall work for a reported fire risk is also delayed for months.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (3 complaints)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3 complaintsThe oil pressure light turns on while the car sits still and goes off once the engine revs or the car moves, sometimes shortly after an oil change. One dealer suspects the oil pressure switch. Other filings involve the turbocharger oil feed pipe. One owner found a recall marked completed by another dealer when the work had never been done, and the manufacturer denied coverage. Owners also report recall parts that were not yet available.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (3 complaints)
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaintsThe high-pressure fuel pump fails, and the car loses all power on the highway, logging code P0088. Most of these filings are about trouble getting recall work done. One dealer refused the recall repair because the car set P0091 instead of P0088. Another owner found no authorized repair center in the state, and local Hyundai dealers also refused the job. Owners say they were warned about a fire risk while waiting for help.
STRUCTURE (3 complaints)
STRUCTURE
3 complaintsThe sunroof glass bursts with a loud bang at highway speed, with no warning, impact, or ice involved, and glass falls into the cabin. Separately, sunroofs click over rough pavement, and dealers say they know about it but have no fix. The driver-side power-folding mirror also tilts fully up or down by itself, blocking the view when changing lanes. In one case it came back after a warranty repair, and the dealer refused to replace it again.
AIR BAGS (3 complaints)
AIR BAGS
3 complaintsSafety-relatedIn two crash reports, air bags stay folded in serious impacts: a freeway sideswipe by an 18-wheeler and a head-on deer strike at 65 mph. One driver reports two crashes in the same week in which the car kept accelerating despite attempts to stop, and suffered a mild concussion. Another reports random warnings that the whole air bag system is down while driving, along with an air leak that fogged the windows after 2,000 miles.
Best & Worst Genesis G70 Years
Best Genesis G70 Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreGenesis G70 Years to Avoid
2019
(Current Model)
Genesis G70 Reliability Score Trend
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 55/100 | Mixed |
| 2020 | 64/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 64/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 65/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 67/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 75/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 71/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 75/100 | Good |
Genesis G70 Reliability Compared to Other Years
Frequently Asked Questions
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Don’t buy a 2019 Genesis G70 without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2019 Genesis G70
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2019 Genesis G70 does best on how many systems draw complaints (79/100) and worst on complaint severity (46/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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