2021 Genesis G70 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2021 Genesis G70, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2021 Genesis G70
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel system, gasoline: control/drive module
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.
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…
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Turbo/supercharger (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.
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…
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module Park outside
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
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…
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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.
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.…
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Genesis G70 have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 72,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Parked my car at home at 3pm on 11/20/25. At 3:07 my neighbor banged on my front door & told me my car is on fire. The fire was under the hood with flames emerging in front of the windshield. Called 9”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 8, 2026 · Unknown or other
“2021 Genesis G70 engine shutting off at stops, often linked to the Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system or, in some cases, unexpected stalls. Possibly the automatic transmission's calibration leading to roug”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 24, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Genesis G70 (G70 AWD, G70 RWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–22 / 25–30 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/3.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Genesis G70 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Genesis G70 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Genesis G70 | 5 | 62 |
| 2020 Genesis G70 | 3 | 13 |
| 2021 Genesis G70 | 4 | 6 |
| 2022 Genesis G70 | 2 | 32 |
| 2023 Genesis G70 | 1 | 24 |
| 2024 Genesis G70 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 Genesis G70 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Genesis G70 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2021 Genesis G70
How do I know if my 2021 Genesis G70 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2021 Genesis G70; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Genesis dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V569000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Genesis models
- GV70242 complaints
- G80237 complaints
- GV80188 complaints
- GV6077 complaints
- G9069 complaints
- GV70 Electrified5 complaints
- G80 Electrified4 complaints
- GV80 Coupe2 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.