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2021 Genesis G70

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
—
not rated
Recalls
4
on record
MPG
32
combined

Open recalls on record

4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls4
Complaints6
Safety
Fuel1 Open Investigation

Vehicle Summary

2021 Genesis G70

4 recalls
6 complaints
32 MPG combined

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
6
Complaints citing a crash
1

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

4 Recalls on Record

1 of these is high-severity. Contact a dealer to verify these have been completed.

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Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V161000high

    Brake system issue

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.

  • 20V569000high

    Fuel pump may fail

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    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.

  • 24V191000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

    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.

  • 24V528000high

    Fuel system issue

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: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.

Consumer complaints

6 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

6
Total
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE3
  • OTHER1
  • BRAKES1
  • FUEL SYSTEM1

Normal Range

6 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)3
miscellaneous issues1
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)1

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Sedan
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

27

City

39

Hwy

32

Comb

Annual cost
$1,641
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

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Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 24V528000

    A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 24V191000

    An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

  3. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ23002

    Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

  4. Recall

    Recall 21V161000

    An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

  5. Recall

    Recall 20V569000

    Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.