2021 Genesis G70 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Genesis G70.

20202022
Complaints
8
per 10K Sold
7.5
US Sales
10,718
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
4

Worst 2021 Genesis G70 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Hoses/Valves/Sensors

#31 complaints

Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Genesis G70.

Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Hoses/Valves/Sensors
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2021 Genesis G70. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2021 Genesis G70

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~83,957 vehicles.

24V528000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module
~54,647 affected

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.

24V191000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
~28,439 affected

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.

21V161000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~552 affected

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

20V569000Fuel Pump
~319 affected

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.

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2021 Genesis G70 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Genesis G70 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Genesis G70 has 8 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Genesis G70?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (3 complaints); Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Hoses/Valves/Sensors (1 complaints); Fuel System (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2021 Genesis G70?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Genesis G70 include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2021 Genesis G70 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 83,957 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Genesis G70?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Genesis G70 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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