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2019 Genesis G70 problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
39% of relevant owner complaints on the 2019 Genesis G70 are about the engine, transmission or fuel system. That is elevated. Worth an independent inspection before you commit to one.
Better than 55% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Does the 2019 Genesis G70 have engine problems?
More than most. The pattern is elevated rather than severe. 23 of 62 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2019 Genesis G70 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (39%), and the largest group is filed under engine (13). On a test drive, check for stalling, loss of power, rough idle, oil consumption or a check-engine light. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2019 compares with other Genesis G70 years
Of the 2 Genesis G70 years with enough complaints to score, the 2019 is the best on engine and transmission share (39%). The worst is the 2022 (67%). By volume, the 2019 drew 62 complaints (23 drivetrain), against 13 for the 2020.
Genesis G70 years to avoid and best years →
2019 · 2022 G70 problems
The rest of the picture on the 2019 Genesis G70
- What the repair costs. Typical engine repair ranges, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives. Similar cars and nearby years with a better record.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 23 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2019 Genesis G70 engine recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2019 Genesis G70 involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 5 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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…
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.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: 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…
3 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 3, 2026.
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Does the 2019 Genesis G70 have engine problems?
More than most; the pattern is elevated rather than severe. 23 of 62 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2019 Genesis G70 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (39%). Before buying one, have an independent mechanic check the engine and ask the seller whether it has been repaired or replaced.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Genesis G70?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2019 Genesis G70 is engine: 13 of 62 complaints (21%) name it, followed by fuel/propulsion system (11) and electrical system (10). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap.
Is the 2019 Genesis G70 reliable?
On the engine and transmission, owner complaints point to a weak spot: 39% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain (elevated signal). That is better than 55% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 2 Genesis G70 years we score, it ranks best. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2019 Genesis G70?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2019 Genesis G70 involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 5 in total: 24V528000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module), 24V191000 (engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Genesis G70 years are better?
The 2019 has the lowest engine and transmission complaint share of the Genesis G70 years we track (39%). The other years run higher. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/genesis-g70
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