The 2021 Genesis G70 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 83,957 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING24V1910002024-03-0828,439 affected
Defect
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…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC21V1610002021-03-10552 affected
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
Consequence
An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
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 July 6, 2021. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number…
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.
Consequence
Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 005G.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“My car stopped in the highway”
“My car stopped in the highway”
“My car stopped in the highway”
“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 rough stops, or needing to restart the car if the isg fails to restart the engine upon releasing the…”
“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 rough stops, or needing to restart the car if the isg fails to restart the engine upon releasing the…”
“Summary of reported behaviors lurching: commonly reported, often deemed a software/adaptive issue. Brake issues: commonly reported, often attributed to pad-to-rotor deposits, or in some cases, the recalled abs module. I started my car in my work parking lot. When I put into drive the car lurched…”
“Summary of reported behaviors lurching: commonly reported, often deemed a software/adaptive issue. Brake issues: commonly reported, often attributed to pad-to-rotor deposits, or in some cases, the recalled abs module. I started my car in my work parking lot. When I put into drive the car lurched…”
“Summary of reported behaviors lurching: commonly reported, often deemed a software/adaptive issue. Brake issues: commonly reported, often attributed to pad-to-rotor deposits, or in some cases, the recalled abs module. I started my car in my work parking lot. When I put into drive the car lurched…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationAQ23002 Opened 2023-11-17 · open
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Genesis G70 as of
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