2020 Genesis G70 problems

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The Genesis G70 (Korean: 제네시스 G70) is a four-door compact executive car manufactured by the Korean luxury automaker Genesis, a luxury division of Hyundai Motor Group.

The G70 debuted on September 15, 2017, at a global launch event in Seoul's Olympic Park. It is Genesis Motor's third model and was designed to compete with compact executive and entry-level luxury saloons and sedans. The Genesis G70 was named the 2019 North American Car of the Year.

Overview

The Genesis G70 was under development for several years and was previewed by the Genesis New York Concept and shown at the 2016 New York International Auto Show. The design was drafted by German auto designer Peter Schreyer, who is also responsible for designing the related Kia Stinger. Development of the G70 took place at Hyundai Namyang R&D Center in Hwaseong, South Korea.

The exterior design shares cues from the other two Genesis models, the G80 and the G90. The grille features Genesis' corporate design, with functional air intakes along the bottom and side. The LED headlights operate with separate daytime running lights. The rear has an athletic stance, framed by LED taillights and dual exhausts.

The interior's center console is constructed out of soft-touch plastics, leather & genuine metal accents that are slightly angled toward the driver. The layout has three large knobs for the climate controls, an eight-inch touch screen, and a small electronic shifter. The interior appointments on the G70 include quilted leather seating surfaces, along with brushed aluminum and stainless steel trim.

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Common 2020 Genesis G70 problems

The 2020 Genesis G70 has been praised for its performance and luxury features, but like any vehicle, it has some common problems that owners have reported. One issue is related to the suspension system. A G70 owner reported hitting a pothole, which resulted in the passenger side strut shattering into pieces. This suggests that the suspension system of the 2020 G70 may not be as robust as expected, particularly when encountering road imperfections.

Another issue that has been reported is poor quality paint and clear coat that doesn't hold up, causing chipping. This may be a concern for potential buyers who value the appearance of their vehicle, as paint chipping can lead to a less desirable aesthetic over time.

Additionally, there have been reports of poor fitment, both inside and outside the vehicle, causing creaking noises and excessive panel gaps. This can not only affect the appearance of the car but also potentially lead to issues down the road, as gaps might let in debris or moisture.

Furthermore, dealership experience has been identified as an area for improvement, with some owners expressing dissatisfaction with the service they received. This can impact the overall ownership experience, making it more challenging to deal with issues or concerns that may arise.

Lastly, fuel economy has been reported as lower than the EPA estimated, although not by a significant amount. This may be a consideration for potential buyers who are focused on fuel efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

In summary, the 2020 Genesis G70 has some common problems that owners have reported, including suspension issues, poor paint quality, fitment problems, dealership experience, and fuel economy. These issues, while not necessarily deal-breakers, should be taken into account when considering the purchase of a 2020 Genesis G70.

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Is Genesis G70 a reliable car?

Cons of Owning a Genesis G70

The Genesis G70 is undeniably a reliable car that offers a compelling blend of performance, luxury, and value. While it may have a few drawbacks such as limited rear passenger space and a slightly complex infotainment interface, the overall ownership experience is highly satisfying.

What is the recall on the 2020 G70?

Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Genesis G70 vehicles. A component within the Rack Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) Assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, possibly resulting in the steering locking or becoming difficult while driving.

What is the problem with the Genesis G70 Turbo?

Genesis is recalling 2019-2022 G70 sedans, 2018-2020 G80 sedans, and 2017-2022 G90 sedans equipped with 3.3-liter turbocharged V6 engines because an oil leak may develop and cause a fire. 28,349 vehicles are included in the vehicle. Earlier this month, Kia recalled some vehicles for the same issue with the same engine.

Is Genesis a reliable car?

behind its parent company. In fact, Genesis has always ranked among the 10 most reliable brands according to J.D. Power, including a first-place finish in the 2020 ranking, which concerned 2017 models.

2020 Genesis G70 car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Genesis G70 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Unknown or other problems
  • Tires problems
  • Engine and engine cooling problems
  • Steering problems
  • Electrical system problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2020 Genesis G70 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

2020 Genesis G70 complaints

The NHTSA has received 9 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2020 Genesis G70.

2024-07-30

UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-07-23
  • VIN: KMTG64LA5LU
  • Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: Vehicle's high pressure fuel pump malfunctioned while driving causing the car's speed to decrease erratically causing a safety risk. The local Genesis dealer acknowledges that the high pressure fuel pump needs to be replaced and is the subject of a recall, but is requiring me to pay for the repair despite the recall notice stating that: ". . . THE HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WILL ALSO BE REPLACED. THIS REMEDY WILL BE OFFERED AT NO COST TO OWNERS FOR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE STILL COVERED UNDER HYUNDAI/GENESIS NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY."
2024-07-24

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-03-08
  • VIN: KMTG74LE0LU
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2020 Genesis G70. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V191000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2024-05-22

STEERING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-05-19
  • VIN: KMTG34LE6LU
  • Components: STEERING
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2020 Genesis G70. The contact stated while driving at 2-3 MPH around a curve, the contact steered to the left and the vehicle made an abnormal sound. While turning left, the front passenger's side tire inadvertently moved to the right. The vehicle stopped and failed to move. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined that the inner tie rod had fractured and detached. The contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V447000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
2023-03-02

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-03-01
  • VIN: KMTG34LEXLU
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2020 Genesis G70. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control, ABS, Auto Hold, and motion sensor warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 57,146.
2023-02-21

SEAT BELTS,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-02-21
  • VIN: KMTG34LE2LU
  • Components: SEAT BELTS,VISIBILITY/WIPER
  • Summary: Seat belts. The rear passenger seat belt would not release. Replaced by dealer. 11-9-2021. Rear view mirrors: The rear view mirrors will not deploy from the folded position making them useless. A safety concern until they are repaired. 2-21-2023
2022-09-10

SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-09-10
  • VIN: KMTG64LA5LU
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES
  • Summary: When approaching a stop sign or stop light or slowing to execute a turn, the braking system feel very “Grabby.” Upon exiting the vehicle I’m detecting a brake pad smell emitting from the front brakes. The smell seems to be both front wheels Mileage 21,000
2022-07-28

SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-07-23
  • VIN: KMTG74LE5LU
  • Components: SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: On Saturday July 23, 2022 around 6p.m. I was driving up Midvale Ave in Philadelphia, Pa, I hit a pothole and on the passenger side the strut shatter into pieces. I drove in the next day to Pep Boys to diagnosis the problem and the should me that the steering /suspension evaluation was done. I left because that had no idea when they could get the part for the car. (see attached pictures)
2022-07-27

TIRES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-05-14
  • VIN: kmtg54le3lu
  • Components: TIRES
  • Summary: Both Michelin 225/40 ZR 19 Pilot Sport 4S front tires had severe "chunking", or tread peeling, on them after only 8,000 miles. Atlantic Tire (Bayamon, Puerto Rico), the sole distributor and service center of Michelin in Puerto Rico, informed me that approximately 30 other Genesis G70's had recently made warranty claims regarding the front tires with severe "chunking". They informed me not to drive the vehicle until the tires are replaced.
2022-07-19

WHEELS,TIRES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-05-14
  • VIN: kmtg54le3lu
  • Components: WHEELS,TIRES
  • Summary: On or about May 2022, and after on 8,000 miles driven, noticed severe "chunking", or tread peeling, on both front tires of my 2020 Genesis G70 purchased October 2020 from Genesis Puerto Rico, located at Plaza Las Americas, San Juan, Puerto Rico. The tread on both tires was coming apart to the point where you could see the metal underneath the treads. Driving this vehicle at high speeds without noticing the defect could have resulted in a blown tire and a potentially serious accident. By the time I noticed the issue, it was already at a relatively severe state, thus the onset of the symptoms is unknown, however likely sometime 2021. I took the car to the dealership. They referred me to a third party tire distributor (Atlantic Tires, Bayamon, Puerto Rico). This third party distributor indicated that approximately 30 different Genesis G70's had recently made warranty claims with the same severe chunking on both front tires. They believe all the tires in that lot purchased for the Genesis G70's have the same manufacturer's defect. The third party tire distributor confirmed this to be a defect of the tire advised me not to drive the vehicle anymore until replacing the tires. This is in San Juan, Puerto Rico, there is only one Genesis dealership on the whole island, thus all the G70's with the defect were sold from that one location. The dealership has also been aware of the defect and has neglected to inform the potentially affected customers and/or report this safety defect to the NHTSA. My girlfriend primarily drives the vehicle and she would never have noticed the tire damage. The tires in question are Michelin tires, however, Michelin does not have formal representation in Puerto Rico and Atlantic Tire serves as their distributor in Puerto Rico.

2020 Genesis G70 recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2020 Genesis G70.

2024-09-06
  • Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
  • Summary: 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 safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
2024-03-08
  • Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
  • Summary: 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 repaired under 19V-538 will need to have the new remedy completed.
2021-03-10
  • Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
  • Park Out Side: 1
  • Park Out Side: 1
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
  • Summary: 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 for this recall is 007G.

Negative 2020 Genesis G70 car reviews

  1. Grover Schimmel 2024-11-24

    The fuel pump on my 2019 G70 failed with less than 70,000 miles on it.

  2. Herminio Wunsch 2024-11-05

    I experienced several issues with the engine, including stalling on the road and a strong gasoline smell. Despite my efforts to resolve these problems, they persisted and ultimately led me to terminate my lease contract after 36 months and pay the $4,000 penalty. While my experience may have been unfortunate, I have decided not to purchase a Genesis vehicle again.

  3. Justyn Erdman 2024-05-22

    Hey there! I wanted to share my experience with the Genesis G70. I found that the resale price dropped quite a bit, which was a bit disappointing. When I decided to sell, I was offered $34K for my car, which was originally purchased for $49K. While I was a bit disappointed with this, I still enjoyed my time with the car. I did have some issues with customer service, but overall I had a decent experience. Just wanted to share my thoughts with you all before making a decision. Thanks for listening!

  4. Malachi Hodkiewicz 2024-03-29

    Exterior is looking great! The engine is running smoothly and has good pick-up. However, the interior seems to have cheap plastic everywhere and it gives off a bit of a Hyundai vibe.

  5. Marty Kuhn 2024-02-26

    I leased this car based on the fabulous reviews. However, my experience has been less than ideal. I have had to make multiple trips to the dealership and have faced issues with parts being unavailable for up to 8 months. Additionally, I felt misled by the dealership from the point of purchase to aftersales service. Unfortunately, I have had ongoing issues with the car almost every month, including trim discoloration, sunroof replacement, seat belts not retracting, the car going from drive into neutral, and difficulty shifting from park to reverse. The Voice Command module in the car takes a while to connect, and the GPS often gives directions after a turn has been missed. The gas mileage is not great, and the car lacks pick-up. While there is no back seat to speak of, the back seats do fully fold down, allowing passengers to lay down in the back. Lastly, the hood doesn't latch evenly on both sides. I hope these issues can be resolved soon.

Positive 2020 Genesis G70 car reviews

  1. Joaquin Gerlach 2024-10-08

    I see that you have owned a Hyundai for years and have recently decided to purchase a new 2020 G70 3.3T prestige after considering the Audi A4 and multiple BMWs. I am glad to hear that you are enjoying your new car and have had no issues with it at 4900 miles. It's great to know that it gets plenty of compliments and comes with many standard features that people find impressive for its price tag. It's always exciting to drive your G70, even in traffic!

  2. Leone Franecki 2024-10-05

    This vehicle is a dream machine. I think that covers all areas. Why not try it for yourself? After all this time, I still feel the same way.

  3. Hal Abbott 2024-09-28

    I've owned several luxury automobiles, including a brand new Jaguar. Now that I'm older (80), I decided to purchase a modern vehicle with all the latest safety features. I spent two years researching the new car options and came across the Genesis brand. After doing my due diligence, I decided on the G70 and have owned it since 2019. It's not only the best car for its value, but it's also the best car I've ever owned. I wanted a car that would be the last one I ever owned, and I made the right choice. If I can last as long as my G70 and be in as good of shape, I'll die happy with my car. Everything is as advertised, and as a bonus, the trunk is large enough to accommodate my push cart and golf clubs. The car is really just an expensive golf cart, but that's what retirement is supposed to be. Happy driving, my friends!

  4. Gianni Wuckert 2024-08-19

    The Genesis G70 is stunningly beautiful.

  5. Charley Adams 2024-08-09

    The car is absolutely stunning and provides a comfortable ride. Although it doesn't handle quite like my Alfa Romeo, this is to be expected. However, it still handles well and rides beautifully. The creature comforts are truly awesome, and the sound system is simply beautiful. Little things like being able to ride with the sunroof open and the air damper on the sunroof reducing road noise make this car a must-drive and must-have. While the V6 can be a bit rough on gas, it can still get close to 30mpg on the interstate. Overall, I would rate this car around 4.5-4.75 stars.

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