NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Genesis G70 Safety Record
The 2019 Genesis G70 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 5 recalls and 58 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Genesis G70 has not undergone federal crash testing; consequently, it carries no NHTSA star ratings nor a computed Safety Index. This absence of data means no assessment can be made regarding its performance in a collision. However, the federal record does indicate a heavy burden of recalls and owner complaints. Five recalls have been issued for the 2019 G70, notably including two separate park-outside campaigns due to fire risk. Furthermore, NHTSA has logged 58 unverified owner complaints addressing concerns across the engine, fuel system, electrical system, and brakes. This combination of multiple recalls and a significant volume of owner-reported issues warrants close attention from any prospective buyer.
The 2019 Genesis G70 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, and is subject to five federal recall campaigns according to NHTSA data at nhtsa.gov.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 5 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 58 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Genesis G70?
The 2019 Genesis G70's Heavy burden band is driven by a combination of factors that are worth unpacking individually. Two of the five recalls carry park-outside directives, which NHTSA reserves for defects with a credible fire risk, specifically the starter solenoid and ABS module campaigns. A third recall targets the turbocharged 3.3-liter engine, and a fourth addresses the fuel pump control module, meaning the fuel and propulsion chain appears in both the recall record and in 9 unverified owner complaints. The 58 total complaints include 6 tied to crash events, which adds weight to the brakes category appearing in both complaints and a dedicated ABS recall. No NHTSA-tested sibling model years exist for this G70 generation, so there is no adjacent crash-test data to reference as context. The Heavy band is not a crash-safety score; it is a reflection of the breadth and severity of the federal record for this specific model year.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Genesis G70 have any recalls?
The 2019 Genesis G70 is covered by five recall campaigns. Two carry a park-outside directive: a starter solenoid recall where an electrical short could cause an underhood fire, and an Anti-Lock Brake System module recall where fluid intrusion could cause a fire. The three remaining campaigns address a fuel pump control module, a turbocharged engine defect on 3.3-liter-equipped vehicles, and a trunk lid latch that may not fully close. Owners should verify which of these remain open on their specific VIN.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE24V528000
Risk: 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
Reported 2024-07-12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER24V191000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2024-03-08
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID24V107000
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(H) and 018G(G).
Reported 2024-02-13
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH22V196000
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the trunk latch and replace the trunk latch base, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 221/010G.
Reported 2022-03-28
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE21V161000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2021-03-10
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Genesis G70?
NHTSA has logged 58 unverified owner complaints against the 2019 Genesis G70. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Engine (11 reports), an Unknown or Other category (10), the Fuel and Propulsion System (9), the Electrical System (9), the Powertrain (7), and Service Brakes (6). Six complaints are associated with a crash event and one with an injury. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established findings.
58 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Genesis G70?
The 2019 Genesis G70 has a notable concern: any used model may have open, unrepaired recalls. Prospective owners or current drivers should run the specific VIN through the free lookup at nhtsa.gov. Confirmation with a franchised dealer is essential to ensure all park-outside campaigns have been resolved before purchase or continued operation.
- Two of the 2019 G70's five recalls carry a park-outside directive due to fire risk, one involving the starter solenoid and one involving the ABS module. Owners should verify both are resolved on their specific VIN before parking the vehicle in an enclosed space.
- A separate recall targets the 3.3-liter turbocharged engine on 2019-2022 G70 vehicles, meaning buyers of the V6-powered trim face an additional open-campaign risk that does not apply to the four-cylinder variant.
- Unverified owner complaints place the Engine, Fuel and Propulsion System, and Electrical System among the top reported problem areas, categories that overlap directly with the active recall campaigns on this model year.
- No NHTSA crash-test results exist for the 2019 Genesis G70 or for any tested sibling year in this generation, leaving shoppers without federal frontal, side, or rollover star ratings to consult alongside the recall record.
RANKINGSWhere the 2019 Genesis G70 places
The 2019 Genesis G70 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2019 Genesis G70 safety questions
Was the 2019 Genesis G70 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 5 recalls and 58 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Genesis G70 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 5 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Genesis G70, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Genesis G70?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 58 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Genesis G70. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other G70 years
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Genesis G70 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.