MODEL
Genesis G90
NHTSA safety across every Genesis G90 model year we cover.
Across the 8 model years of the Genesis G90 we cover (2019 to 2026), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 22 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Genesis G90 is a full-size, rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan competing directly against the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series. Launched under Hyundai's premium Genesis brand, it targets buyers who want European-rivaling refinement and technology at a somewhat more accessible price point. It is a flagship statement car, and shoppers rightly expect it to deliver on safety as much as it does on comfort.
Here is the honest safety picture for the Genesis G90 across the 2019 to 2025 model years: NHTSA has not conducted formal crash testing on this vehicle during the period we cover, which means there are no federal star ratings or Safety Index scores to report. For a flagship luxury sedan carrying a premium price, that absence is a meaningful gap in the safety record. Shoppers cannot lean on federal crash-test data the way they can with many mainstream competitors. On the recall side, the G90 has accumulated 20 recalls across these model years, a figure that sits on the higher end for a low-volume luxury sedan. One of those campaigns is classified as a park-outside or do-not-drive recall, the most serious category NHTSA issues, signaling a defect serious enough that regulators advised owners to keep the car out of enclosed spaces or off the road entirely. That demands attention from any current or prospective owner. Owner complaints are relatively modest at 24 total, with 3 involving reported crashes and none involving fires, injuries, or deaths. Those complaints are unverified allegations, but the crash-linked reports are worth monitoring as ownership data continues to build. Bottom line: the G90 is an ambitious luxury flagship, but the lack of federal crash-test data and a notable recall count, including one serious campaign, mean safety-conscious shoppers should proceed with eyes open and verify their specific VIN against open recalls before purchase.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the G90 for its composed, quiet ride and a cabin that matches or exceeds European luxury rivals in terms of materials quality and refinement. The driving dynamics are described as smooth and effortless rather than sporty. Most reviewers consider it a strong value proposition within the full-size luxury segment, though some note that brand prestige still trails its German counterparts.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the G90 in any model year from 2019 to 2025, so there are no federal star ratings available. Shoppers cannot rely on government crash-test data when evaluating this vehicle's structural safety.
- The G90 has 20 recalls across the covered model years. One of those is a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, the most serious recall classification NHTSA issues. Check your specific VIN at nhtsa.gov before driving or storing the vehicle.
- Owner complaints are low at 24 across multiple model years, but 3 of those complaints reference a crash event. Because this is a relatively low-volume vehicle, even a small complaint count can carry proportionally more weight than it would on a high-volume mainstream model.
- Before buying any used G90, run the VIN through NHTSA's recall database to confirm all open recall repairs have been completed, particularly given the volume of campaigns and the presence of at least one serious safety directive in the model's history.
Most-recalled year on record: 2023 Genesis G90 with 6 recalls.