MODEL
Genesis G90 Safety
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.
A critical absence of federal crash-test data defines the Genesis G90's safety profile from 2019 to 2025. NHTSA has not performed formal crash testing on this model, leaving no star ratings or Safety Index scores available. This lack of independent federal assessment is significant for a vehicle positioned in the luxury segment. The G90's recall record stands at 20 campaigns across the covered model years, a higher figure for a low-volume luxury sedan. Among these is one "park outside" or "do not drive" recall, the most severe classification issued by NHTSA. This designation indicates a defect serious enough to warrant explicit safety advisories to owners, a point of concern for current or prospective buyers. Owner complaints total 24. Of these, 3 complaints report involvement in a crash, though none cite fires, injuries, or fatalities. While these remain unverified allegations, the reported crash incidents bear monitoring as the vehicle's ownership data accumulates. The lack of federal crash-test results, coupled with a substantial recall count that includes a serious "park outside" directive, means safety-conscious buyers of the Genesis G90 should exercise caution and verify any open recalls for a specific vehicle's VIN.
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.