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2021 Genesis G70

Gas
Compact Cars
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
54 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA6
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA25 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019
Active NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from structures until repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.

The 2021 Genesis G70 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact car with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the G70 RWD, is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 6 complaints, most often about the engine.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
G70 RWDGasRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo223025$3,100
G70 AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202723$3,350
G70 RWDGasRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo182822$3,500
G70 AWDGasAWD3.3L 6-cyl turbo172520$3,900
G70 RWDGasRWD3.3L 6-cyl turbo172620$3,900

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 42494, 42493, 42495, 42515, 42516.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

262-023G
54,647 vehicles
ProblemHyundai 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.RiskA loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V528000reported Jul 11, 2024Hyundai Motor America
!critical

Engine And Engine Cooling

019G
28,439 vehicles
ProblemHyundai 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.RiskAn oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V191000reported Mar 8, 2024Hyundai Motor America
!critical

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

007G
Park outside552 vehicles
ProblemHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.RiskAn electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.FixOwners 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V161000reported Mar 10, 2021Hyundai Motor America
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

005G
319 vehicles
ProblemHyundai 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.RiskInsufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixHyundai 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V569000reported Sep 21, 2020Hyundai Motor America

NHTSA defect investigations

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module — Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires open

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 by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543, 21V-161, 21V-160, 21V-303, 22V-056, 22V-810, and 23V-651. Kia recalls 16V-815, 20V-518, 20V-519, 21V

Opened Nov 17, 2023 · action AQ23002

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
6complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2024: 2 · 2026: 4

Most-cited components

Engine4
Unspecified3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Service Brakes1
Electrical System1

What owners describe

“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 brake. 2.24.26:The vehi…”Feb 24, 2026 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“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 forward aggressively. I…”Feb 23, 2026 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report
“The problem occurred while the engine was on, but I was idle in the drive thru of a local pharmacy. The car had been placed in park, but engine still running while waiting at the window. Suddenly, the car began to shake and multiple indicator lights illuminated then the car completely died. No indicator light was illum…”Nov 14, 2024 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Compare the 2021 G70 with

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Other G70 model years

A

2027 Genesis G70

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2026 Genesis G70

0 recalls · 1 complaints

A

2025 Genesis G70

0 recalls · 1 complaints

A

2024 Genesis G70

0 recalls · 3 complaints

A

2023 Genesis G70

1 recalls · 20 complaints

C

2022 Genesis G70

2 recalls · 31 complaints

D

2020 Genesis G70

3 recalls · 13 complaints

F

2019 Genesis G70

5 recalls · 60 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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