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2021 Genesis G90

Gas

Large Cars
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11

Safety Signal

85 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

Recalls1 critical1

Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA5

Crash ratingNHTSA overall—

Fuel economybest combined, EPA20 mpg

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017

The 2021 Genesis G90 is sold in the U.S. as a gas large car with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the G90 AWD, is EPA-rated at 20 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 5 complaints, most often about the forward collision avoidance.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Annual fuel*
G90 AWD	Gas	AWD	3.3L 6-cyl turbo	17	24	20	$3,900
G90 RWD	Gas	RWD	3.3L 6-cyl turbo	17	24	19	$4,100
G90 RWD	Gas	RWD	5.0L 8-cyl	16	24	19	$4,100
G90 AWD	Gas	AWD	5.0L 8-cyl	16	23	18	$4,300

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 42834, 42835, 42837, 42836.

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Recalls (1)

Source: NHTSA recall database

!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

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

5complaints filed

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

Filed per year: 2023: 2 · 2025: 1 · 2026: 2

Most-cited components

Forward Collision Avoidance3

Unspecified2

Tires1

Fuel/Propulsion System1

Engine1

Steering1

What owners describe

“The centre console screen has completely failed and has gone black. Yes, the screen is available for inspection upon request. The screen houses access to most safety systems in the car, including the reverse camera, front camera, collision avoidance system settings, lane safety settings, blind spot monitoring settings …”Jun 25, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

“Driving on interstate at 70mph while it was raining. Signaled and changed lanes. Steering wheel started jerking left and right and the power steering light flickered on and off. The steering wheel stopped jerking and the power steering light remained on. I no longer had power steering and car was difficult to control. …”Apr 25, 2025 · Steering · NHTSA owner report

“The vehicle started smoking and stalled out Aug 18,2023. The vehicle starting shaking then I parked it for about two (2) hours. When I tried to crank vehicle again it wouldnâ€™t crank. I attempted to complete diagnostic test but the vehicle wouldnâ€™t remain on. I contacted dealership I purchased it from. They order a …”Oct 6, 2023 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 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.

Other G90 model years

2026 Genesis G90

2 recalls · 0 complaints

2025 Genesis G90

4 recalls · 2 complaints

2024 Genesis G90

4 recalls · 3 complaints

2023 Genesis G90

6 recalls · 5 complaints

2022 Genesis G90

2 recalls · 4 complaints

2020 Genesis G90

1 recalls · 2 complaints

2019 Genesis G90

2 recalls · 6 complaints

2018 Genesis G90

4 recalls · 16 complaints

2017 Genesis G90

3 recalls · 24 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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