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Genesis · NHTSA safety record

2017 Genesis G90

Every safety complaint, recall and defect investigation the US government holds on this vehicle.

24

Complaints

3

Crashes

0

Fires

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

Owners of the 2017 Genesis G90 have filed 24 safety complaints with NHTSA between March 2018 and May 2026. The most complained-about system is the engine, named in 5 of them (21%). The typical failure was reported at 32,717 miles, the median across the 12 complaints that gave an odometer reading.

NHTSA has issued 3 recalls covering this vehicle.

Recalls (3)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

24V191000 · March 8, 2024

The defect
Hyundai 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.
The risk
An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
The 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.

Hyundai Motor America · up to 28,439 vehicles across all model years covered

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID

24V107000 · February 13, 2024

Park outside until repaired

The defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
The risk
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The 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).

Hyundai Motor America · up to 90,907 vehicles across all model years covered

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

19V538000 · July 19, 2019

The defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 and 2017-2018 Genesis G90 vehicles equipped with 3.3 liter turbocharged engines. The turbocharger oil supply pipe may have a loose seal, causing oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold.
The risk
Oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 003G.

Hyundai Motor America · up to 8,059 vehicles across all model years covered

What owners report

Complaints naming each system. One complaint can name several, so these add up to more than 24.

ENGINE 5 21%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4 17%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 4 17%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 4 17%
POWER TRAIN 3 13%
SERVICE BRAKES 3 13%
STEERING 2 8%
WHEELS 2 8%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 4%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1 4%
TIRES 1 4%

When the complaints arrived

By the year NHTSA received them, which is not the year the failures happened. They peaked in 2024 at 6.

2018 2024 2026
2018 to 2026, the last of them a part year

In owners' own words

Quoted from NHTSA's complaint file. These are unverified accounts by the people who filed them, not findings of fault.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 injured · crash · towed · 80,000 miles

The contact owns a 2017 Genesis G90. The contact stated while the vehicle was turned off, locked, and parked in the driveway, he pressed the trunk release button on the key fob to open the trunk while he was standing behind the vehicle. However, the vehicle inadvertently rolled backward independently, and hit the contact, causing him to flip up in the air, and the contact fell down at the curb on the driver's side of the driveway. The vehicle continued to roll down, rolled up the hill of the driveway, rolled back down, and crashed into the wall and mailbox box. The contact stated that bystanders assisted him up. The bystanders also attempted to open the vehicle; however, the vehicle was

NHTSA complaint 11463351, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 injured · crash · 8,500 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 GENESIS G90. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN A DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT FOOT AND RIGHT SIDE RIBS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED AND THE CONTACT WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR SIX DAYS. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER (PARKWAY HYUNDAI, 5920 MARKET STREET STE A, WILMINGTON NC, 28405, (910)-392-4888) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND BEGAN AN INVESTIGATION. THE FAILURE

NHTSA complaint 11156581, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

STEERING

crash · towed · 52,000 miles

AFTER ENABLING THE STEERING ASSIST, LAST YEAR, WE NOTICED IT PULLING MORE AGGRESSIVELY THAN IT DID WHEN WE FIRST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. WE DISABLED THE FEATURE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS THEN ENABLED IT AGAIN THIS WEEK. TODAY, WHILE MY WIFE AND FRIEND WERE DRIVING THE STEERING/LANE ASSIST PULLED THE WHEEL AGGRESSIVELY TOWARD THE OUTSIDE LANE, CAUSING THE CAR TO HYDROPLANE. LUCKILY MY WIFE WAS ABLE, AFTER THE CAR SPUN AROUND 360 DEGREES SEVERAL TIMES, TO CORRECT ENOUGH TO STAY OUT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND ENDED SIDEWAYS OFF THE HIGHWAY, SHAKEN UP BUT NO MAJOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED TO THE NEAREST GENESIS DEALER.

NHTSA complaint 11271204. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

SERVICE BRAKES

towed · 47,433 miles

The contact owns a 2017 Genesis G90. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stopped while the accelerator pedal was depressed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,433.

NHTSA complaint 11491198. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA complaint 11740637. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

SERVICE BRAKES
November 2, 2025 at 12:19 PM, I received a call from the owner, Jose, who accused me of “assault” against his employee Toni—despite the fact that I have never been physically near Toni. I’ve only been calling to follow up on the unresolved safety issues: no fluids, bad brakes (which they claimed to have repaired), and rear tires with no tread at all. When they repaired the brakes, I would have gladly purchased new tires had I been informed. On November 3rd at 8:23 PM, I found myself stranded on the side of the highway once again—this time due to exposed tread and a large bubble on the tire. It’s deeply troubling that a vehicle was sold in such unsafe condition. This raises serious questions

NHTSA complaint 11703897, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ENGINE
* Recall Campaign Number : [018G, 019G] I. Statement of Complaint This complaint concerns a failure in a critical safety-related component that was previously addressed under a mandatory manufacturer recall, and the subsequent refusal by the authorized dealership to provide a second no-charge repair for the same repeated failure. II. Chronology of Events * Original Recall Repair: Approximately thirteen (13) months ago, 8/30/2024 the vehicle was taken to Anaheim Hyundai to address a safety recall concerning the oil feed pipe. The prescribed remedy, a replacement of the oil feed pipe, was completed at no cost under the recall campaign. * Second Failure (Current Event): On or about 10/6/2025,

NHTSA complaint 11691980, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ENGINE

towed · 100,000 miles

The contact owns a 2017 Genesis G90. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The driver immediately pulled over. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that four crankshaft position sensors and the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the failure might be related to the timing chain. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

NHTSA complaint 11682174. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oil pressure sensor (sender) issue: Oil pressure sensor defect (after oil level was checked a few times due to this issue) cause unstable pressure (oil level warning lights comes on and off) depending on how fast I drive. Make me very worried if it’s going to cause engine issues. I hear this is a common issue with this vehicle and it’s located bottom corner of many components and cause a lot of money/time to get it fixed.

NHTSA complaint 11644845. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ENGINE
The check engine light keeps coming on. We had spark plugs changed and still keeps miss firing. We are unable to switch between drive modes smoothly. We have taken in for service numerous times.

NHTSA complaint 11624649. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

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Other years of the Genesis G90

Model year Complaints Recalls Deaths
2018 16 4

Other 2017 Genesis models

Every Genesis on this site — 24 vehicles, 35 recall campaigns and 1 open investigation .

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Where these numbers come from

A complaint is one owner's account and has not been verified by NHTSA or by us. A vehicle with more complaints is not necessarily worse: models that sold in larger numbers collect more of them. How this is counted.

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