Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about this car, most about the transmission, electrical, and exterior lights. The 8 checks below target those problems, in the order you would do them at the car.
2023Tick items off on your phone at the car, or print it. Ticks stay on this device.
0/8 checked
2023 Genesis G70: inspection sheet
Before you go, or before you touch the car0/2
Engine off, key in hand0/1
Ask the seller not to warm the car up first0/2
At least 20 minutes, with some highway0/3
These checks are specific to this model year. For tires, body panels, fluids, and the other basics every used car needs, use the general inspection guide.
These years share the 2023's design and most of its parts, so their problems are the ones to look for on this car too.
Worth adding to your 2023 checks
Worth adding to your 2023 checks
Worth adding to your 2023 checks
EPA figures for each version of the 2023 Genesis G70. Use them to confirm you are looking at the version that was advertised, and as a yardstick on the test drive.
| Version | Drive | EPA rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD, RWD | 23–25 mpg |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | AWD, RWD | 20–21 mpg |
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Genesis G70, grouped by the part owners named. Open a row to read what goes wrong.
Sudden power loss at highway speed is the main pattern. The car enters limp mode and will not accelerate past a certain speed, even with the pedal floored, and the dash may light up with warnings. Some drivers report high RPM with sluggish response. The problem comes and goes, and dealers often cannot reproduce it. Restarting usually brings back normal driving for a while. The risk is getting stuck in traffic, unable to merge or pass. A separate report describes a rear whine, like a wheel bearing, above about 40 mph that rises in pitch with speed.
Random limp mode and engine shutdowns lead these reports. Cars lose power at any speed and need a restart to recover. In one case the engine died in a parking lot and would not run for hours. Dealers sometimes find no error codes. Owners link the problem to the fuel pump and say repairs have not fixed it. Other reports describe a strong gasoline smell after remote start, which raises fire worries, and false slippery-road warnings on the dash. Several cases involve long dealer waits, back-ordered parts, or waiting on tech support.
Moisture and condensation inside the headlight housings is the main complaint. Once water gets in, the turn signal may stop flashing properly and a "check turn signal" message appears. Owners also report headlights going out, including at night, and fog forming in one lamp and then the other. Dealers have blamed cracked housings, but owners say the lenses are intact. Repairs are described as expensive, and some cars fog up again after being fixed.
Power loss while accelerating onto the highway is the pattern here. The car hesitates, jerks, or stalls, then enters limp mode and will not go past roughly 50 mph, even with the pedal floored. Drivers end up in the slow lane with hazards on, unable to keep up with traffic. One report ties the fault to the fuel pump and fuel rail pressure, with code P0191 coming back after a dealer software update. Both complaints describe a problem that keeps returning after earlier service.
Excerpts from complaints G70 owners filed with NHTSA, as written. Listen for the same symptoms on your test drive.
Dashboard indicates uneven pavement ahead/slippery road ahead. Genesis service manager said they are waiting for tech support to get back to them. Vehicle has been in the repair shop for several days.
Filed with NHTSA, July 2023
I was driving in a parking lot and the cars engine shut off completely for 2 and 1/2 hours. I was stuck in the lane blocking traffic with hazards on.
Filed with NHTSA, March 2024
Complaints for this year next to the average for the other model years, area by area.
The 2023 ranks third for owner complaints among 6 G70 years, close to the average of the others. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, so compare like with like.
Redesigns and mid-cycle updates change what can go wrong.
The 2023 is the fifth model year of the G70's first generation (2019–2023).
It is also the first year of a mid-cycle update.
What changed for 2023
Recall repairs are free at any Genesis dealer, but the seller may never have had them done. Check each campaign number against the VIN.
Hyundai 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers 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.
Cars shoppers compare with the Genesis G70, with their own 2023 checklists.
2023 owner complaints, side by side
