2017 Genesis G90

Routine

Owners filed 24 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the engine. It has been recalled 3 times.

What fails
ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Engine5
000
Electrical System4
000
Unknown or Other3
101
Power Train3
000
Steering2
100
Service Brakes2
000
Wheels1
000
Vehicle Speed Control1
101
Tires1
000
Exterior Lighting1
000

3 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger24V191000
Filed Mar 8, 202428,439 vehiclesHyundai Motor America

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.

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

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.

Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Solenoid24V107000Park outside
Filed Feb 13, 202490,907 vehiclesHyundai Motor America

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.

Risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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).

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe19V538000
Filed Jul 19, 20198,059 vehiclesHyundai Motor America

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.

Risk. Oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold increases the risk of a fire.

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.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed May 28, 2026TX

See attached document for complaint.

Service Brakes
Filed Dec 9, 2025FL

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 about the seller’s standards and accountability. November 5, 2023 at 12:33pm third flat tire and the spare blew out into pieces after one day. On November 8, 2025 at 11:30am, the second bald tire completely blew out while I was driving on 595. This was not just an inconvenience—it was a life‑threatening situation. I could have been killed. The fact that this dealership allowed such unsafe tires to be sold or installed shows a complete disregard for customer safety.This is absolutely unacceptable. Their negligence puts lives at risk. Avoid this dealership at all costs November 29, 7:57pm supposedly changed the brakes and the rear brakes are grinding another safety issue November 30 6:54pm before leaving McMahon I’d asked to check the fluids. Then when they supposedly charge brakes to check

Engine
Filed Oct 7, 2025CA

* 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, while the vehicle’s engine was running, I observed smoke rising from the engine compartment. The vehicle was immediately taken to a local independent mechanic who diagnosed the issue as a burst oil feed pipe—the identical component subject to the prior recall. * Attempted Repair at Anaheim Hyundai (Denial): The vehicle was then towed back to Anaheim Hyundai. The service department acknowledged that the component failure was the same issue addressed in the previous recall. However, the dealership has now refused to perform the repair under the recall process, citing a specific 12-month policy set by Hyundai Motor America regarding the warranty on recall remedies, which has now expired. III. Request for Intervention The failure of the previously installed recall remedy (the oil feed pipe) exp

Engine
Filed Aug 21, 2025100,000 milesGA

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.

Unknown or Other
Filed Feb 25, 2025CA

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.

Engine
Filed Nov 12, 2024CA

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.

Electrical System
Filed Oct 31, 2024TX

Please see attached summary of this issue which has impacted safety of a large number of Genesis vehicles since 1 January 2023.

Steering
Filed Sep 10, 2024TN

Steering wheel sticks when making left or right turn. Have to manually return the steering wheel back to a straight/neutral position. Extremely dangerous! If you don’t manually align the steering wheel quickly you will lose control, go off road, or hit another vehicle on any turn. Issue is consistent and wide spread problem among their vehicles after further investigation into the brand.

Electrical System
Filed Aug 23, 2024AL

See attached document for complaint.

Electrical System
Filed Apr 8, 2024CA

The contact owns a 2017 Genesis G90. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and running, the vehicle was idling rough and shaking. The vehicle restarted; however, the shaking failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V107000 (Electrical System) and 24V191000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Unknown or Other
Filed Mar 11, 2024GA

I have replaced my water pump and thermostat three times in my car in the last two years. I replaced the thermostat less thirty days ago and it still overheating. Southtowne Genesis Dealership in Newman, Georgia has been very rude and unprofessional to me. I need some help.

Engine
Filed Dec 12, 202382,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2017 Genesis G90. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The oil warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the engine was leaking oil and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was oil leaking from the turbo chargers and the engine block. The contact was not aware of what needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Engine
Filed Oct 9, 2023GA

I have replaced my thermostat four times in the last 18 months and I had it towed to the dealership again this morning for the same overheating problems.

Service Brakes
Filed Oct 27, 202247,433 milesCA

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.

Unknown or OtherCrash1 injured
Filed May 4, 202280,000 milesAZ

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 still locked. The vehicle was not occupied at the time of the failure. The contact sought medical assistance the next day and was informed that he had sustained separation of muscles on the right side of his back. There was no police report filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent a field inspector to inspect the vehicle. The field inspector informed the contact that the EDR would not indicate the cause of the failure as it could not operate while the vehicle was turned off. The manufacturer later contacted the contact and informed him that they could not assist as the EDR did not reveal the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Power Train
Filed Apr 2, 202167,000 milesCT

VEHICLE SHIFT HARSH/JERKY AT AROUND 25 TO 30 MPH WHEN IN MOTION. IT MAY GO BY ONE DAY WITH NO SYMPTOMS BET THEN I DOES IT FOR DAYS ON END.

Tires
Filed May 16, 202010,200 milesCA

I HAVE GENESIS G90 MODEL 2017 AND I HAVE ONLY 10000 MILES ON IT . ALL TIRES ARE CONTINENTAL. LAST MONTH WHEN I WAS DRIVING BACK TO HOME , ALL OF A SUDDEN I SEEN PRESSURE ON MY DASHBOARD FOR LEFT FRONT TIRE WENT 0 AND LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR AND WAS ABOUT TO BE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT I WENT OUT CHECKING THE TIRE AND WAS ALL TORN FOR NO REASON , I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND TOLD ME IT?S CONTINENTAL COMPANY RESPONSIBILITY, I CONTACTED THEM AND THEY SAID THIS ISSUE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY , I STILL HAVE WARRANTY COVERAGE TILL END OF 2020 , IS IT REASONABLE BRAND NEW TIRE AND VEHICLE AND THIS AMOUNT OF DAMAGE HAPPENS FOR NO REASON AND STILL NOT COVERED. *TR

SteeringCrash
Filed Oct 26, 201952,000 milesMO

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.

Wheels
Filed Jun 16, 201918,000 milesNY

5 BLOWN TIRES IN LESS THEN 18000 MILES-MOST RECENT ONE WAS WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC TIRE WAS SHREDDED SEEM TO BE USING DONUT AS MUCH AS REGULAR TIRE WONDERFUL CAR BUT AFRAID TO DRIVE IT

Vehicle Speed ControlCrash1 injured
Filed Dec 6, 20188,500 milesNC

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 MILEAGE WAS 8,500. *TT*JB

20 of 24 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2017
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20260200Routine
20252400Routine
20243400Routine
20235600Routine
20224200Routine
20215100Routine
20203100Routine
20196200Routine
201816400Routine
2017 — this page24300Routine

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Mar 8, 2024. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.