2022 Genesis G70
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 32
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Exterior lighting
Campaigns on file for 2022
None on file
34% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 32 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 63 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Exterior lighting
34% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing headlights.
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Water in both headlights, no external damage. Can see hairline cracks all along the rim of the headlights. The turn signals are intermittently not working due to water.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-02
2022 Genesis G70: Severe moisture inside of headlights causing DRL, blinkers, headlights, etc., to short out or completely stop working. I had them replaced once under warranty and the same thing happened again.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-05
Also filed under Electrical system
Engine
25% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I had started having problems with burning oil really quickly and it having lots of smoke out the tail pipe it was losing 2-3 quarts in a few days and after inspecting the left turbo pipe is cracked and leaking lots of oil and may be a fire hazard...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-27
Fuel/propulsion system
19% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Upon pressing the gas pedal to start the car moving after a light turned green, vehicle shuddered, all dash lights came on and vehicle was unable to do anything but coast at a dangerously slow speed. Check engine light remained lit.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-12-16
Electrical system
19% · 6 reportsForward collision avoidance
9% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
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1. forward collision warning works sometimes at long distances, but not always at short distances 2. blind spot and parking collision warning does not always work ESPECIALLY FOR HUMANS.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-13
Also filed under Back over prevention and lane departure
The contact owns a 2022 Genesis G70. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the Adaptive Cruise Control activated, the vehicle experienced phantom braking without another vehicle being nearby.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-01-30
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-05-03Engine and engine cooling24V191000 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.
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.
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2024-09-09Fuel system, gasoline24V528000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Genesis G70 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V191000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 24V528000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2022 Genesis G70 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Genesis G70?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Genesis G70 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.