2017-2022 Genesis G90 Reliability Score: 6.1 out of 10

59 NHTSA Complaints

5 Recalls

0 Fire Reports

6 Crash Reports

Reliability Score

6.1 / 10

Reliability score

More owner complaints than similar full-size sedans

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 19 powertrain complaints. A typical full-size sedan fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 12.

Scores this low have often eased: the three years after looked about 1.5 points better in the typical case.

Breakdown

Complaints overall19 complaints against about 12 for similar vehicles

6.1

Last three years

n/aNot enough data

Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced

n/aNot enough data

Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating

n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

By model year

2017n/a
2018n/a
2019n/a
2020n/a
2021n/a
2022n/a

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

By engine

3.3L 6-cyl turbo 6.2/10

No clear difference from the 5.0L 8-cyl. (11 complaints, about 8,000 built)

5.0L 8-cyl Not rated

Too few complaints to compare. (7 complaints, about 7,000 built)

A complaint counts toward an engine only when its VIN names the engine. Each score is that engine on its own against similar vehicles, worked out the same way as the score above.

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

T-GDI, LAMBDA II

3.3L 6-cyl Turbo / 365 hp

30 complaints 11.0 per year Gasoline

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Complaint Breakdown

engine

electrical

transmission

cooling

fuel system

Same engine used in

GENESIS G80 (2017-2020)

GDI TAU

5.0L 8-cyl / 420 hp

26 complaints 6.0 per year Gasoline

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Complaint Breakdown

engine

other

electrical

safety systems

steering

Same engine used in

HYUNDAI Equus (2011-2016)

Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data

These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

Genesis G90 Unidentified Engine

3 complaints 1.5 per year

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Complaint Breakdown

engine

electrical

cooling

wheels tires

safety systems

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Genesis G90, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Engine: 18 owner complaints

Electrical System: 15 owner complaints

Safety Systems: 8 owner complaints

Cooling System: 6 owner complaints

Transmission: 5 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2017-2022 Genesis G90

On a used 2017-2022 Genesis G90, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (18), the electrical system (15) and the airbags and driver-assist systems (8). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 18 owner complaints on the 2017-2022 Genesis G90 about the engine, all engines combined.
Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 15 owner complaints on the 2017-2022 Genesis G90 about the electrical system.
Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 8 owner complaints on the 2017-2022 Genesis G90 about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
With the engine cold, check the coolant level and color, then watch the temperature gauge on the drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 6 owner complaints on the 2017-2022 Genesis G90 about the cooling system, all engines combined.
Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 5 owner complaints on the 2017-2022 Genesis G90 about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.

Open the full inspection checklist for the 2017-2022 Genesis G90

Recalls (5)

24V282000Apr 19, 2024serious

Fuel System

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Genesis GV70, GV80, G80, and G90 vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.

24V191000Mar 8, 2024serious

Engine & Cooling

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.

24V107000Feb 13, 2024serious

Electrical System

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.

19V538000Jul 19, 2019serious

Engine & Cooling

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.

18V305000May 10, 2018serious

Visibility

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Genesis G80 and Genesis G90 vehicles. The windshield and rear window on these vehicles may have been installed with incorrect primer, potentially reducing the glass bonding strength.

Alternatives in Full-Size Sedan

Lexus

2001-2006

9.7/10

5 engines / 194 complaints

3 engines / 215 complaints

4 engines / 388 complaints

3 engines / 28 complaints

4 engines / 134 complaints

6 engines / 1,015 complaints

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2017-2022 Genesis G90 complaints?

Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017-2022 Genesis G90. The systems they name most often are the engine, the electrical system and the safety systems.

Is the 2017-2022 Genesis G90 a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017-2022 Genesis G90. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017-2022 Genesis G90 have?

NHTSA has 59 owner complaints on file for the 2017-2022 Genesis G90 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2017-2022 Genesis G90?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls covering some 2017-2022 Genesis G90 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Genesis G90?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the electrical system and the safety systems, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the G90 have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2017-2022 Genesis G90. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 59 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.