Model year 2022 · Compact Cars

2022 Genesis G70: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Genesis G70 at 20–24 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 32 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

20–24

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Genesis dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Genesis G70 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2022 Genesis G70, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump: Control/drive module

NHTSA 24V528000 Reported Jul 11, 2024
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 262-023G)
Units affected
54,647 (estimate)
Problem
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.
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. 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/supercharger

NHTSA 24V191000 Reported Mar 8, 2024
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 019G)
Units affected
28,439 (estimate)
Problem
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Genesis G70 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Genesis G70 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
G70 AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium20/28/23 mpg$3,550385
G70 AWD3.3L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium17/25/20 mpg$4,100447
G70 RWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium21/31/24 mpg$3,400367
G70 RWD3.3L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium18/27/21 mpg$3,900433

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Genesis G70 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2022 Genesis G70 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2022 Genesis G70 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2022 Genesis G70 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Genesis G70 owner complaints

Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Genesis G70, most recently on Oct 2, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Genesis G70 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Exterior lighting9
Engine8
Electrical system6
Fuel/propulsion system6
Unknown or other5
Exterior lighting: Headlights2
Fuel system, gasoline2
Power train2
Back over prevention: Warnings1
Engine and engine cooling1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Genesis G70 model years

Genesis G70 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 G7023–24 mpg———
2026 G7019–24 mpg01—
2025 G7019–24 mpg01—
2024 G7023–24 mpg03—
2023 G7020–25 mpg124—
2021 G7020–25 mpg46—
2020 G7020–25 mpg313—
2019 G7020–25 mpg563—

All Genesis G70 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2022 Genesis models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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