Model year record

2018 Genesis G90 recalls & problems

The 2018 Genesis G90 has 4 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls

Complaints16filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

1 recall for this model year carries an NHTSA park outside advisory. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Safety recalls

Engine and engine coolingMar 8, 2024

Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger

Recall 24V19100028,439 vehicles

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.
Fix: 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 systemFeb 13, 2024

Starter assembly › Solenoid

Recall 24V10700090,907 vehicles

NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from buildings until repaired (fire risk).

Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 coolingJul 19, 2019

Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Recall 19V5380008,059 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.

Components: Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe; Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger

VisibilityMay 10, 2018

Glass, side/rear

Recall 18V30500037 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: If the glass bonding strength is reduced over time, the windshield and rear window may detach while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear glass, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 001G.

Components: Visibility › Glass, side/rear; Visibility › Windshield

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2018 Genesis G90 4 DR RWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2018 Genesis G90 4 DR AWD

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

G90 AWD

20mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel

G90 RWD

20mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel

G90 RWD

19mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

G90 AWD

18mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Typical mileage*
Electrical system	5	1	—
Engine	4	0	6,348 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	2	0	—
Power train	2	0	—
Unknown or other	2	0	—
StructureBody	1	0	—
Air bags	1	0	—
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking	1	1	—
Lane departureAssist	1	1	—
Latches/locks/linkagesTrunk lid › Latch › Emergency mechanical release	1	0	—
Tires	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Tires
ProContact GX-SSR CONT M 2754019 SL101H SL BSW
Mar 17, 2025
Electrical system
vehicle went dead. replaced the battery. Started after replacement but went dead a few days later. Towed to dublin CA genesis. Diagnosed as water corrosion to wiring harness. vehicle has less than 22000 miles, other than car washes and normal winter driving in CA. Genesis does have a recall for water intrusion NHTSA ID# 24v107000. I believe my issue is related to this recall but the dealership doesnt think so.
Jun 1, 2024
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G90. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V107000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact attempted to make the manufacturer aware of the issue; however, was unable to reach a representative. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Apr 11, 2024
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G90. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V107000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
May 13, 2024
Latches/locks/linkages › Trunk lid › Latch › Emergency mechanical release
The internal trunk release latch will not open the trunk. A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury. - The trunk latch failed. It is available for inspection, upon request. - A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury. - The problem has been confirmed by the dealer (Courtesy Hyundai in Tampa, FL) - The component has not been inspected by police, manufacturer, or others. - There are no warning lamps or messages prior to the problem occuring.
Jan 2, 2023
Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency brakingCrash
On 01/16/22 at approximately 2305 hours, I was driving north on PA 743. I was traveling approximately 40 MPH in a posted 55 MPH zone due to snowy weather conditions. One adult was in the front passenger seat, 2 children were in car seats in the rear driver and passenger side. The road was level and straight. Suddenly, for no apparent reason, every warning light in the dashboard illuminated at once. The LED screen was rapidly displaying messaged such as, "blind spot monitoring system malfunction, smart BDS braking system malfunction, check smart high beam, check PSB, shifter malfunction, traction control malfunction, ESC malfunction, ABS malfunction, etc...". Immediately after traction…
Jan 16, 2022
Unknown or other
In the last 8,000 miles the car has stopped cold (about 15 times) when pulling out from a stop. When pulling out the car goes about 3 feet and stops dead. The gas pedal is dead for 1-2 sections, then it responds. The car has almost killed me and my wife several times. The car is under warranty and has been to dealer's service departments 3 times. They claim the computer does not show anything. They refused to attempt an inspection or do any repairs since they can not reproduce the problem and it does not show on their computer. I has contacted costumer service and have no success. THIS IS DANGEROUS SITUATION AND HAS THE CAPACITY TO KILL PEOPLE. This started happening soon after we purchased…
Sep 30, 2021
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 GENESIS G90. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED FOR A FEW SECONDS BEFORE ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER TOWNE HYUNDAI (3170 NJ-10, DENVILLE, NJ 07834) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,677.
Jan 1, 2021 · 19,677 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.