Genesis G70 years to avoid
The Genesis G70 years to avoid are 2019, 2022, 2023, 2020, 2021 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2025 is the cleanest year on record.
202
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2019–2025
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
G70 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | High complaints + open investigation | 89 | |
| 2022 | High complaint rate | 41 | |
| 2023 | High complaint rate | 37 | |
| 2020 | Open safety investigation | 18 | |
| 2021 | Open safety investigation | 12 |
Every G70 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2023avoid | 37 | 1 | |
| 2022avoid | 41 | 2 | |
| 2021avoid | 12 | 4 | |
| 2020avoid | 18 | 3 | |
| 2019avoid | 89 | 5 |
Common questions
What are the worst Genesis G70 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the G70 years to avoid are 2019, 2022, 2023, 2020, 2021. The cleanest year on record is 2025.
What is the best year for the Genesis G70?
By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among G70 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Genesis G70 have?
Across all model years, the G70 has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 202 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.