2017 Genesis G90: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
24 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
32,717 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 24 complaints (20.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 12.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 8.3% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 8.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
Engine: 5; Electrical System: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling: 3; Power Train: 3; Service Brakes: 3; Steering: 2; Wheels: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2018: 5; 2019: 2; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 2; 2023: 2; 2024: 6; 2025: 4; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11079568 · 2018-03-15 (March 15, 2018)
SINCE TAKING DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE, THE AUTO-LEVELING HEADLIGHTS DO NOT STAY IN ADJUSTMENT, LEADING TO THE LOW 'BEAM' OF LIGHT BEING EITHER WAY TOO LOW, AND THEREFORE NOT ILLUMINATING THE ROADWAY SAFELY, OR BEING TOO HIGH (MOST RECENTLY THE LOW BEAMS WERE HIGHER THAN THE HIGH BEAMS). THE DEALER HAS CONSULTED WITH HYUNDAI, AND THEY FREELY ADMIT TO ME THAT THEY CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 5-6 TIMES, WHERE THEY MANUALLY ADJUST THE LIGHTS WITH A SCREWDRIVER, BUT THE LIGHTS ON THEIR OWN RE SELF-ADJUST TO EITHER TOO LOW, …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11079568 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11089320 · 2018-04-22 (April 22, 2018)
WHEN TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT FROM A STOP, THE TRANSMISSION REFUSES TO RESPOND AT TIMES...IT SLOGS DOWN AND WILL NOT SHIFT TO ACCELERATE IN A LOWER GEAR...AN EMERGENCY SITUATION COULD KILL SOMEONE. THE DEALER HAS NO SOLUTION. GENESIS HAS NO RESPONSE. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES SINCE 7/2017.
Owner-reported narrative. 11,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11089320 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11089321 · 2018-04-22 (April 22, 2018)
TRANSMISSION CAN POP OUT OF GEAR WHEN THE SHIFT HANDLE IS INADVERTENTLY NUDGED WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR WHEN STOPPED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL REVERT TO NEUTRAL (POP INTO) IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION UNLESS YOU HOLD THE HANDLE FORCEFULLY AND IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. EVEN WITH YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE. BOTH HAVE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. DEALER HAS NO SOLUTION. GENESIS HAS NO RESPONSE.
Owner-reported narrative. 11,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11089321 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11121231 · 2018-08-21 (August 21, 2018)
ON 06/10/2017 WE PURCHASED A G90 GENESIS FROM SOUTH CHARLOTTE HYUNDAI AT 8525 SOUTH BLVD CHARLOTTE NC. THE TEAM WAS VERY CONVINCING ABOUT THE QUALITY OF THE VEHICLE & THE 10-YEAR WARRANTY. THE CAR WAS A VERY EXPENSIVE CAR COSTING $74,678.47, BUT WE WERE ASSURED IT WAS THE BEST CAR & WARRANTY IN THE BUSINESS. WE STARTING TO HAVE CRASH SENSORS GOING OFF EVEN AT TIMES WHEN NO OTHER CARS WERE EVEN NEAR THE CAR. THEY INDICATED THAT THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM, BUT THE 'FALSE' CRASH WARNING PERSISTED & EVEN EXPERIENCED THE CAR AUTO STOPPING IN AN INTER…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,425 miles reported. Look up ODI 11121231 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11156581 · 2018-12-06 (December 6, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 GENESIS G90. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN A DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT FOOT AND RIGHT SIDE RIBS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED AND THE CONTACT WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR SIX DAYS. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER (PARKWAY HYUNDAI, 5920 MARKET STREET STE A, WILMINGTON NC, 28405, [phone removed]) WAS C…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11156581 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11220496 · 2019-06-16 (June 16, 2019)
5 BLOWN TIRES IN LESS THEN 18000 MILES-MOST RECENT ONE WAS WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC TIRE WAS SHREDDED SEEM TO BE USING DONUT AS MUCH AS REGULAR TIRE WONDERFUL CAR BUT AFRAID TO DRIVE IT
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11220496 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11271204 · 2019-10-26 (October 26, 2019)
AFTER ENABLING THE STEERING ASSIST, LAST YEAR, WE NOTICED IT PULLING MORE AGGRESSIVELY THAN IT DID WHEN WE FIRST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. WE DISABLED THE FEATURE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS THEN ENABLED IT AGAIN THIS WEEK. TODAY, WHILE MY WIFE AND FRIEND WERE DRIVING THE STEERING/LANE ASSIST PULLED THE WHEEL AGGRESSIVELY TOWARD THE OUTSIDE LANE, CAUSING THE CAR TO HYDROPLANE. LUCKILY MY WIFE WAS ABLE, AFTER THE CAR SPUN AROUND 360 DEGREES SEVERAL TIMES, TO CORRECT ENOUGH TO STAY OUT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND ENDED SIDEWAYS OFF THE HIGHWAY, SHAKEN UP BUT …
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11271204 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11324816 · 2020-05-16 (May 16, 2020)
I HAVE GENESIS G90 MODEL 2017 AND I HAVE ONLY 10000 MILES ON IT . ALL TIRES ARE CONTINENTAL. LAST MONTH WHEN I WAS DRIVING BACK TO HOME , ALL OF A SUDDEN I SEEN PRESSURE ON MY DASHBOARD FOR LEFT FRONT TIRE WENT 0 AND LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR AND WAS ABOUT TO BE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT I WENT OUT CHECKING THE TIRE AND WAS ALL TORN FOR NO REASON , I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND TOLD ME IT?S CONTINENTAL COMPANY RESPONSIBILITY, I CONTACTED THEM AND THEY SAID THIS ISSUE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY , I STILL HAVE WARRANTY COVERAGE TILL END OF 2020 , IS IT REAS…
Owner-reported narrative. 10,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11324816 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
19V538000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
Reported: 2019-07-19 (July 19, 2019)
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.
Consequence: Oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V107000 · Electrical System:Starter Assembly:Solenoid
Reported: 2024-02-13 (February 13, 2024)
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.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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).
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V191000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
Reported: 2024-03-08 (March 8, 2024)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗