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2018 Genesis G90 Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Genesis G90 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 16 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Genesis dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Genesis G90. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2018 Genesis G90 owner complaints

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Genesis G90, describing incidents dated May 18, 2018 to March 17, 2025.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 5 complaints
Engine 4 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Power Train 2 complaints
Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Air Bags 1 complaint

Of the 16 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11663245 · Filed May 27, 2025
ProContact GX-SSR CONT M 2754019 SL101H SL BSW
ODI #11603743 · Filed July 22, 2024
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…
ODI #11598256 · Filed July 2, 2024
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…

Read all 16 complaints

Engine Compartment Fire from Oil Leak

NHTSA #24V191000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Gasoline — Turbo/Supercharger · NHTSA notice

Reported March 8, 2024 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 28,439 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.86% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 019G · Owners notified May 3, 2024

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Water Damage to Starter Solenoid May Cause Fire

NHTSA #24V107000 · Electrical System — Starter Assembly — Solenoid · NHTSA notice

Reported February 13, 2024 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 90,907 vehicles

Repair completion: 69.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 254 (H), 018G (G) · Owners notified July 15, 2024

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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).

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Oil May Leak Onto Exhaust Manifold

NHTSA #19V538000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System — Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · NHTSA notice

Reported July 19, 2019 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 8,059 vehicles

Repair completion: 93.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 003G · Owners notified October 3, 2019 · Vehicles built June 13, 2016 – December 29, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Front and Rear Glass Incorrectly Bonded

NHTSA #18V305000 · Visibility — Windshield · NHTSA notice

Reported May 10, 2018 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 37 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 001G · Owners notified July 6, 2018 · Vehicles built February 12, 2018 – March 16, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the glass bonding strength is reduced over time, the windshield and rear window may detach while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2018 Genesis G90 4 DR AWD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control Forward Collision Warning Lane Departure Warning

2018 Genesis G90 4 DR RWD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control Forward Collision Warning Lane Departure Warning

16 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Genesis G90.

Tires

ODI #11663245

Incident: March 17, 2025 · Filed: May 27, 2025

ProContact GX-SSR CONT M 2754019 SL101H SL BSW

Electrical System; Engine

ODI #11603743

Incident: June 1, 2024 · Filed: July 22, 2024

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.

Electrical System

ODI #11598256

Incident: April 11, 2024 · Filed: July 2, 2024

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.

Electrical System

ODI #11588425

Incident: May 13, 2024 · Filed: May 13, 2024

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.

Latches/Locks/Linkages

ODI #11500071

Incident: January 2, 2023 · Filed: January 4, 2023

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.

Electrical System; Lane Departure; Forward Collision Avoidance

ODI #11458509

Crash

Incident: January 16, 2022 · Filed: March 27, 2022

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 control malfunctioned, the vehicle violently fishtailed, as if on the receiving end of a PIT maneuver, and crossed over the south bound lane. It continued off of the roadway and into a ditch, stopping several feet away from a fence. At that point, nothing was functional. Restarting the vehicle multiple times did not remedy anything. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. After approximately two months, Genesis USA advised they were unable to find any issues with the vehicle and it would soon be available to be picked up. Both the dealership and a third party(hired by Genesis) inspected the vehicle . The results of the third party inspection were unavailable.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11436291

Incident: September 30, 2021 · Filed: October 11, 2021

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 the vehicle on 02/15/20 and persists to 10/10/21.

Engine

ODI #11390674

Incident: January 1, 2021 · Filed: January 29, 2021

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.

Electrical System

ODI #11344044

Incident: May 2, 2020 · Filed: August 8, 2020

CAR WAS COMPLETELY DEAD THREE TIMES, LUCKILY IT HAPPENED IN GARAGE, AND WAS TOWED TO DEALER. NEVER FIXED PROPERLY HAD TO GET RID OF UNRELIABLE, UNSAFE CAR.

Engine

ODI #11299612

Incident: November 14, 2019 · Filed: January 15, 2020

MY CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED PURSUANT TO NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 19V-538. DESPITE MAKING FOUR SEPARATE ATTEMPTS, I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET GENESIS TO PERFORM THE RECALL. THE DEALERSHIP FROM WHICH I PURCHASED THE CAR HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER TWICE, BUT DESPITE PROMISES, THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO PERFORM THE NECESSARY REPAIR.

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