2018 Genesis G90: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 16 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2024
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 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.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 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.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2024
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“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.”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Jan 2023
“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.”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2021
“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.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 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.”Owner report · Engine · Nov 2019
“Quite randomly, when trying to accelerate from a stop or a very low speed and usually turning into traffic such as out of a driveway, there will be no power response for several seconds after pressing the accelerator pedal.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2019
“Outside mirrors and windshield continue to melt and according to the genesis engineer, this is due to the sunlight reflecting off my house and onto my car thus causing the mirror and molding to melt”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2019
“There gear shifter will frequently not select r or d. It often takes 3 or more attempts before it will stay in gear. This is very dangerous when making a 3 point turn maneouver and very inconvenient at other times. This fault occurs every day. The dealer attempted to adjust the shifter without success”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2018
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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Is the 2018 Genesis G90 reliable?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2018 Genesis G90. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Does the 2018 Genesis G90 have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning visibility:glass, side/rear. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.