The Verdict
Worst problem area
Driver Assistance & Speed Control
Driver Assistance & Speed Control leads by volume: 2 of 5 complaints (40%) mention it.
Complaints filed rose from 3 in 2020 to 5 in 2021.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 5
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $3,850–$4,300
- Combined MPG
- 18–20
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | vs. 2021 Large Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,850–4,300 | 3,850–4,300 | 3,850–4,300 | 3,850–4,300 | 3,700–3,850 | |
| Combined MPG | 18–20 | 18–20 | 18–20 | 18–20 | 20–21 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–17 / 23–24 | 15–17 / 23–25 | 16–17 / 23–24 | 16–17 / 23–24 | 17–18 / 24–26 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 448–493 | 446–500 | 459–488 | 459–488 | 426–441 | |
| Complaints filed | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Genesis G90 have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Genesis G90?
Driver Assistance & Speed Control: 2 of 5 NHTSA complaints (40%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Genesis G90 get?
EPA rates it 18–20 MPG combined across 4 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Genesis G90?
EPA estimates $3,850–$4,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.3L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 17 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (high) | 20 mpg (high) | $3,850 (low) | 460 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 17 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (high) | 19 mpg | $4,050 | 459 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 5.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 16 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 18 mpg (low) | $4,300 (high) | 488 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 5.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 16 mpg (low) | 24 mpg (high) | 19 mpg | $4,050 | 481 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- Defect
- 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.