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2022 Genesis G70 Engine Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
25%of 32 total for the year
Median mileage
16,150miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Genesis G70, 25% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,150 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I experience a lack of power issue when driving the vehicle and attempting to accelerate past 40-60 mph. I will floor the accelerator and the car still stalls and will not accelerate. This has been terrifying when merging onto the highway and realizing this issue is occurring, as it is sporadic and not noticeable on residential/low speed drives. …”

NHTSA complaint #11704985, filed 2025-12

“I went go put gas in the car but as I start driving I was riding lost power of the car I pulled over but it was a school bus behind me that the bust drive had called the police I got out the car I seen smoke from the passionate side of the car seeing smoking. So I step back seen that the motor was on fire then it started busting out the windows and tires. It burnt up the car so bad that they had go get more water. Engine & fuel pump is the components that need to be checked upon request. …”

NHTSA complaint #11724800, filed 2026-03

“My vehicle is just over two years old and this has happened three times. Every light and warning message on the dash comes on all at once and the vehicle is put into limp mode. Going from 50 miles per hour to a little over 5 miles per hour in just a few seconds. Genesis also doesn't seem to think its an issue considering their dealers have had the car for two months and the only explanation I have been given is, There is nothing wrong with your car or The car is driving great, you can pick it up. …”

NHTSA complaint #11550497, filed 2023-10

“But it started by my car constantly burning all like a crazy amount and then I sort of having problems with like the air conditioner, not blowing cool because if I would circulate it in the car, it would not be cool and then I started having Coach go off code for my fuel sensor code for my CO2 sensor code for all different sensors every time I take it they would be trying to give me a change sensor and charging me $2000 to do this and charging me $1500 to do that and then then I find out that there is then someone finds a pipe with my turbo that is deteriorating and now they want to change…”

NHTSA complaint #11761192, filed 2026-09

“I had started having problems with burning oil really quickly and it having lots of smoke out the tail pipe it was losing 2-3 quarts in a few days and after inspecting the left turbo pipe is cracked and leaking lots of oil and may be a fire hazard soon”

NHTSA complaint #11759911, filed 2026-08

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023729%
2022825%
2021467%
202018%
20191422%

Other parts of the 2022 Genesis G70

Exterior lighting
11 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Genesis G70

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology