AI Damage2022 Genesis G70: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Genesis G70 filed 32 complaints with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting and engine. The maker issued 47 service bulletins for this year. We found 2 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 32
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 47
- YouTube repair videos
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Exterior lighting 34% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 25% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 19% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 19% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 6% of all complaints
- 6 Forward collision avoidance 6% of all complaints
- 7 Fuel system 6% of all complaints
- 8 Engine and cooling 3% of all complaints
- Exterior lighting: 11 complaints (34% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Engine: 8 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Electrical system: 6 complaints (19% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 13.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 6 complaints (19% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (6% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 3.3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 32 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Backover prevention | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
forward collision warning works sometimes at long distances, but not always at short distances 2. blind spot and parking collision warning does not always work ESPECIALLY FOR HUMANS.
Water in both headlights, no external damage. Can see hairline cracks all along the rim of the headlights. The turn signals are intermittently not working due to water. The issue was confirmed by the dealer however they said even though it’s a documented issue, my car was over the 60,000 mile warranty.
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…
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
2022 Genesis G70: Severe moisture inside of headlights causing DRL, blinkers, headlights, etc., to short out or completely stop working. I had them replaced once under warranty and the same thing happened again. [dealer] dealership and Genesis customer care now refuse to take responsibility bc my warranty expired.
The vehicle produces a prominent, loud mechanical whining and droning noise specifically when driving within the speed range of 55 mph to 65 mph. The issue is highly load-dependent: the noise significantly intensifies and gets louder when decelerating/coasting down through this speed window without the brakes applied…
Excessive condensation in the front headlight that constitutes a safety issue during night driving. Investigation into this needs conducted. I had the passenger side replaced under warranty but now I am outside warranty and the extended coverage excludes sealed headlight components.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,058 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 50% least complained about).
On average one model year of the G70 has 18 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 32, above average.
What to check before buying
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Some G70 (IK) vehicles may exhibit a false notification from the front Parking Distance Warning (PDW)…
Some G70 (IK) vehicles may exhibit a false notification from the front Parking Distance Warning (PDW) sensors when there is no object nearby. This may occur when the parts housing the sensor become loose, causing the…
- This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in…
This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and…
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co…
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety…
- Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather
This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary, replace the starter magnetic switch (solenoid) assembly.
- Certain 2019 – 2022 model year Genesis G70 vehicles may experience an inoperative blower motor (not…
Certain 2019 – 2022 model year Genesis G70 vehicles may experience an inoperative blower motor (not blowing) that may be caused by damage or deterioration of the blower motor multi-fuse and fuse box. At Genesis, we are…
- Some 2020MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and…
Some 2020MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. In the following cases, the front camera auto-calibration…
- The warranty coverage for repairs and replacement of the front wiring on some G70 (IK) vehicles has been…
The warranty coverage for repairs and replacement of the front wiring on some G70 (IK) vehicles has been extended to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever…
- Some vehicles may have an inoperative blower motor (not blowing)
This may be caused by damage or deterioration of the blower motor multi-fuse and fuse box. The warranty coverage for repairs and replacement of the front wiring on 2019-2022MY G70 (IK) vehicles has been extended to 10…
- Certain G70 (IK) vehicles equipped with the 2.0T-GDI engine may illuminate the Check Engine Light as a…
Certain G70 (IK) vehicles equipped with the 2.0T-GDI engine may illuminate the Check Engine Light as a result of DTC P019100 (Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance). This bulletin provides instructions…
- Certain G70 (IK) vehicles equipped with the 2.0T-GDI engine may illuminate the Check Engine Light as a…
Certain G70 (IK) vehicles equipped with the 2.0T-GDI engine may illuminate the Check Engine Light as a result of DTC P019100 (Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance).
- Certain G70 (IK) vehicles may exhibit abnormal creak and/or rattling noise from the wide sunroof assembly…
Certain G70 (IK) vehicles may exhibit abnormal creak and/or rattling noise from the wide sunroof assembly while driving on uneven road conditions. This bulletin outlines the procedures to repair the noise.
NHTSA lists 47 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Genesis G70?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: exterior lighting, engine, electrical system. Total complaints: 32. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (31%), loss of power / limp mode (22%), fuel system, fuel smell (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Genesis G70?
NHTSA lists 47 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Genesis G70 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.