AI Damage2019 Genesis G90: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Genesis G90 filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. The maker issued 37 service bulletins for this year. We found 1 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 37
- YouTube repair videos
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 33% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 33% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 17% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 17% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
- Engine: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (17% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Steering: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- 5 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tires | 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.
I experienced an engine oil leak, a strong burning oil smell, smoke from the engine compartment, engine light on, lost of power and oil leaking onto hot engine components. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent repair facility, which determined that the right turbocharger oil feed pipe required replacement.
the electrical system failed on four separate occasions. Once in heavy traffic on Route 130, NJ; anther with a young grandchild in the car. I am afraid to drive it
Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was blue smoke coming from underneath the hood. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that her fiancé test-drove the vehicle and noticed a significant amount of blue smoke coming from underneath the hood.
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.
There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to south bay hyundai ([address], torrance, [ZIP], [phone]) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.
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 1,633 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 22% least complained about).
On average one model year of the G90 has 7 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 6, about average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- 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…
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the…
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of…
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Connected Car…
Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Connected Car Services functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. Follow the…
- Certain Genesis vehicles may experience an inoperable horn from moisture or carbonization at the contact point
This bulletin provides a guide to inspect and replace the horns.
- On certain 17-19MY G90 (HI) vehicles, the DIS2.0 head units may experience any of the following symptom(s)
(1) Battery Drain, (2) Genesis Connected Services (GCS) Activation Issues, (3) Genesis Connected Services Remote Service Failures, (4) Genesis Connected Services Point of Interest Failures. Follow the instructions in…
- This bulletin provides information to inspect and replace the front or rear wheel bearing hub assemblies…
This bulletin provides information to inspect and replace the front or rear wheel bearing hub assemblies for all Genesis vehicles. This procedure is applicable when noise (whirring, roaring, grinding, rumbling, etc.)…
- Genesis applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships
It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. These spots are the result of moisture trapped…
- This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transmission for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC…
This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transmission for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear).
- This bulletin provides a procedure to diagnose an 8-speed automatic transaxle with a harsh and/or delayed…
- This bulletin provides a procedure to transfer oil pressure data to the TCU using GDS Mobile
This procedure is necessary to reduce the TCU learning time and improve the shift quality. ï· Before replacing an automatic transmission: Input the data into the TCU using the GDS. ï· Before replacing a TCU: Back up…
- This bulletin provides a procedure to transfer oil pressure data to the TCU using GDS Mobile
This procedure is necessary to reduce the TCU learning time and improve the shift quality. ï· Before replacing an automatic transmission (Pages 2~3): Input the data from the new transmission into the TCU using the…
NHTSA lists 37 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.
- 2019 Genesis G90 repairedamount per author: 1,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Genesis G90?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (33%), warning lights, check engine (33%), fuel system, fuel smell (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Genesis G90?
NHTSA lists 37 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 2019 Genesis G90 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 2019 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.