AI Damage2023 Genesis G90: common problems
Owners of the 2023 Genesis G90 filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and seat belts. The maker issued 46 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 46
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 40% of all complaints
- 2 Seat belts 40% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 20% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Seat belts: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (20% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 21.
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (20% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- 3.5 L · hybrid · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
My concern this electrical problem locked the car if a child was in the rear the only way to get the child out would be to break a window and then entry through the broken window as well as exit. The included metal key would not open the door and no access to the trunk or under the hood.
fuel smell Cannot make a service appt until June 2026 - at the earliest
Seatbelt disengage on its own. I noticed my seatbelt disengaged the other day while I was in a drive thru. I was not driving at the moment I was waiting in the line. I know the seatbelt had been latched prior to it unlatching. I mentioned it to my husband and he said the same thing recently happened to him.
Similar to the GV80 issue, when the vehicle decelerates from 80 to 70 there is a loud whining noise coming from the vehicle.
PROBLEM: It has happened multiple times (about 20-25 times since the purchase of the vehicle in November 2022), always while having the engine running from a stop (variable stop length); when pressing the gas pedal to re-initiate the running, the car doesn't respond to the pressure on the gas pedal for 1-2 seconds and…
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 1,688 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 20% least complained about).
On average one model year of the G90 has 7 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 5, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Genesis has become aware that some vehicles may exhibit an inability to perform Over-The-Air (OTA)…
Genesis has become aware that some vehicles may exhibit an inability to perform Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates due to an internal logic error that prevents the updates from being completed properly.
- Some Genesis G90 (RS4) vehicles equipped with the power door system (PDS) may produce a clunking noise…
Some Genesis G90 (RS4) vehicles equipped with the power door system (PDS) may produce a clunking noise when the power door is manually opened or closed. This bulletin provides instructions to remove the PDS from the…
- Certain GV60 (JW1 EV) and G90 (RS4) vehicles may exhibit an inability to perform Over the Air (OTA)…
Certain GV60 (JW1 EV) and G90 (RS4) vehicles may exhibit an inability to perform Over the Air (OTA) software updates due to an internal logic error that prevents the updates from being completed properly. This bulletin…
- Certain GV60 (JW1 EV) and G90 (RS4) vehicles may exhibit an inability to perform Over the Air…
Certain GV60 (JW1 EV) and G90 (RS4) vehicles may exhibit an inability to perform Over the Air (OTA)software updates due to an internal logic error that prevents the updates from being completed properly.
- Some Genesis vehicles (listed below) equipped with Lambda-III 3.5T-GDI engines may exhibit reduced heater…
Some Genesis vehicles (listed below) equipped with Lambda-III 3.5T-GDI engines may exhibit reduced heater performance due to engine coolant deposits clogging the heater core. This bulletin provides instructions to…
- 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 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 (CCS) functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon's communication network…
- 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 (CCS) functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. Follow…
- 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…
- 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…
NHTSA lists 46 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Genesis G90?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, seat belts, electrical system. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (20%), knocking, grinding or other noise (20%), seat belts (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Genesis G90?
NHTSA lists 46 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 2023 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.
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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.