Genesis G70
9 model years from 2019 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2019–2027
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 24–25 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2019 (63)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 5,702 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 G70 in brief
The 2026 Genesis G70 is a compact car offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl turbo and 3.3L 6-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,926 lb (4dr Sedan 2.5l).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway), 18% worse than the 2026 compact car average of 29.2 MPG, for an estimated $3,400 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Genesis G70 has 9 model years in our data, from 2019 to 2027.
Its most efficient year was 2023 at 25 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 24 to 25 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (33), fuel/propulsion system (29), electrical system (26).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2019 is the year to avoid.
2019 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 6 campaigns and 143 owner complaints.
How the 2019 G70 compares
The 2019 Genesis G70 is a compact car offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.3L 6-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,673 lb (4dr Sedan 2.0l).
About the Genesis G70
The Genesis G70 is a compact executive car manufactured by the Korean luxury automaker Genesis, a luxury division of Hyundai Motor Group. It is offered as a four-door sedan and, for European markets, as a five-door shooting brake.
From the Wikipedia article "Genesis G70", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 G70 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 24 MPG combined, 18% below the 2026 compact car average of 29.2 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 G70
3 owner complaints · 0 recalls · 1 crash report
Year to avoid2019 G70
63 owner complaints · 5 recalls · 6 crash reports
Most reported: Engine
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
G70 changes by model year
- 2026
- Lightest version 238 lb heavier
- 2025
- Engine added: 3.3L 6-cyl turbo
- 2024
- Engine added: 2.5L 4-cyl turbo
- Engines dropped: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.3L 6-cyl turbo
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 9 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 184.3 in | 3,926 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 184.3 in | 3,926 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 183.9 in | 3,688 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 183.9 in | 3,688 lb | Not rated | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 183.9 in | 3,688 lb | Not rated | 1 | 24 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 183.9 in | 3,688 lb | Not rated | 2 | 32 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 183.9 in | 3,688 lb | Not rated | 4 | 6 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 183.9 in | 3,688 lb | Not rated | 3 | 13 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 183.9 in | 3,673 lb | Not rated | 5 | 63 |
Alternatives to the 2026 G70
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW 3 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus IS | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 | 363 mi | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Audi A3 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Audi A5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Genesis. How we calculate this →



