Genesis G90
10 model years from 2017 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2017–2026
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 20–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 10 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2017 (26)
- Fewest problems
- 2020
- Interest
- 6,334 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 G90 in brief
The 2026 Genesis G90 is a large car offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 208 inches long and 59 inches wide on a 125-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,859 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway), 19% worse than the 2026 large car average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file.
The Genesis G90 has 10 model years in our data, from 2017 to 2026.
Its most efficient year was 2026 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 20 to 21 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (19), engine (14), unknown or other (11).
Buying used? 2020 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2023 is the year to avoid.
2023 has the most recalls (6); all years together count 10 campaigns and 70 owner complaints.
How the 2017 G90 compares
The 2017 Genesis G90 is a large car offered with 2 engines (3.3L 6-cyl turbo and 5.0L 8-cyl) and all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 206 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 125-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,793 lb (3.3t 4dr Sedan AWD).
About the Genesis G90
The Genesis G90 is a full-size car manufactured since 2015 by the South Korean company Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai Motor Company. It is the flagship model of the Genesis lineup. A four-door sedan, the G90 is the successor of the Hyundai Equus and was known as the Genesis EQ900 in South Korea from 2015 to 2019.
From the Wikipedia article "Genesis G90", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 G90 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 21 MPG combined, 19% below the 2026 large car average of 25.9 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2020 G90
3 owner complaints · 1 recall · 1 crash report
Year to avoid2023 G90
5 owner complaints · 6 recalls · 1 crash report
Most reported: Fuel/Propulsion System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 8 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
G90 changes by model year
- 2023
- New body dimensions: 2.8 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
- New hybrid version
- Engine added: 3.5L 6-cyl turbo
- Engines dropped: 3.3L 6-cyl turbo and 5.0L 8-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 10 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 207.9 in | 4,859 lb | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 207.9 in | 4,859 lb | Not rated | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 207.9 in | 4,859 lb | Not rated | 4 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 207.9 in | 4,859 lb | Not rated | 6 | 5 |
| 2022 | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo, 5.0L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 205.1 in | 4,815 lb | Not rated | 2 | 4 |
| 2021 | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo, 5.0L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 205.1 in | 4,815 lb | Not rated | 1 | 5 |
| 2020 | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo, 5.0L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 205.5 in | 4,815 lb | Not rated | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo, 5.0L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 205.5 in | 4,793 lb | Not rated | 2 | 6 |
| 2018 | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo, 5.0L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 205.5 in | 4,793 lb | Not rated | 4 | 16 |
| 2017 | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo, 5.0L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 205.5 in | 4,793 lb | Not rated | 3 | 26 |
Alternatives to the 2026 G90
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW 5 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 BMW 7 Series | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus LS | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Porsche Panamera | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Lexus ES | 46 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Audi A8 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
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 →



