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2018 Genesis G90 Engine problems

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2018 Genesis G90's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 25% of all its complaints, most recently on July 22, 2024. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
4
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine recalls for the 2018 Genesis G90

Engine and engine cooling: turbo / supercharger

24V19100028,439 vehicles affected

The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Genesis G80, 2017-2022 G90, and 2019-2022 G70 vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter V6 turbocharged engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe may deteriorate and leak oil.
The risk
An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 019G. This recall expands and replaces recall number 19V-538. Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-538 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Engine and engine cooling: manifold / header / muffler / tail pipe

19V5380008,059 vehicles affected

The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 and 2017-2018 Genesis G90 vehicles equipped with 3.3 liter turbocharged engines. The turbocharger oil supply pipe may have a loose seal, causing oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold.
The risk
Oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 003G.

Engine complaints

Electrical systemEngine & cooling

vehicle went dead. replaced the battery. Started after replacement but went dead a few days later. Towed to dublin CA genesis. Diagnosed as water corrosion to wiring harness. vehicle has less than 22000 miles, other than car washes and normal winter driving in CA. Genesis does have a recall for water intrusion NHTSA ID# 24v107000. I believe my issue is related to this recall but the dealership doesnt think so.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11603743
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 genesis g90. The contact stated when stopped at a traffic light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated for a few seconds before accelerating. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer towne hyundai (3170 nj-10, denville, nj 07834) however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure or retrieve a fault code. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,677.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11390674
Engine & cooling

My car has been recalled pursuant to nhtsa recall number 19v-538. Despite making four separate attempts, I have been unable to get genesis to perform the recall. The dealership from which I purchased the car has gone out of business. I have contacted the manufacturer twice, but despite promises, they have been unable to perform the necessary repair.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11299612
Transmission & drivetrainEngine & coolingFuel system

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Filed Incident Power train · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11096777

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