Genesis G90 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Genesis G90 model year (20172026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

10
Years Tracked
12
Total Recalls
46
Total Complaints
3
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Genesis G90 Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2017

1 recall · 18 complaints

3 reported injuries

Top issue: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Problem score: 27

#2 WORST
2018

2 recalls · 12 complaints

Top issue: ENGINE

Problem score: 18

#3 WORST
2023

3 recalls · 3 complaints

Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Problem score: 12

Best Genesis G90 Years to Buy

#1 BEST
2022

0 recalls · 1 complaint

Main area: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE:PEDESTRIAN/CYCLIST/OBJECT/OBSTACLE/ RECOGNITION

Problem score: 1

#2 BEST
2021

0 recalls · 2 complaints

Main area: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Problem score: 2

#3 BEST
2026

1 recall · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 3

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Genesis G90 — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsProblem ScoreVerdict
202610
3
Good
202523
9
Good
202423
9
Good
202333
12
Caution
202201
1
Excellent
202102
2
Excellent
202000
0
Excellent
201914
7
Good
2018212
18
Avoid
20171183
27
Avoid

All 10 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.

Genesis G90 Shopping Guide by Era

2018–Present

Best: 2020

Recent G90 models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2020 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.

2013–2017

Best: 2017

Mid-decade G90 units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year G90 should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2017 Genesis G90 if possible. It has 1 recall, 18 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 27 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year G90 to buy?+

The 2022 Genesis G90 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 1. It has only 0 recalls and 1 complaint on record with NHTSA.

Which G90 has the fewest problems?+

The 2022, 2021, 2026 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

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