2017 Genesis G90 problems & reliability
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Genesis G90, alongside 3 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (2 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2017 Genesis G90 vehicles were involved in 1 fatal crash with 0 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 17% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 17% |
| Unknown OR Other | 4 | 17% |
| Power Train | 3 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 13% |
| Steering | 2 | 8% |
| Wheels | 2 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 13 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“November 2, 2025 at 12:19 PM, I received a call from the owner, Jose, who accused me of “assault” against his employee Toni—despite the fact that I have never been physically near Toni. I’ve only been calling to follow up on the unresolved safety issues: no fluids, bad brakes (which they claimed to have repaired), and…”
Wheels · filed Dec 9, 2025
“* Recall Campaign Number : [018G, 019G] I. Statement of Complaint This complaint concerns a failure in a critical safety-related component that was previously addressed under a mandatory manufacturer recall, and the subsequent refusal by the authorized dealership to provide a second no-charge repair for the same…”
Engine · filed Oct 7, 2025
“The contact owns a 2017 Genesis G90. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The driver immediately pulled over. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that four crankshaft position sensors and the valve cover gasket…”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Aug 21, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
80 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Genesis G90. The 10 most recent:
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.…
DTN DL · Other · issued Apr 10, 2026
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…
DTN DCS · Other · issued Apr 10, 2026
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…
25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 6, 2025
Certain Genesis vehicles may experience an inoperable horn from moisture or carbonization at the contact point. This bulletin provides a guide to inspect and replace the horns.
25-GI-009G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 29, 2025
Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon's communication network. If you are…
25-01-024H EM · Service Campaign · issued Apr 7, 2025
Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. Follow the procedure…
25-01-024H TSB · Service Campaign · issued Mar 18, 2025
Certain 2017 model year Genesis G80 and 2017 model year Genesis G90 vehicles may experience various Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) related to the Airbag Control Unit (ACU), which may cause the airbag warning light to…
25-BE-001G OL · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Feb 6, 2025
Certain 2017MY G90 (HI) and 2017MY G80 (DH) vehicles may experience various Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) related to the Airbag Control Unit (ACU). The associated DTC covered by the TSB are listed on page 3 of this…
25-BE-001HG TSB · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jan 17, 2025
Certain 2017MY G90 (HI) and 2017MY G80 (DH) vehicles may experience various Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) related to and stored in the Airbag Control Unit (ACU). Genesis is extending warranty coverage for the airbag…
25-BE-001G RBP · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jan 9, 2025
Certain 2017MY G90 (HI) and 2017MY G80 (DH) vehicles may experience various Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) related to the Airbag Control Unit (ACU). The associated DTC covered by the TSB are listed on page 4 of this…
25-BE-001G TSB · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Jan 9, 2025
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2017 Genesis G90 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2017 Genesis G90?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
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