2019 Genesis G70 Powertrain & Transmission Problems

UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AT STARTUP - POTENTIAL CLUTCH DEFECT On January 17, 2026, at approximately 1:59 PM, I started my 2019 Genesis G70 (manual transmission) while parked in my garage. The vehicle was in Neutral with the parking brake engaged. I depressed the clutch pedal fully before pressing the start button, with no foot on the accelerator. Immediately upon starting, the vehicle lurched backward at significant speed without any driver input to accelerator, gear shift, or parking brake release. I attempted to stop the motion by pressing the brake pedal firmly but the vehicle continued moving. The vehicle struck the garage door frame (bending the driver's door backward), nearly pinning my [XXX] son between the door and garage structure. The car continued across my driveway, struck my neighbor's parked Lexus RX 350, then crashed into the neighbor's garage door and siding. RELEVANT PRIOR HISTORY: - February 7, 2025: Genesis authorized clutch/transmission repair at Rick Case Genesis dealership - February 27, 2025: Dealership stated car was ready, but upon arrival, technician could not release vehicle because it would "not shift gears" or "move" - March 5, 2025: Vehicle released; clutch engagement point was unusually high - December 2025: Clutch pedal required full depression to shift reliably - January 2026: Difficulty shifting in cold weather unless car was warmed up POST-INCIDENT OBSERVATIONS: - Clutch engagement point was on the floor (abnormally low) - No dashboard warning lights appeared before or during incident - Backup camera did not activate - EDR data (downloaded by Genesis March 5, 2026) confirms 0% accelerator pedal and 0% engine throttle throughout the event INJURIES: Minor (skin abrasion to my toe). My son was nearly pinned but not injured. PROPERTY DAMAGE: My vehicle (door/frame), neighbor's vehicle, neighbor's garage door and siding. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE: Genesis Case XXX opened. Genesis downloaded EDR INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

5 times in the last 3 months the vehicle stalled while coming to a stop to put in park once, and 4 other times when the vehicle was off and parked, then started. The vehicle immediately began to stall out sounding as if it wasn't getting enough fuel. The last 2 times it stalled when being started, the vehicle remained on once I gave it a little gas by pressing the gas pedal when the stall started. The dealership is aware and performed a software update stating no components needed replaced and to keep an eye on it and a record of when it happens. Although it's believed to be an issue with the fuel pump, this specific one is not listed under the fuel pump recall.

However, the oil pressure light seems to flash on and off when it wants too. After doing an oil change every 3,500k miles, it started to turn on recently. I’ve checked the oil and everything seems to be fine. I’ve seen multiple forums with others having the same defect and since the car is made in Korea, Korea has a recall for the same exact issue.Some people are being turned away from shops because of the location of oil pressure sensor but also cracking the aluminum the sensor sits in or in some the timing cover. Although the sensor only turns off when the car is higher rpm’s and driving, it’s still annoying to deal with when it’s a common defect with genesis but yet not a recall. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Powertrain failed while driving and the car complete shut off in traffic on a busy road. This is the second time this has happened.

MY ENGINE AUTO START/STOP FEATURE. YES ITS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. MY SAFETY AND OTHERS WERE PUT AT RISK BECAUSE THIS AUTO STOP/START FEATURE WILL SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN COMLPETELY AND TEH SYSTEM WILLM AKE YOU DO A FULL RESTART. I'VE HAD SVEERAL EXTREME CLOSE CALLS WHEN i STOPPED AT THE LIGHT AND THIS FEATURE SHUT MY CAR DOWN COMPLETELY AND I WAS ALMOST HIT BECAUSE i WAS STUCK OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. MY CAR IS AT THE SERVICE REPAIR NOW. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS AT ALL, AND UPON LOOKING ONLINE THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL CARS EFFECTED BY THIS AND GENESIS CAN'T SEEM TO PINPOINT AN EXACT PROBLEM. MANY CONSUMERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS AND GENESIS HASN'T RESPONDED QUICKLY ENOUGH GIVEN THE SAFETY ISSUE.

The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G70. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary at the residence, the contact stated that it was difficult to select gear. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able was to restart the vehicle and drove to his destination. Additionally, while driving 25 MPH and depressing on the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle seized and was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was then towed to Genesis of Nashua (140 Daniel Webster Hwy, Nashua, NH 03060: (866) 436-9548) and was diagnosed with needing the transmission to be replaced. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

Since it was new, my 2019 Genesis G70 Twin Turbo with AWD has had occasional long hesitation (it happens every couple of days) when I step on the gas, lasting anywhere from 3 to 10 seconds. It happens from a stop, and also at times when the car is going 5-10 mph. The motor has been fully warmed up when this happens. When you step on the gas, the motor is still running but there is no response, no increase in engine rpm, then after a hesitation of up to 10 seconds, it kicks in with a sudden surge of speed. No warning lights come on. Needless to say, this is very dangerous when attempting to pull out into highway traffic, or simply maneuvering around in parking lots or normal traffic conditions. The danger is not just the failure to move, but also the sudden unpredictable lurch forward when it "catches". I brought it to the dealer several times, but it never hesitates when they have it, and they see nothing wrong. The car was scanned by an independent mechanic and he found no codes or any indication of a problem. I tried shutting off Electronic Stability Control but it didn't help. It happens in all modes, including sport mode. This is a continuous issue. The car currently has 12,505 miles on the odometer.