Genesis G90 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 66 owner complaints on the Genesis G90 from 51 production runs; the worst run has 4, the typical one 1.3.

NHTSA complaint records · 66 complaints · 51 runs · 2017–2025 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported G90 run is KMHG34JA3HU (2017 builds) with 4 complaints, 3.1× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 25% of reports; 2017 is the worst model year at 1.8 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for G90 model years 2017–2026.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Genesis G90 has 51 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 23% of every G90 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Genesis G90 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
KMHG34JA3HU••••••20174——
KMHG34JA4HU••••••20174——
KMHG54JH9HU••••••201731—
KMTFC4SD7PU••••••20232——
KMHG54JH2JU••••••20182——
KMHG34JA8HU••••••20172——
KMHG34JA6JU••••••20182——
KMHG34JA9HU••••••20172——
KMHG34JA9JU••••••20182——
KMHG34JA5HU••••••20172——
KMHG54JHXHU••••••20171——
KMHG54JH6HU••••••201711—
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 39 G90 runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 20 G90 VINs so far, most often 2019, 2025, 2023 builds.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Genesis G90 the gap between build years is 1.8×: a 2017 car draws 1.8 complaints per run, a 2019 one 1.

FIG.02·Genesis G90 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
2024133—
20231.3541
2022144—
20211551
20201331
2019166—
20181.315121
20171.824133
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2017 at 1.8 complaints per run; lightest is 2019 at 1. The 2024 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 25% of everything Genesis G90 owners report: Electrical System, 18 of 66 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Genesis G90 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Electrical System182—
Engine14——
Unknown Or Other102—
Fuel/propulsion System8——
Power Train6——
Steering61—
Forward Collision Avoidance62—
Engine And Engine Cooling5——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 10 recall campaigns on the Genesis G90; the 6 below cover build years 2017 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Genesis G90 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
24V191000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger2017–2022
25V833000Electrical System:adas2023–2026
26V218000Seat Belts:front:anchorage2023–2026
25V474000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel2023–2025
26V229000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings2023–2025
24V107000Electrical System:starter Assembly:solenoid2017–2019
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

24V191000 was opened in 2024 on cars built from 2017: 7 years on the road before the recall.

The G90 against its rivals

The G90 draws 1.3 complaints per production run; the Dodge Charger 4.6, the Porsche Panamera 1.4 and the Maserati Quattroporte 1.3. That is the lowest rate of the 4.

FIG.05·Genesis G90 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Genesis G9066511.310.6%
Dodge Charger5,2141,1434.64.3%
Porsche Panamera103751.44.9%
Maserati Quattroporte45341.313.3%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 66 reports on the Genesis G90, 10.6% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Genesis G90 — complaint severity
OutcomeGenesis G90All vehicles
Complaints filed661,115,966
Involved a crash7 (10.6%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported258,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 83% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Genesis G90 share of that is 66 complaints over 51 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Genesis G90 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 66 NHTSA complaints from 51 G90 runs and 10 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which G90 production run has the most complaints?

KMHG34JA3HU, a 2017 build, with 4 complaints. The typical G90 run has 1.3.

Which G90 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2017 is heaviest at 1.8 complaints per run and 2019 lightest at 1.

Does the G90 get more complaints than the Dodge Charger?

No: 1.3 complaints per production run for the G90 against 4.6 for the Dodge Charger.

How many G90 complaints involve a crash?

10.6% of 66 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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