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2021 Genesis G70

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 G70.

The 2021 Genesis G70 requires 6.0 quarts of engine oil within viscosity grades of 0W-30, 5W-30, or 5W-40 for proper maintenance. This model year recorded 6 total owner complaints spanning Electrical System, Engine, and Fuel/Propulsion System categories, alongside 4 associated recalls—positioning it within a broader complaint trajectory that declined sharply from 59 issues in 2019 to just 1 by 2025. This downward trend suggests a clear trajectory of improving owner satisfaction across the model range.

Model year20262025202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 / 5W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque80.0-94.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Refer to the appropriate service information for options and battery usage. battery, OE oil filter 263203LTA0. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI Refer to the appropriate service information for options and battery usage.OEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size225/45R18/XL 95WOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter263203LTA0
Spark plug1885209070 alt 1885709085
Battery371102W810
Front wiper blades98350G8000 alt 98360G8000
Serpentine belt252123LTA0
Thermostat256403L100 alt 255003L200

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.9 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height55.1 in
Wheelbase111.8 in
Curb weight3688 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the G70 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.4–7.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.40 sec — 2019 3.3T Sport Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20202.0T Prestige Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.40 sec14.90 sec252 hpRWD
20223.3T Standard Sedan 3.3L Twin-Turbo V64.50 sec13.10 sec365 hpAWD
20223.3T Sport Prestige Sedan 3.3L Twin-Turbo V64.60 sec13.10 sec365 hpRWD
20223.3T Sport Prestige Sedan 3.3L Twin-Turbo V64.60 sec12.70 sec365 hpRWD
20223.3T Standard Sedan 3.3L Twin-Turbo V64.90 sec13.40 sec365 hpAWD
20193.3T Sport Sedan 3.3L Twin-Turbo V64.40 sec13.00 sec365 hpRWD
20193.3T Advanced Sedan 3.3L Twin-Turbo V64.50 sec13.00 sec365 hpRWD
20193.3T Advanced Sedan 3.3L Twin-Turbo V64.70 sec13.20 sec365 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 engine oil, 75W-85 · Synthetic in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 80.0-94.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25-33 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.7 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.7 qt
Differential Gear Oil75W-85
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · Synthetic
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity7.8 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts311.0-318.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25-33 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25-33 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15.0-17.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFront: 32-; Rear: 29-
Differential drain Plug36-51 ft-lbs
Differential Fill PlugFront: 32-; Rear: 29-
Differential drain Plug36-51 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts80.0-94.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerGenesis
Spark Plug Gap0.031-0.035 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0-18.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerGenesis
Spark Plug Gap0.031-0.035 in
Spark Plug Torque14.5-21.7 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.20-1.31 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity3.21-3.91 oz

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure MaximumHigh Pressure Fuel Line: 2,900 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque17
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque17
ABS Sensor Torque6.3
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.070
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 17; Rear: 17
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0002"
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0014; Rear: .0019

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M6 Bolts38 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
151.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 96.0 inch lbs.51 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 42,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Air Intake System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
At 12,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 12,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Clutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 36,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 42,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2021 Genesis G70 sits at a notable inflection point in the generation's federal record: complaints plummeted to just six — down from 59 in the 2019 launch year and 12 in 2020 — yet recalls ticked up to four, the highest count since 2019's five. Technical service bulletins continued their steady decline to 44 from a peak of 57, and the single investigation open in each of the three prior years persisted into 2021 before disappearing entirely in 2022. The complaint mix for 2021 is sparse and diverse, with one report each spanning electrical/engine/fuel systems, unknown categories, and a service-brake/engine combination; the data does not specify root causes for any of these. A single crash complaint and a single fire complaint appear in the 2021 file, but with only six total complaints the statistical weight is minimal. The subsequent 2022 spike to 27 complaints suggests a possible reporting lag or emerging pattern rather than a 2021-specific defect cluster. For a used buyer, 2021 presents a low-complaint, moderate-recall profile that compares favorably to the turbulent launch year and the 2022 uptick, making it a relatively strong vintage provided all four recalls have been remedied.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
44
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
6
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 6 complaints on record, top 6 components.

Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Unknown Or Other1
Unknown Or Other,Engine1
Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes,Engine1
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V161000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModuleReported 10/03/2021

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit. Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge…

20V569000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 21/09/2020

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Genesis G70 vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI engines. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly… Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the fuel pump assembly jet nozzle, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 44 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26-BE-016G TSB2026-06-01Back Over PreventionSome G70 (IK) vehicles may exhibit a false notification from the front Parking Distance…
26-EE-003G TSB2026-04-17Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the…
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
Z02G OL2026-04-07Electrical SystemCertain 2019 – 2022 model year Genesis G70 vehicles may experience an inoperative blower…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 G70 take?

6.0 qt of Oil Must Meet ACEA C2: All Temperatures: 0W-30, 5W-30 and 5W-40; Below 19°: 20W-50; Below 10°: 15W-40; Below 0°: 10W-30, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 G70 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.