Genesis G90 VIN Number Check

Enter a Genesis G90 VIN for a free NHTSA vPIC decode: build details, the generation it belongs to and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. Owner reports follow below.

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Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

Genesis G90

About the Genesis G90

Genesis has sold the G90 in the US since the 2017 model year, and there have been two generations. The Gen 1 came first (2017–2021), and the RS4 took over for 2021–2026. Across those years NHTSA lists 10 vehicle recall campaigns and 69 owner complaints. Complaints pile up on the Gen 1. Its 2017 and 2018 model years alone account for 41 of them, with owners bringing up engine and cooling most often and the electrical system after that. EPA rates the Gen 1 at 18–20 mpg combined, while the RS4, whose lineup includes hybrid versions, gets 18–21 mpg. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2017–2026

GenerationsGen 1 · RS4

NHTSA recall campaigns10

Owner complaints69 at NHTSA

Genesis G90 photographed at a US vehicle auction — Auction lot photo, for illustration

Generations

Genesis G90 generations

Two generations since the 2017 model year. The Gen 1 (2017–2021) has the most owner complaints, the RS4 (2021–2026) the most recall campaigns (7).

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RS4

2021–20262nd generation

Photo: Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

201720202025

2021–2026· Generation 2 of 2

RS4 · 2nd generation

EPA classLarge Cars

EPA combined mpg18–21

NHTSA recalls7

Engines (EPA)

3.3 L 6-cyl (turbo) · 2021–2022
5.0 L 8-cyl · 2021–2022
3.5 L 6-cyl (turbo) · 2023–2026
3.5 L 6-cyl (turbo, supercharged, mild hybrid) · 2023–2026

Drive & transmission (EPA)

AWD/4WD, RWD
automatic (2021–2026)

Known issues to check

Forward collision avoidance (6)Electrical system (5)Fuel system (3)2 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 19 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · RS4KMTF54PH?MU······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2021 Genesis G90 5.0 Ultimate, built in Ulsan, South Korea

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NHTSA campaign data

Which G90 model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 10 campaigns on file for G90 model years 2017–2026, and the 2023 shows up in more of them than any other year (6), ahead of the 2018 (4). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

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What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Transport Canada recalls for these model years were checked against this list; each one matches an NHTSA campaign shown here. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Genesis G90 owners report

NHTSA data

Between them, the 2017 and 2018 hold 41 of the 69 complaints, or 59%. Tap any bar or generation.

69NHTSA complaints, 2017–2026

7mention a crash

0mention a fire

2injuries reported

Owner complaints by model yearRS4: 19 complaints · most for the 2021 (5)

Top complaint areas · RS4

Mentions in 19 complaints, 2021–2026.

Forward collision avoidance6

Electrical system5

Fuel system3

Engine and cooling3

Seat belts2

Tires1

Crashes 2Fires 0Injuries 0

2021–2026 (RS4)

NHTSA data summary

Forward collision avoidance leads the RS4 list with 6 mentions, yet no earlier G90 generation has it among its six most-mentioned areas. Its first model year, the 2021, drew more complaints than any other (5 of 19).

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner complaints · by model year

G90 complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Hybrid G90 versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

69complaints, 2017–2026

7mention a crash

0mention a fire

2injuries reported

Most complaints: 2017 (25), 2018 (16), 2019 (6)

2017 · 25 complaints

Crashes 3 · fires 0 · injuries 2

Electrical system5

Engine5

Engine and engine cooling5

Unknown or other4

Power train3

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

G90 CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 32 G90 versions for model years 2017–2026 (gas and hybrid). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 426 g/mi (2026). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

Gen 12017–2020

18–20 mpg · CO₂ 446–500 g/mi

RS42021–2026

18–21 mpg · CO₂ 426–488 g/mi

Model year2025

21combined MPG

426CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)

$3,900EPA yearly fuel cost

4/10Smog rating

1 = worst · 10 = cleanest

4/10Greenhouse gas rating

California LEV-III ULEV70 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 70Emission standard

Cleanest gas version of 2025: AWD · Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo — 21 MPG · 426 g/mi

Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year

GasHybrid

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

G90 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs BMW 7 Series

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2017–2021. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the G90, against 41 for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 16 for the BMW 7 Series. Pick a range to compare.

Genesis G90RS4

Model years 2021–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 7
NHTSA owner complaints: 19
EPA combined mpg: 18–21
Engines (EPA): 6-cyl 3.3, 3.5 L · 8-cyl 5.0 L
Also listed: turbo, supercharged, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Forward collision avoidance 6
Electrical system 5
Fuel system 3

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model years 2021–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 28
NHTSA owner complaints: 97
EPA combined mpg: 14–24
Engines (EPA): 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 4.0 L · 12-cyl 6.0 L
Also listed: turbo, mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid, supercharged
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Forward collision avoidance 31
Electrical system 26
Engine and cooling 17

BMW 7 Series

Model years 2021–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 24
NHTSA owner complaints: 42
EPA combined mpg: 16–28
Engines (EPA): 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 4.4 L · 12-cyl 6.6 L
Also listed: turbo, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Brakes 19
Electronic stability control 10
Electrical system 7

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Genesis G90 VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a G90

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Dark blue Genesis G90 (second generation) sedan, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

The G90 flagship sedan carries its VIN on the lower driver's windshield plate, the door jamb sticker, inside the trunk lid, and in the engine bay. Five identifier locations make cross-referencing straightforward. The RS4 generation starts with the 2021 model year; the VIN’s 10th character (M for 2021) shows which side of that line a car falls on.

Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge

The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.

FAQ

Common Genesis G90 VIN questions

Which Genesis G90 model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2017 leads with 25, ahead of the 2018 (16) and 2019 (6). Those first two alone make up 59% of the 69 G90 complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Genesis G90 had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 10 vehicle campaigns for model years 2017–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns. By generation, RS4 leads with 7. Then come the Gen 1 (4), and a campaign can span two generations.

Which Genesis G90 recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 19V-538, 24V-107, 24V-191 and 26V-229. Park-outside advisories came with 24V-107. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

Which G90 generation am I looking at?

By US model year, the Gen 1 is 2017–2021 and the RS4 2021–2026. Read the year off the VIN’s 10th character (M is 2021).

What fuel economy does the Genesis G90 get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2021–2026 RS4 at 18–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive, up from 18–20 mpg for the 2017–2021 Gen 1 (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Genesis G90 compare with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series on recalls?

For 2021–2026 models the G90 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 28, the BMW 7 Series 24. Complaints run 19, 97 and 42 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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