2022 Genesis G70 AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Compact CarsAll-Wheel Drive
City
20
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
23
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
20
Hwy
28
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
17
Hwy
25
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $4,100/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,550

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
385 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.3L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,928/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,885/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,536/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,697/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,949/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,941/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,646/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,012/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,901/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 23 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
26
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems26 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 26 owner complaints for the 2022 Genesis G70 AWD. Top reported issues include fuel system, lighting and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Fuel System
8
Lighting
8
Engine
7
Electrical System
4
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
3
Power Train
1
Speed Control
1

2022 Genesis G70 AWD problems by category: Fuel System: 8 complaints, Lighting: 8 complaints, Engine: 7 complaints, Electrical System: 4 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
2
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Speed ControlFiled: 12/14/2025ODI#11704985
I experience a lack of power issue when driving the vehicle and attempting to accelerate past 40-60 mph. I will floor the accelerator and the car still stalls and will not accelerate. This has been te…
LightingFiled: 09/04/2025ODI#11685022
The contact owns a 2022 Genesis G70. The contact stated that there was condensation inside the passenger’s side headlight assembly after washing the vehicle. The contact stated there was a crack forme…
Fuel SystemFiled: 10/04/2024ODI#11618004
After speaking to the Genesis dealerships closest to my residence, it was made aware to me that the recall part in question, the High-Pressure Fuel Pump, will not be able to be repaired in a timely ma…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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