2017 Hyundai Genesis G90  RealSafeCars90Safety Rating

#3 of 2017 Sedan/Hatchback/Wagons

#15 of all 2017 vehicles


The Genesis G90, introduced by Hyundai in 2017, is a large sedan with seating up to 5. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it bypasses mud and snow with ease. Strong on technology, it has offered Android Auto since 2020 and Apple CarPlay since 2019. The Hyundai Genesis G90 has exceptional horsepower for its class, packing substantial oomph. Hyundai offers a 5-year, 60,000-mile basic warranty, and a 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.


The 2017 Hyundai Genesis G90 is safe compared to all vehicles.

Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2017 Hyundai Genesis G90 has a score of 90, implying a 0.029% chance of driver death (2.6% chance of injury).

We estimate that the 2017 Hyundai Genesis G90 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0293% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 3.3448%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0293% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 3.3448% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2017 Hyundai Genesis G90 is 37% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2017 Hyundai Genesis G90 is 42% less likely to result in a fatal accident.


But it is about as safe as many comparable models.

9878Maserati GhibliHyundai Genesis G90BMW X5Comparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2017 Hyundai Genesis G90 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 78 to 98. The 2017 Hyundai Genesis G90 is safer than the 2017 Maserati Ghibli and less safe than the 2017 BMW X5.

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