Hyundai Genesis vs Volvo C70

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Hyundai Genesis

Total complaints: 1,235
Avg per model year: 138
Recall campaigns (all years): 10
Most complained year: 2015 (289)

Top problems: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Engine

Volvo C70

Total complaints: 94
Avg per model year: 13
Recall campaigns (all years): 8
Most complained year: 2000 (26)

Top problems: Structure, Electrical System, Unknown / Other

Complaints by model year

Year	Hyundai Genesis	Volvo C70
2013	126	11
2012	259	23
2011	121	12
2010	88	4
2009	234	10

Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.