Genesis GV80 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 189 owner complaints and 9 recalls on file for the Genesis GV80 (2020–2026). The 2021 GV80 has the most serious complaints, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion.

Complaints
189
Recalls
9
Model years
7
Worst year
2021

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Genesis GV80 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Genesis GV80 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2021 Genesis GV80 — 61 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  2. 2022 Genesis GV80 — 45 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  3. 2023 Genesis GV80 — 41 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2020 (0 complaints).

Every Genesis GV80 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 GV8071011Engine
2025 GV80182043Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2024 GV80170012Engine
2023 GV80411004Electrical System
2022 GV80452014Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2021 GV80615135Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2020 GV8000001—

Most common Genesis GV80 problem areas (all years)

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    46 complaints
  • Electrical System
    45 complaints
  • Engine
    34 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    33 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    19 complaints
  • Lighting
    18 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    14 complaints
  • Brakes
    10 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    10 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    10 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Genesis GV80 received by NHTSA each month.

Genesis GV80 recalls

  • Recall 26V229000Apr 10, 202694,760 vehiclesModel years 2021–2025

    Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 26V019000Jan 16, 202683,877 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026

    Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or fuel gauge, increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V105000Feb 19, 202532,594 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V584000Aug 7, 20241,488 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V282000Apr 19, 202431,440 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V630000Sep 11, 202319,272 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V094000Feb 16, 202365,517 vehiclesModel years 2020–2023

    Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

  • Recall 21V796000Oct 13, 2021978 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

  • Recall 21V208000Mar 24, 2021147 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Other Genesis models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology