AI DamageGenesis GV80: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Genesis GV80 across 8 model years: 184 owner complaints and 102 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 18% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 17% of all complaints
- 4 Forward collision avoidance 14% of all complaints
- 5 Exterior lighting 10% of all complaints
- 6 Vehicle speed control 7% of all complaints
- 7 Lane departure 7% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel system 7% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 46 complaints (25% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 85.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 33 complaints (18% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Engine: 31 complaints (17% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 25.
- Forward collision avoidance: 25 complaints (14% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
- Exterior lighting: 19 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 16.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.5 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl 2021–2027
- 3.5 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl 2021–2027
- 3.5 L · hybrid · turbo · 6 cyl 2025–2027
- automatic, 8-speed 2021–2027
Drive: AWD, RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 184 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 46 | 1 | 85 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 33 | 2 | 3 |
| Engine | 31 | 0 | 25 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 25 | 4 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 19 | 0 | 16 |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 12 | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel system | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| Seats | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 10 | 1 | 21 |
| Powertrain | 9 | 0 | 53 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 6 | 1 | 7 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While slowly backing into a parking space in an underground hotel garage, the rear parking sensors never activated — no audible warning at any point — and the vehicle's left-rear corner struck a concrete wall corner, cracking the taillight and damaging the bumper/quarter panel (~$3,000 repair).
On June 30, 2026 at approximately 1:13 PM EDT, my wife was maneuvering with the transmission in Drive to park our vehicle in the lot of our home. While in Drive, the driver's seat unexpectedly moved backward on its own, consistent with the vehicle's "Easy Access" seat memory feature activating.
I was driving a 2025 Genesis GV80 loaner vehicle at approximately 65-70mph when I began to hear a loud noise and feel shaking consistent with a tire issue. A tire pressure warning appeared on the dashboard. I immediately slowed down and attempted to safely move to the shoulder of the road.
The Forward Collision Warning in my GV80 activated unnecessarily, which resulted in the car to break without need / warning, this resulted in the GV80 being hit from behind, the GV80 was pushed forward into another vehicle. The vehicle is unsafe for driving and has remained parked.
As I was exiting a driveway onto a 4 lane highway(2 lanes, divider, 2 lanes) I was attempting to enter into the nearest lane when my car completely pulled the wheel into the outer lane where an oncoming vehicle was and there was impact deploying airbags. I did not have the driving assist engaged.
Suddenly my vehicle lost power and I hit a parked car . The right front corner was damaged. The driver side airbags, deployed the passenger side air bags did not deploy automatic break did not work. The safety warning did not go off .
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Some GV70 (JK1, JK1A), GV80 (JX1) and G80 (RG3) vehicles may have a hum or whine noise condition from the…
- Your vehicle may exhibit battery drain due to the Central Control Panel (CCP) not entering sleep mode
- Some Genesis vehicles (listed below) equipped with Lambda-III 3.5T-GDI engines may exhibit reduced heater…
- This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in…
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and…
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding…
- Certain GV70 (JK1, JK1A), GV80 (JX1) and GV80 Coupe (JX1) vehicles may exhibit a loose windshield glass…
- Certain GV70 (JK1, JK1A), GV80 (JX1), and GV80 Coupe (JX1) vehicles may exhibit a loose windshield glass…
- Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Connected Car…
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Connected Car…
- Some 2020MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and…
Repair videos
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Other models of this make
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.