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2025 Genesis GV80 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 26 complaints on file for the 2025 Genesis GV80 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

26

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

8

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other GV80 years?

GV80 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted94 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 94 complaints2022: 69 complaints2023: 49 complaints2024: 26 complaints2025: 26 complaints2026: 6 complaints
GV80 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Genesis GV80 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance935%
Electrical System415%
Speed Control312%
Seats28%
Fuel System28%
Body & Structure28%
Engine14%
Steering14%
Tires & Wheels14%
Other14%

Does the 2025 Genesis GV80 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V229000Fuel SystemApril 10, 2026 · 94,760 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain Genesis 2022-2026 GV70, 2023-2025 G90, 2021-2025 G80, and GV80 vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.

Consequence

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk mailed June 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Genesis' number for this recall is 033G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 11, 2026.

26V019000Electrical SystemJanuary 16, 2026 · 83,877 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain Genesis 2025-2026 G80, GV80, 2026 G80 "Electrified," GV60, GV70 "Electrified" and GV70 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Consequence

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

Remedy

Owners are advised to disable the high definition (HD) radio feature until the recall remedy has been performed. The audio video navigation software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or inspected and updated by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's number for this recall is 031G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 17, 2026.

24V584000Driver AssistanceAugust 7, 2024 · 1,488 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain Genesis 2024-2025 GV60 hybrid and 2025 GV80 vehicles. The rearview camera display may shut off when the vehicle is driven in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2024. Owners may contact Genesis Customer service at 1-844-340-9741. Hyundai's number for this recall is 024G.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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. The Forward…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · December 23, 2024 · crash

“Had Recall 031G completed on 01/20/2026. Bluetooth continues to glitch and infotainment system continues to restart and go black while driving leaving driver without key information to operate vehicle posing a crash risk”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 6, 2026

“The contact owns a 2025 Genesis GV80. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the cruise control activated, the cruise control erroneously deactivated, causing the vehicle to suddenly decelerate. The vehicle was taken the local dealer who was unable to confirm that a failure had…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · June 29, 2025

“Twice my 4 year old grandson has had the foldable seats begin to fold while he was sitting in the chair. Once, while in his car seat and once while the car was parked in the garage while he sat in the rear seat. Both times were accidental. The first time he accidentally pushed the button reaching…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · March 6, 2026

“ I exited the car, the car door was shutting, however, not all the way shut. My thumb was between the door and the body of the car at which point the soft close feature engaged, shutting my thumb in the door all the way and squeezing shut. No warning signals. Finger is badly bruised and swollen. No…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · October 7, 2025

2025 Genesis GV80 — common questions

Is the 2025 Genesis GV80 reliable?

The record is thin — 26 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2025 GV80 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (9 complaints), electrical system (4 complaints), speed control (3 complaints).

Does the 2025 Genesis GV80 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Genesis GV80. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Genesis GV80 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the GV80 years to avoid are 2021, 2022, 2023. The cleanest record among GV80 years belongs to 2020.

How safe is the 2025 Genesis GV80?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Genesis GV80 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.