2023 Genesis GV80 owner complaints
43 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Problems by component
Forward Collision Avoidance4 Recent complaints
October 22, 2026Electrical System
The vehicle's horn has failed 3 times and has been replaced twice. We have opened an incident with Genesis of America to escalate this concern.
October 19, 2026Electrical SystemExterior LightingForward Collision AvoidanceFire
Description of Safety Defect & Incident Sequence Severe moisture intrusion inside the driver-side headlight assembly triggered a sudden cascade of critical safety sensor failures while driving, followed by an active electrical short, component melting, and smoke (fire hazard) after the vehicle was shut off. While driving, a dangerous cascade of electrical and safety sensor failures suddenly occurred. Multiple critical dashboard warning alerts triggered simultaneously, including: Turn Signal Out, Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Warning, Forward Collision Warning, and Speed Control. Upon parking and exiting the vehicle, the driver-side headlight housing was found
October 2, 2026Back Over PreventionCrash
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). Sensors function normally at all other times; this was an intermittent non-activation. Rear dashcam with cabin audio documents the backup with no sensor tones before impact. No injuries.
September 24, 2026Exterior LightingLane DepartureForward Collision Avoidance
The headlight assemblies on both the right and left side have water pooling which severely dims nighttime visibility and creates an immediate risk of total headlight failure while driving at highway speeds. The Forward Collision Avoidance safety sensors have begun flashing or malfunctioning due to the excessive moisture.
September 21, 2026Fuel/Propulsion System
The vehicle experienced a failure of the High Pressure Fuel Crossover Pipe, a safety defect subject to NHTSA Recall 26V-229 (Manufacturer Campaign 033G). While operating the vehicle over 200 miles from home, a strong odor of raw fuel was detected inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was immediately parked at an authorized Genesis dealership due to the risk of pressurized fuel leaking onto hot engine components and igniting an engine compartment fire. The dealership confirmed the defect and performed the recall service, completing and invoicing the repair order on August 5, 2026. However, the manufacturer failed to fulfill its statutory duty to provide a remedy without charge and withi