2023 Genesis GV80: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
37 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
13,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 37 complaints (24.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 4 | 10.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 10.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 8.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 5.4% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 5.4% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Structure:Body | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
Electrical System: 9; Power Train: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Unknown Or Other: 5; Engine: 3; Seat Belts: 3; Structure:Body: 3; Visibility/Wiper: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 32 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 7 |
2022: 2; 2023: 19; 2024: 3; 2025: 6; 2026: 7
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11489360 · 2022-10-15 (October 15, 2022)
The front Windshield has an indentation the size of a golf ball below the seal and above the hood and cracks that extend 12- 18 " beyond the golf ball size indentation. There was no other vehicle, no rock, traveling below the speed limit at 55 on a Friday afternoon on Route 12 from Wimberly, Texas.
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Owner report 11491062 · 2022-10-26 (October 26, 2022)
There is a golf ball size indentation on the black border of the windshield with 6-18-33" cracks extending to the mirror with glass shards covering the dash. There was not other vehicles or rock at the incident. We have a friend who has a 2022 GV 80 and has had three rock hit her windshield to chip and that have caused cracks the entire width of the windshield. The car was purchased on 9/5 with approximately 700 miles.
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Owner report 11501950 · 2023-01-16 (January 16, 2023)
Limited slip differential
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Owner report 11512483 · 2023-03-17 (March 17, 2023)
Seatbelts on driver and front passenger side frequently get stuck and are not able to retract. Seatbelt then unable to restrain passenger. Vehicle taken to dealer for service. This has occurred way more than in any vehicle my family or friends have used.
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Owner report 11521251 · 2023-05-09 (May 9, 2023)
Electronically controlled reae limited slip differential is failing at 6000mi. Normal driving conditions for the life of the vehicle thus far. Four out of five trips in the last 200 miles have shown a warning light on the dashboard with no explanation. Genesis is unable to remotely diagnose or see the issue.
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Owner report 11521254 · 2023-05-09 (May 9, 2023)
Electronic traction control system fails to deliver power correctly when the vehicle is passing over icy ruts. The system incorrectly delivers additional power to wheels that have lost grip causing unpredictable driving behavior, which startles the driver. Even when Snow mode is on, this sytem fails the driver and may risk causing an accident in wintry conditions.
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Owner report 11521263 · 2023-05-09 (May 9, 2023)
The second row passenger seatbelts are difficult to reach because they do not angle high enough for the user to easily latch. While they work well for a normal adult, children have difficulty latching the belt from a booster seat, especially if a Weathertech or similar seat protector are present. Secondly, the middle passenger belt latch is not identical in size to its left and right counterparts. Difficulty accessing the right passenger latch may lead to people attempting to use the middle belt latch as an alternative. This will fail to latch…
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Owner report 11521265 · 2023-05-09 (May 9, 2023)
In rare circumstances, the user may be able to initiate navigation using the built-in infotainment system while the vehicle is already in motion. Other safeguards already exist within the Genesis maps system to prevent the driver from starting navigation while driving. This software issue should be corrected.
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Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
23V094000 · Seat Belts:Front | Seat Belts:Pretensioner
Reported: 2023-02-16 (February 16, 2023)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Genesis GV80, 2021-2023 Genesis G80, 2022-2023 Genesis GV70, and 2023 Genesis GV60 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Consequence: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. For GV60 owners, Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 14, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 012G. This recall supersedes and expands recall number 21V-796. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-796 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V282000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 2024-04-19 (April 19, 2024)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Genesis GV70, GV80, G80, and G90 vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 022G. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-630.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V105000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
Reported: 2025-02-19 (February 19, 2025)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain Genesis 2023-2024 G80, GV80, 2025 GV70 and 2023-2025 GV70 "Electrified" 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 warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel display software, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's number for this recall is 026G.
NHTSA campaign record ↗26V229000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 2026-04-10 (April 10, 2026)
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. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 20, 2026. 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗