2022 Genesis GV70 Problems

What owners report

Owners of the 2022 GV70 most often describe a sudden loss of power or acceleration while driving, which many attribute to the low- or high-pressure fuel pump; a separate cluster of reports covers front strut mounts that let the strut punch through the tower, and water leaking from the sunroof drains into interior electronics. Many fuel-system complaints arrive at low mileage, and several owners mention the dealer could not reproduce the problem or said the car was out of gas.

1. 1
   Fuel system

   Sudden loss of power / stalling while driving

   • 36 complaints (38%)
   • median 6,000 mi at 0.9 yrs old (3 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2022–2026

   Owners describe the car dropping power or cutting off while driving, sometimes with the engine sputtering, high RPMs, or a limit around 20-35 mph, and the car returning to normal after a restart. Several complaints note the dealer replaced the low-pressure fuel pump, sometimes without a lasting fix, or could not duplicate the failure and found no stored codes. Some owners tie their experience to the fuel pump recalls for this model year. Commonly reported between roughly 8,500 and 19,000 miles, often on highways or during passing and merging.

   Recall 24V282000Recall 23V630000Recall 26V229000

   What to check: Ask whether the fuel pump recalls for this model year have been completed and whether any pump assembly has been replaced. Have a mechanic check for stored codes and confirm the recall parts are actually available before scheduling the work.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The engine shut off during driving on October 19th and October 21 2023. The Engine sputters and ceased while in traffic then flashed an Engine Off! Warning and made a grinding noise stopping. During the incident on October 21st I was in a heavily trafficked road and lost power at about 20 miles an hour, the resulting engine shut down almost got me rear ended by a vehicle moving much faster.”

   NHTSA complaint #11551261, filed 2023-10

   “Random engine stalling creating safety incidents in traffic. Failure to diagnose the problem despite repeated attempts by 2 service depts.The problem became more frequent and severe until the car stalled and could not be restarted. Low pressure fuel pump assembly was replaced and the car is currently okay. This problem has cost me over 6 weeks use of my car and several dangerous traffic incidents.”

   NHTSA complaint #11546496, filed 2023-09
2. 2
   Electrical system

   Water leak from sunroof drains into cabin

   Mentioned in 6 of 60 sampled complaints

   Owners report water entering the interior during rain, collecting in the cup holders, console, and headliner because the sunroof drain hose plugs clog. Some complaints connect the moisture to electrical faults, including warning lights and unexpected braking assistance behavior. A Genesis service campaign covers cleaning or removing the drain plugs on this model. Described after rain, often on vehicles with a few years of use rather than at a specific mileage.

   2 related service bulletins

   What to check: Check the headliner, carpet, and console for water stains or dampness, and ask whether the sunroof drain campaign was performed. Park outside in rain or run water over the sunroof to look for drips inside.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I have been getting a number of safety warning lights since about 6 months after buying this car. It is new, under warranty and I am first owner. They were intermittent initially, but have become increasingly frequent and are now associated with a constant warning ping. I have taken the car to FitzGerald Genesis in Clearwater Florida 7 times for this problem. They can reproduce it (and have the codes) but they can not fix it (I took it to Crown Genesis of St. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11617575, filed 2024-10

   “The location of the sensors for the forward collision, adaptive cruise control and lane departure are located too low in the front grill. During snow conditions ice and snow cover the sensors and they do not operated properly. I purchased my vehicle in August 2021 and last winter as well as today (December 16, 2022 while driving near Chicago I encountered several instances where the above systems did not work properly. I contacted my local dealer as well as the Genesis Motor Vehicle company. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11497789, filed 2022-12
3. 3
   Engine

   Front strut mount breaks, strut pushes into hood

   Mentioned in 5 of 60 sampled complaints

   Complaints describe a loud boom after hitting a pothole, curb, or uneven road, followed by the front strut pushing up through the upper strut mount and into the hood. Owners report broken bushings and a wheel pushed back after the failure, and some say the dealer declined to cover the repair as warranty work. A few owners describe the vehicle veering sharply as the mount gave way. Reported at varied mileages, typically after a road impact such as a pothole or curb strike at normal city or highway speeds.

   What to check: Have the front strut towers and upper mounts inspected from above with the hood open, looking for cracks, deformation, or a strut sitting high. Ask whether the vehicle has prior suspension or wheel-impact repairs.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “My car hit a curb and the front strut insulator broke through the upper strut mount. The tire was blown but the wheel was undamaged. Repairs were made by a Genesis dealer. Was told it should have been a warranty repair, but the repairing dealer said no. I believe it should be a warranty item as I have heard about similar problem.01”

   NHTSA complaint #11459114, filed 2022-03

   “Driving down side road about 35-40 MPH with my son, hit a hole in road. Car made a loud boom with immediate signs of problem. (No airbag deploy or warning signs showing on app or on dash) Pulled over to find no issue with tires, body of car or rims of tire. Upon raising hood, found passenger front strut had pushed through engine casing and was hitting top of hood. Fortunately, I was not on a major highway as that could have led to something more serious. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11568938, filed 2024-01
4. 4
   Electrical system

   Condensation inside headlight housings

   • 6 complaints (6%)
   • typically at 3.6 yrs old
   • filed 2025

   Owners describe heavy moisture inside one or both headlight assemblies, sometimes severe enough to reduce visibility or, in one account, leave a headlight out. Several say the dealer replaced the assemblies, sometimes more than once, and that the condensation returned; one owner was told it was normal. Appears roughly a year or more into ownership and often recurs after replacement; not tied to a single mileage point.

   What to check: Inspect both headlight lenses in daylight for fogging, droplets, or dried water marks. Ask whether either headlight assembly has already been replaced under warranty.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Condensation in head lights. Cars been at dealer. I’m told it’s normal for two years driving to work on 2/6/25 snow and sleet. Left light went out. Head light and hi beam. On line says the condensation issue is common on 2022 GV70. How is water and lighting not a recall ? Thankfully I was driving the car and not my daughter”

   NHTSA complaint #11641246, filed 2025-02

   “Vehicle has severe condensation on both headlights (Driver and Passenger) sides. This issue was addressed before and light were replaced by dealership. This is definitely a design defect that allows condensation to accumulate. This has affected proper light projection which would not be adequate for reasonable visibility during dark hours. The amount of liquid(condensation) could potentially cause an electrical failure or spark in the front part of the vehicle. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11705153, filed 2025-12
5. 5
   Transmission and drivetrain

   Drivetrain vibration, whine, and shifts

   Mentioned in 4 of 60 sampled complaints

   Complaints mention a hum or whine at certain speeds, a grinding sound during upshifts and downshifts, and in one case a transmission replacement that did not fully resolve the noise. Others report a limited-slip differential warning and drivetrain messages appearing on the cluster. A bulletin describes checking a rear differential hum or whine and tightening or replacing components as needed. Reported across a range of mileages, from under 6,000 miles to tens of thousands, at steady cruising speeds.

   2 related service bulletins

   What to check: Test drive at steady highway speeds and listen for hum or whine from the rear, and check that shifts are smooth. Ask whether the rear differential bulletin work or any transmission repair has been done.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “This car had a lack of power since inception. The transmission had a horrible grinding sound during the upshift and down shifting of the transmission. Hyundai Corporation did replace the transmission but the grinding sound is not completely gone. The check engine light is currently on and has appeared for the second time with less than 6K on the odomoter. I have scheduled another appointment to take it in on 02/14/2022.”

   NHTSA complaint #11450986, filed 2022-02

   “I have started getting Check limited slip differential pop up on the cluster. This is a known issue and many people have already reported it. There should be a recall on this. Also there are fuel pump issues causing stalling sometimes.”

   NHTSA complaint #11537329, filed 2023-08

Buying note. Because several complaints involve a sudden loss of power at speed, confirm the fuel pump recalls are completed and ask for any service history on pump or drivetrain repairs before buying. A pre-purchase inspection covering the front strut towers, sunroof drains, and headlight assemblies is worth the cost on this model year.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.