2023 Genesis GV70 Problems

What owners report

Complaints on this model year center on intermittent loss of power: owners describe the vehicle refusing to accelerate, hesitating, or stalling at cruising speed, sometimes with no warning light. Several also describe the forward collision warning braking or stopping the vehicle with nothing ahead, usually at low speed or in parking structures. Many reports are on low-mileage vehicles, and the forward-collision and fuel-system complaints often involve trips to the dealer where the issue could not be reproduced.

1. 1
   Engine

   Loss of power / no response to accelerator

   • 27 complaints (42%)
   • median 17,000 mi at 2.2 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
   • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2022–2026

   Owners describe pressing the accelerator and getting little or no response, sometimes at highway speed or pulling into traffic, and occasionally the engine dying entirely before restarting. Several say no warning light appeared at the time, and some report the dealer could not duplicate the problem or replaced parts such as the fuel pump or water pump without a lasting fix. Reported across the sample from the first few hundred miles up to roughly 23,000 miles, sometimes within months of purchase.

   Recall 24V2820003 related service bulletins

   What to check: Ask whether the fuel pump recall 24V282000 was performed and whether any misfire-related service campaign was applied; note during a test drive whether the car pulls cleanly through the rev range.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I was sitting at a stop light waiting to make a right turn. When I pressed down on the accelerator the car just inched forward. I let off the gas and pushed the accelerator again and again before the car would accelerate. This has happened several times, once almost causing me to wreck. This has happened since the first month I purchased the vehicle. I have had it for a year”

   NHTSA complaint #11595512, filed 2024-06

   “My car exhibited a random loss of power which led to dangerous driving conditions. At times, when I wanted to accelerate to pass a vehicle on a two lane highway, I would enter the left lane to pass a vehicle and had zero acceleration which left me in a vulnerable position relative to oncoming traffic. Other times, the vehicle would not accelerate from a stop, rev to high RPMs and not shift out of 3rd gear without manual intervention. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11718866, filed 2026-02
2. 2
   Forward collision avoidance

   Forward collision warning brakes with nothing ahead

   • 7 complaints (11%)
   • typically at 2.0 yrs old
   • filed 2022–2026

   Owners report the forward collision system flashing a warning and applying the brakes hard when no vehicle is in front, often at low speeds, in parking garages, or on the highway. Some say cruise control errors or a front radar blocked message appear repeatedly, and dealers have told them the issue could not be reproduced or that the system was disconnected. Reported from near-new mileage through the low tens of thousands of miles, often in low-speed or garage settings.

   2 related service bulletins

   What to check: Ask whether any front camera or radar recalibration has been done, and check that adaptive cruise control and lane keeping behave normally on a test drive.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The forward collision warning comes on and the car completely stops. We are traveling and it happened twice on busy hwy. We were not hit but came perilously close both times. We took our car in for service and asked that they disconnect this because we have had the problem before. They said they did. It has find for about 2 months and now is starting again even though it’s supposedly disconnected. There is no warning before this happens.”

   NHTSA complaint #11716286, filed 2026-02

   “On 3 occasions while driving under 30 mph with no proximate vehicles my car suddenly began to intermittently brake and the dash flashed collision warning . In two of them, I was able to pull over and turn off the car and restart--the problem did not repeat. In the third instance I kept driving (bucking along at 10 mph) and after about 50 yards the warning went away. The dealer ran a scan and cannot find an issue. They tell me they have to see it while it happens. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11492075, filed 2022-11
3. 3
   Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)

   Headlight moisture and windshield cracking

   • 8 complaints (12%)
   • median 37,000 mi at 3.4 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
   • filed 2025–2026

   Owners report water pooling inside the headlight housings, sometimes with hairline cracks along the housing edge, and separately describe windshields cracking without an apparent impact. Some say the dealer has documented the headlight issue but has been slow to replace the assemblies. Reported from moderate mileage up to about 37,000 miles, often noticed after rain or a sudden crack with no impact.

   1 related service bulletin

   What to check: Inspect both headlight housings for condensation or water lines, and look along the lower windshield edge for cracks or repairs.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Excessive amount of moisture inside my headlight. Affects how bright my headlight is at night and is now prone to failure. Dealership has documentation of the issue and is making it very difficult to replace.”

   NHTSA complaint #11738574, filed 2026-05

   “The windshield cracks and chips very easily. Long crack lines develop after windshield obtains a small chip from a small rock. This is the third windshield replacement in a year’s time. Windshield is too thin and could create a dangerous situation. Reported to my auto insurance company. Other Genesis GV 70 owners have reported similar problems”

   NHTSA complaint #11712634, filed 2026-01
4. 4
   Fuel system

   Fuel pump or fuel pressure failure

   • 9 complaints (14%)
   • median 9,092 mi at 1.0 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
   • filed 2023–2026

   Owners report stalling, hard starting, and a fuel-rail pressure code after the car cuts out or nearly stalls. Some say the high-pressure fuel pump was replaced and the problem came back; others report waiting on parts for a fuel-system recall. Reported from a few hundred miles up to about 13,000 miles, sometimes within the first weeks of ownership.

   Recall 24V282000Recall 26V229000

   What to check: Confirm by VIN whether recalls 24V282000 and 26V229000 were completed, and ask for service records of any fuel pump replacement.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Purchased the car 1/28/2023 and drove it off the lot with 20 miles on the odometer. Within the first 15 miles and merging onto a freeway, the motor cut out and we were almost rear ended. The sudden loss of power nearly caused a significant accident. We replicated the issue several times. We took the car to the dealership in our home state. We were told it was a fuel pump and water pump issue and they were seeing it in about 20% of the new cars. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11507911, filed 2023-02

   “The vehicle experienced difficulty starting, followed by the engine nearly stalling. Immediately afterward, diagnostic trouble code P0087F0 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low) was triggered and stored as an open code. This indicates the fuel rail/system pressure dropped below the level needed for normal engine operation, meaning the engine was not receiving adequate fuel. The failed component appears to be the fuel delivery/fuel pressure system (fuel pump or fuel rail). The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11767083, filed 2026-09
5. 5
   Transmission and drivetrain

   Shudder or hesitation in the 40-45 mph range

   • 8 complaints (12%)
   • typically at 1.1 yrs old
   • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2023–2026

   Owners describe a shuddering or shaking sensation while cruising or accelerating in a narrow mid-speed band, and some report rough shifting or delayed engagement. Complaints note the dealer inspected the vehicle and reported no fault found, while the symptom continued. Reported on low-mileage vehicles, generally within the first several thousand miles.

   5 related service bulletins

   What to check: Ask whether any rear differential or transmission work was done, and drive at steady 40-45 mph during the test drive to listen and feel for a shudder.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “While driving on the expressway during rush-hour traffic, multiple warning lights illuminated on the dashboard and several error messages appeared. At the same time, the vehicle began repeatedly jerking while I was traveling at low speed in heavy traffic. I continued driving for approximately 10 seconds, but the jerking continued. Because of the unusual vehicle behavior and the warning messages, I pulled over to the side of the road. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11765829, filed 2026-09

   “I am reporting a recurring issue with my 2023 Genesis GV70 2.5 Prestige. The vehicle consistently shudders and shakes when driving between 40-45 mph under normal conditions—whether accelerating, cruising, or maintaining speed on various roads. This noticeable shuddering affects ride smoothness and is concerning. I brought this problem to the Genesis maintenance department at my local dealership. They inspected the vehicle but claimed no issue was detected. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11622735, filed 2024-10

Buying note. These are useful checks on a 2023 GV70: confirm both fuel-system recalls were performed, take a steady-speed and a highway test drive to feel for hesitation or shudder, and look closely at the headlights and windshield. Because several owners report the dealer could not reproduce intermittent symptoms, keep detailed service records if one appears after purchase.

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.