2025 Genesis GV70 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 23%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,500miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine of the 2025 Genesis GV70, 23% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving and making a turn or stop and go the vehicle will not accelerate when peddle is pressed it will go about 20mph go into limp mode until you can get to a safe place to shut off engine and restart vehicle; The vehicle is at the Dealer now waiting on diagnostics report, No warning lights or code messages showing, Auto is Dangerous to my family and other drivers this happen approximately 4 times since I own this vehicle just purchased 8/4/2026 19000 miles Under manufacturer warranty”
NHTSA complaint #11769260, filed 2026-10“When I press the gas pedal halfway or 3/4 nothing happens - which is really bad in heavy traffic situations. On the highway, I floored it and the RPM was racing but it wouldn't shift up, so the engine was racing but there was no acceleration at all. I backed off and accelerated lightly, it would speed up. Scary. I have stomped on the accelerator it will rev to between 4 and 5 thousand rpms never up shifting or accelerating. Happens to frequently and I only have 11,000 miles on the vehicle. Genesis service can't locate the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11673886, filed 2025-07“I am writing to formally escalate a serious unresolved issue with my Genesis vehicle and the service experience I have received from Genesis of Huntington. My vehicle has experienced repeated and dangerous malfunctions despite multiple repair attempts. The most concerning issue is that the vehicle suddenly stops functioning properly while driving, accompanied by all dashboard warning lights flashing. In order to continue driving, I have had to turn the vehicle off and restart it. The vehicle has been brought back to the dealership multiple times for the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11724132, filed 2026-03“The vehicle has 1500 miles on it. I was driving around 40mph when the engine suddenly lost power and the immobilization light appeared. I was no longer able to accelerate. I coasted to a side street where the vehicle placed itself in Park. I restarted the vehicle and it worked. The next morning, the vehicle would not start and the immobilization light was present again. After checking the key fobs and battery, roadside assistance and I could not find the issue. Remote start from the app also did not work. It was towed to the dealer for assessment which is where it currently sits. …”
NHTSA complaint #11661042, filed 2025-05“Auto Start Stop seemed to have malfunction and shut the car off completely. I had to restart the car in traffic to get going. This happened twice, once going to work and once on a weekend trip to New Jersey. The only thing that's preventing an accident is you have to stop for the auto start feature to even activate.”
NHTSA complaint #11747929, filed 2026-07Related service bulletins
- 11033845Jun 10, 2026Some Genesis vehicles (listed below) equipped with Lambda-III 3.5T-GDI engines may exhibit reduced heater performance due to engine coolant deposits clogging the heater core…
- 11029969Mar 2, 2026Some GV70 (JK1A) vehicles equipped with 2.5T engines may display a check engine light with DTC P04F000 (EVAP System High Load Purge Line 'A' Performance) due to debris inside the…
- 11025550Nov 13, 2025This notice is being sent to you as our records indicate you may have previously received an important Service Campaign notice for Genesis Campaign Number 914G.
- 11024372Oct 17, 2025Genesis has become aware that some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator light with DTC P26CB00 (Engine Coolant Pump Performance/Stuck Off). This may be caused by a stuck…
- 11023246Sep 20, 2025Genesis has become aware that some vehicles may illuminate the Check Engine Light indicator as a result of detected engine misfires.
- 11023284Sep 19, 2025Certain GV70 (JK1A) vehicles equipped with 3.5 T-GDI Lambda III engines may exhibit a malfunction indicator light with DTC P26CB00 (Engine Coolant Pump Performance/Stuck Off)…
- 11023282Sep 19, 2025Certain GV70 (JK1A) vehicles equipped with 3.5 T-GDI Lambda III engines may exhibit a malfunction indicator light with DTC P26CB00 (Engine Coolant Pump Performance/Stuck Off)…
- 11021791Aug 6, 2025Certain G80 (RG3), GV70 (JK1/JK1A), and GV80 (JX1) vehicles equipped with Theta III 2.5L T-GDI engines may illuminate the Check Engine Light as a result of misfire DTCs P0300…
- 11021790Aug 6, 2025Certain G80 (RG3), GV70 (JK1/JK1A), and GV80 (JX1) vehicles equipped with Theta III 2.5L T-GDI engine may illuminate the Check Engine Light as a result of misfire DTCs P0300…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2025 Genesis GV70
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2025 Genesis GV70
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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