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2022 Genesis GV80 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
20%of 45 total for the year
Median mileage
120,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2022 Genesis GV80, 20% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“UNINTENDED ACCELERATION!! 2022 GENESIS GV80 2.5T Prestige model. 60 miles after I had the fuel pump replaced due to a recall on the fuel pump, car was totaled. It was complete luck that I or others WERE NOT KILLED. The vehicle was sitting still with engine running and all of a sudden just accelerated up to about 40+ mph. I had to steer into parked car to stop my vehicle. The gear shift would not go into neutral or reverse. entire experience took 6-8 seconds. Air bag saved me. The car had just come from the Genesis service center 60 miles prior to incident. …”

NHTSA complaint #11604309, filed 2024-07

“The contact owns a 2022 Genesis GV80. The contact stated that upon start of the engine, the instrument panel had gone blank. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that an OTA(Over-The-Air) software update was performed which may have caused the failure. Approximately 20 minutes later, the instrument panel returned. Recently, the contact stated that the instrument cluster went blank and had never returned. …”

NHTSA complaint #11739485, filed 2026-05, 120,000 miles

“Since the coasting feature on the Genesis GV80 and similar models is inoperative, it could mean that Genesis misrepresented the vehicle’s fuel efficiency and emissions performance. The coasting function is designed to disengage the engine from the drivetrain to improve fuel economy, and because it doesn’t work as advertised, real-world MPG may be lower than stated. This could mislead consumers who purchased the vehicle expecting better efficiency. …”

NHTSA complaint #11643565, filed 2025-02

“Subject: Complaint Regarding Non-Functioning Wireless Charger in Genesis GV80 To Whom It May Concern, This complaint concerns a defect in the wireless charging system of the Genesis GV80, which does not function as advertised. Genesis promotes this feature as a convenient way to charge mobile devices, yet in real-world use, it consistently fails to charge phones properly. The charger frequently disconnects, overheats devices, or does not charge at all, rendering the feature ineffective. …”

NHTSA complaint #11643036, filed 2025-02

“Horn stopped working while trying to use on the highway. This is after the passenger headlight failed in July 2025. Why are these safety concerns not being addressed by the manufacturer?”

NHTSA complaint #11691342, filed 2025-10

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026111%
2025528%
2024633%
20231228%
2022920%
20211525%

Other parts of the 2022 Genesis GV80

Fuel system
18 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Genesis GV80

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology