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2023 Genesis GV80 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
28%of 43 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 2023 Genesis GV80, 28% of the 43 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“I feel there is a flaw in mechanical and electrical. There is no emergency release from the outside of vehicle to get to the battery. The battery went dead I had to crawl from the front seat.(locks were dead as battery was dead) all the way to the rear hatch to release the lever to open the hatch to get to the battery. There were no outside mechanisms to get to the battery once the battery is dead. How is this safe.”

NHTSA complaint #11625735, filed 2024-11

“On Friday, April 11, 2026 I received an alert on my vehicle that there was a possible issue with the driver's side headlamps. After checking my headlamps I discovered that the driver's side headlamps were not on. It was night time when this happened and I was very concerned for my safety and the safety of others while driving without proper lighting. The issue has been confirmed by a Genesis Service representative stating that this is a very common issue with this particular vehicle. It was relayed that moisture gets in the light assembly and shorts out the ILCU, which kills light functions. …”

NHTSA complaint #11731618, filed 2026-04

“On September 28, 2025, after parking in my garage on a hot day (~80°F), my Genesis GV80 automatically locked all doors while my 3-year-old child and dog were still inside. My keys were also locked in the vehicle. Neither the driver nor passenger door thumbprint sensors responded. For approximately 20 minutes, I was unable to unlock the car while my daughter was trapped inside crying and screaming. I was forced to call the police and emergency services. The situation was only resolved when I calmed my daughter enough to press the unlock button from inside, just before the ambulance arrived. …”

NHTSA complaint #11690321, filed 2025-09

“On September 28, 2025, after parking in my garage on a hot day (~80°F), my Genesis GV80 automatically locked all doors while my 3-year-old child and dog were still inside. My keys were also locked in the vehicle. Neither the driver nor passenger door thumbprint sensors responded. For approximately 20 minutes, I was unable to unlock the car while my daughter was trapped inside crying and screaming. I was forced to call the police and emergency services. The situation was only resolved when I calmed my daughter enough to press the unlock button from inside, just before the ambulance arrived. …”

NHTSA complaint #11690323, filed 2025-09

“Description of Safety Defect & Incident Sequence Severe moisture intrusion inside the driver-side headlight assembly triggered a sudden cascade of critical safety sensor failures while driving, followed by an active electrical short, component melting, and smoke (fire hazard) after the vehicle was shut off. While driving, a dangerous cascade of electrical and safety sensor failures suddenly occurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #11772273, filed 2026-10

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Electrical system: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2023 Genesis GV80

Fuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Genesis GV80

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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