2023 Genesis GV80 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%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 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2023 Genesis GV80, 9% of the 43 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“Due to bad deals, one of our front lights was filled with water. Causing multiple sensors to go off, like our lane departure and camera features. Car had 5 warnings on dash”
NHTSA complaint #11558159, filed 2023-12“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“The headlight assemblies on both the right and left side have water pooling which severely dims nighttime visibility and creates an immediate risk of total headlight failure while driving at highway speeds. The Forward Collision Avoidance safety sensors have begun flashing or malfunctioning due to the excessive moisture.”
NHTSA complaint #11766639, filed 2026-09“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 2026-10Related service bulletins
- 11030323Mar 10, 2026Some 2020MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. In the following…
- 11025476Nov 6, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp…
- 10249710Jan 26, 2024This bulletin provides information on the Integrated LED Control Unit (ILCU) which is now available as a separate service part from the head lamp assembly for certain G70 (IK)…
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2023 Genesis GV80
12 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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