2026 Genesis GV80 Problems
Compared with other Genesis GV80 years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2026 can be compared from 2029.
- Most reported part: Forward collision avoidance (3 complaints).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2023
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 22 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl RWD · 20 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Genesis GV80 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2026 Genesis GV80. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and engine (2). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 15 technical service bulletins for this model year. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 22%
- Engine2 22%
- Other or unknown2 22%
- Electrical system1 11%
- Fuel system1 11%
- Steering1 11%
- Suspension1 11%
Example complaints
Forward collision avoidance: “When the adaptive cruise control system is engaged while wearing prescription eyeglasses, either my regular clear lenses or prescription polarized sunglasses , a persistent audible and visual warning sounds approximately every two (2) minutes creating a distraction. The warning states Keep your eyes on the road and drive safely. Driver assistance system is limited.”
NHTSA complaint #11725515, filed 2026-03Brakes: “On June 18 at approximately 9:50 p.m., I was driving my 2026 Genesis GV80 (6,493 miles) on a highway where traffic was reduced to one lane due to road paving. Traffic was heavily congested. I came to a complete stop behind a tractor-trailer on a flat/level roadway and remained stationary for approximately 30–40 seconds with my foot on the brake. The vehicle's automatic start/stop feature had been manually disabled. While completely stopped, the vehicle unexpectedly began moving forward toward the tractor-trailer despite my foot being on the brake pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #11758621, filed 2026-08Engine: “This car has stalled 3 times. Randomly, but each time while car was fully stopped. Once when I was sitting in a parking lot about to pull into traffic, and when waiting for a light to go from red to green. After these two times I took car to dealer. They ran diagnostics and said there were NO error codes. They tried to reproduce but could not. I asked them to reset all computers in car, which they did. But it happened again yesterday. This third time, weather is nice, about 68 degrees. I had been driving about 3 miles, waiting for a light to change. …”
NHTSA complaint #11759427, filed 2026-08Other or unknown: “Genesis gv80 - DAW - need coffee Driver Attention Warning / Forward Attention Warning System This issue warrants immediate consideration for a recall. Despite wearing glasses, sunglasses, or no glasses, the problem This occurs regardless of the time of day, weather conditions, or whether I am sitting upright or reclining. The warning alerts even when eyes are persistently and continuously on the road. The warning randomly activates every 2-5 minutes and extremely disruptive and distracting to driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11714161, filed 2026-01Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Genesis GV80. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GV80 · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 15.5% risk |
| GV80 · SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 16.9% risk |
Neighbouring years: 2025: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2026 Genesis GV80 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GV80 AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
| GV80 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 16 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 |
| GV80 RWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
| GV80 MHEV AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl · hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 26V019000Jan 16, 2026Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panelCovers: Genesis GV80 2025–2026, G80 2025–2026, GV70 2026 +3 more
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain Genesis 2025-2026 G80, GV80, 2026 G80 "Electrified," GV60, GV70 "Electrified" and GV70 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with…
Recall details for the 2026 Genesis GV80 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 15 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038692Oct 22, 2026Body and structure. This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates…
- 11038685Oct 21, 2026Electrical system. Some GV80 (JX1) vehicles may experience 12-volt battery discharge due to the Digital Key 2 Premium passive entry feature repeatedly waking up vehicle control modules. This condition may result in…
- 11037286Sep 9, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Some GV70 (JK1, JK1A), GV80 (JX1) and G80 (RG3) vehicles may have a hum or whine noise condition from the rear differential at certain speeds. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect the…
- 11031403Apr 15, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Certain GV70 (JK1, JK1A), GV80 (JX1) and GV80 Coupe (JX1) vehicles may exhibit a loose windshield glass garnish seal. Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 26-01-003G-1 provides instructions to remove…
- 11031402Apr 15, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Certain GV70 (JK1, JK1A), GV80 (JX1), and GV80 Coupe (JX1) vehicles may exhibit a loose windshield glass garnish seal. This bulletin provides instructions to remove the old garnish and install new…
- 11032523Apr 10, 2026Air bags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile…
- 11032522Apr 10, 2026Air bags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo…
- 11031317Apr 10, 2026Electrical system. Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Connected Car Services (CCS) functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon's…
- 11031316Apr 10, 2026Electrical system. Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Connected Car Services (CCS) functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon’s…
- 11030323Mar 10, 2026Forward collision avoidance, Lane departure, Exterior…. Some 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 cases, the front…
Other model years of the Genesis GV80
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | — | 1 | 5 | 22 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 18 | 3,000 | 3 | 5 | 21 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 18 | 17,000 | 2 | — | 22 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 43 | 13,000 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 50 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 45 | 24,000 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 45 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 61 | 17,500 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 64 · Typical | Rising |
All Genesis GV80 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 Genesis GV80 have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2026 Genesis GV80 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2026 Genesis GV80 is reported most often?
Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 2026 Genesis GV80 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2026 Genesis GV80 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2026 Genesis GV80 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Genesis GV80 get?
The EPA rates the 2026 Genesis GV80 (GV80 RWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 20 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.