Genesis reliability and problems by model
Owners have filed 956 complaints about Genesis models with NHTSA since 2010, and Genesis has filed 14 warranty extensions. Pick a model to compare its model years.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
Genesis models
| Model | Complaints | Model years | Most complaints | Most named |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GV70 | 243 | 2022–2026 | 2022 | Engine |
| G80 | 236 | 2017–2026 | 2018 | Electrical system |
| GV80 | 189 | 2021–2026 | 2021 | Electrical system |
| G70 | 143 | 2019–2026 | 2019 | Engine |
| GV60 | 77 | 2023–2025 | 2023 | Electrical system |
| G90 | 68 | 2017–2025 | 2017 | Electrical system |
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Recent Genesis warranty extensions
The latest warranty extensions Genesis filed with NHTSA, and the models they cover. Each model's page lists all of them.
- Sep 2026· Backup camera and rear sensors· GV60
Certain GV60 (JW1 EV) vehicles may display a warning message and store DTC C137496 due to an internal software logic error affecting the front inner left ultrasonic sensor.
- Sep 2026· Brakes· G70
Certain G70 (IK) vehicles may develop brake disc surface rust due to extended storage prior to delivery. This condition may affect braking smoothness or generate minor noise.
- Aug 2026· Electrical system· GV70
Certain GV70 (JK1) vehicles may experience an intermittent A/C inoperative condition when the engine is started after the air conditioner has been operated with the ignition switch in the ON position.
- Jul 2026· Electrical system· GV70
Certain 2026MY GV70 (JK1A) and 2026MY GV70 Electrified (JK1A) vehicles may exhibit a Data Communication Unit (DCU) software error due to the internal timer initialization logic not being implemented.
- Jul 2026· Electrical system· GV70
Certain GV70 (JK1A) vehicles may exhibit a Data Connectivity Unit (DCU) software error due to the internal timer initialization logic not being implemented.
- Jul 2026· Engine· G80, GV70
Certain 2026MY G70 (IK) and 2027MY G80 (RG3) vehicles may exhibit a water-flowing or gurgling noise from the front center air vents during engine start-up.
- Jul 2026· Engine· G80, GV70
Certain 2026MY G70 (IK) and 2027MY G80 (RG3) vehicles may exhibit a water-flowing or gurgling noise from the front center air vents during engine start-up.
- Jul 2026· Engine· G70
Certain G70 (IK) vehicles equipped with the Lambda II 3.3L T-GDI engine may exhibit coolant leakage originating from the 3-way coolant hose assembly. This bulletin provides instructions to replace the 3-way coolant hose assembly and fitting to correct the condition.
- Jun 2026· Fuel and propulsion· GV70, GV60
Genesis is extending the warranty coverage for the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) and ICCU fuse to 15 years / 180,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use (whichever occurs first) and is valid for original and subsequent owners.
- Jun 2026· Other or unspecified· G80, G90
Certain G80 (RG3) and G90 (RS4) vehicles equipped with the 2.5T‑GDI Theta III or 3.5T‑GDI Lambda III engine may experience reduced air‑conditioning performance due to a refrigerant leak originating at the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV).This condition may be caused by…
- Feb 2026· Other or unspecified· G70
The warranty coverage for repairs and replacement of the front wiring on some G70 (IK) vehicles has been extended to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs first, and is valid for original and subsequent owners.
- Jan 2026· Electrical system· G80, GV80
Certain G80 (RG3) and GV80 (JX1) vehicles may exhibit battery drain due to the Central Control Panel (CCP) not entering sleep mode.