2026 Genesis GV70Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 2026 Genesis GV70, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

2026 Genesis GV70

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: This picture has been taken by Oleg Yunakov . Contact e-mail: yunakov gmail.com . Image can be used in accordance with t, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Genesis GV70 has problems

30 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system130
Engine40
Fuel/propulsion system40
Service brakes31
Visibility/wiper20
Power train20
Seat belts20
Seats10
Steering10
4 other systems41

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2026 Genesis GV70 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

5%repaired · 2026 Q3

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

New

Recall 26V-229 · Apr 10, 2026 · 94,760 vehicles · 4,529 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

New

Recall 26V-019 · Jan 16, 2026 · 83,877 vehicles · 78,133 repaired

Risk. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or fuel gauge, increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2026 Q3

Side/window: curtain

New

Recall 25V-809 · Nov 20, 2025 · 258 vehicles · 199 repaired

Risk. Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Genesis.

Best & worst years

2026 vs. every other GV70 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GV70 median. How we score

'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2026 Genesis GV70 safety ratings

2026 GENESIS GV70 SUV N/A AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2026 Genesis GV70 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2026 Genesis GV70 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2026 Genesis GV70 side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (13.0% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What GV70 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The vehicle intermittently and unexpectedly shifts itself from Drive (D) into Park (P) while completely stopped in active traffic. When traffic moves and the accelerator is pressed, the engine revs safely in place, but the vehicle does not move because it has uncommandedly entered Park. The driver…
Complaint 11758979 · Aug 24, 2026
The driver‑side display on my 2026 Genesis GV70 randomly goes black or becomes distorted. This defect is included in Recall No. 26V019. Despite this, Genesis Consumer Affairs and the dealership (Homestead Hyundai/Genesis) refuse to perform the required software update that corrects the issue,…
Complaint 11732547 · Apr 20, 2026
I leased a 2026 Electric GV70 from Genesis in June 2025. In January of 2026, when driving the car I got a warning sign to stop the vehicle and check the battery supply. At that point, the car went into sever power reduction and would only go 20 MPH or so. After 20-30 minutes, the car completely…
Complaint 11731269 · Apr 14, 2026

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