2026 Genesis GV80Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2026 Genesis GV80, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Genesis GV80 has problems

10 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
Forward collision avoidance30
Engine31
Vehicle speed control20
Fuel/propulsion system20
Service brakes21
Steering10
Suspension11
Power train11
Electrical system11

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

1 recall

2026 Genesis GV80 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.

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 →

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 GV80 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 GV80 median. How we score

'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2026 Genesis GV80 safety ratings

2026 GENESIS GV80 SUV N/A AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2026 Genesis GV80 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2026 Genesis GV80 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2026 Genesis GV80 side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What GV80 owners report

Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), specifically the Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), suffered an unprompted phantom activation and electronic control module lockup. The vehicle is currently located at the Genesis dealership service center and is available for inspection. On [XXX],…
Complaint 11771443 · Oct 15, 2026
My new car has been into the service dept 4 separate times for the steering wheel jerking, lights flashing and beeping with no reason, no threat of crash, just driving normally on a straight road except for this last one I was driving on route [XXX] that is a very winding road but had no threats,…
Complaint 11770574 · Oct 12, 2026
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…
Complaint 11725515 · Mar 19, 2026

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