2026 GENESIS GV80
1 recalls, 7 complaints - 5/5 safety rating
26V019000 Jan 16, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect Description
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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle ... Read more
Consequence
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or fuel gauge, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised to disable the high definition (HD) radio feature until the recall remedy has been performed. The audio video navigation software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or inspected and updated by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 17, ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2, 2026
Incident date: Jun 27, 2026
Rock went through front grill. No protective screen behind. Punctured radiator. Coolant sprayed out at high velocity. Rendered vehicle un drivable. Towed away. Barely 1,000 miles on it.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 19, 2026
Incident date: May 16, 2026
The Engine Control Module (ECM) malfunctioned. The dealer replaced it with a new one. When it malfunctioned, the car would not accelerate to a speed greater than 20mph. This was dangerous because I was driving on a state highway where the speed limit is 55mph, and I could have been rear-ended. Since... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 16, 2026
Incident date: Jun 14, 2026
My leased 2026 Genesis GV80 2.5T has three unresolved defects: (1) a persistent vibration felt while driving, most noticeable at highway speed; (2) a separate vibration present at idle; and (3) excessive heat in the second-row floor area, discovered during a highway drive — the floor became dan... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE
Jun 16, 2026
Incident date: Jun 14, 2026
My leased 2026 Genesis GV80 2.5T has three unresolved defects: (1) a persistent vibration felt while driving, most noticeable at highway speed; (2) a separate vibration present at idle; and (3) excessive heat in the second-row floor area, discovered during a highway drive — the floor became dan... Read more
1 injured
SUSPENSION
Jun 16, 2026
Incident date: Jun 14, 2026
My leased 2026 Genesis GV80 2.5T has three unresolved defects: (1) a persistent vibration felt while driving, most noticeable at highway speed; (2) a separate vibration present at idle; and (3) excessive heat in the second-row floor area, discovered during a highway drive — the floor became dan... Read more
1 injured
POWER TRAIN
Mar 19, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
Motor blown up, truck shut off while driving. Loss of all power.
AIR BAGS
Jan 29, 2026
Incident date: Jan 29, 2026
Responded to a Recall notice on passenger air bag in August 2025. Have had vehicle to GM dealership many times. They can't fix it. And won't call me back. Have called Buick direct and they are also having trouble with the dealership. But the service employees at Buick have been very helpful. This is... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 GENESIS GV80
2026 GENESIS GV80 SUV N/A AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 15.5% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
GENESIS GV80 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GENESIS GV80 across all model years (2020, 2026).
20
Total Recalls
271
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths