Last updated: 2026-10-10
2025 Genesis GV80 Reliability Report
The 2025 Genesis GV80 has good reliability, but owners report screens going black while driving and braking for no clear reason.
Recalls
3
Complaints
17
Complaint Rate
6.7per 10,000 sold
Est. Repair Cost
N/A
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,600–$4,000
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
Carries three recalls, one more than 2024, and owner reports of screen blackouts and unexpected braking, despite a good standing and top crash-test stars.
Top Issues to Watch
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4)
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (3)
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2)
Generation & Refresh (US)
2025 is year 5 of the First generation (JX1).
- Redesigned for the 2021 model year.
- Well-established in its generation — most early issues should be resolved.
- 1st generation GV80 (US).
What this means for buyers
Well into the generation cycle — most design and manufacturing issues should be resolved by now.
2021: First generation (JX1) Launch
Generation start — new platform.
2025: This Model Year
2025 is year 5 of the First generation (JX1).
Should You Buy the 2025 Genesis GV80?
Good standing, with some safety-related annoyances. Owner complaints run well below the average for 2025 SUVs, and the 2024 model rates about the same with the same 17 complaints. The 2025 has three recalls to the 2024's two, and it earns 5 of 5 stars in the federal crash test.
The screen is the main worry. In four electrical complaints, the whole display goes black while driving, sometimes at highway speed. The gauges, radio and collision, blind-spot and lane alerts drop out until it reboots. Three owners describe hard braking for no clear reason, and one case ended in a rear-end crash. Two owners had a thumb caught when the soft-close door pulled shut. Two more complaints are about waiting on a fuel system recall remedy with no date.
Check the VIN for open recalls before buying, and ask whether the screen has ever restarted. The 2024 is a close alternative.
See also the 2024 Genesis GV80 for an earlier comparison.
Pros
- +Acceptable reliability score
- +5-star NHTSA crash rating
- +Well-established generation
- +Only 17 complaints reported
Cons
- −Moderate recall count
- −Above-average complaint rate for SUV
- −ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Whole screen system goes black while driving, sometimes at highway speed (4 complaints)
Compare 2025 Genesis GV80 With
2025 BMW X5
Reliability: 64/100
2025 Audi Q7
Reliability: 68/100
2025 Volvo XC90
Reliability: 74/100
2025 Lexus RX
Reliability: 83/100
2025 Acura MDX
Reliability: 76/100
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 3 manufacturer recalls issued
Other
HIGH RISK- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4)
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (3)
Recall Overview
3
recalls on record
A moderate 3 recalls are on file for the 2025 Genesis GV80. Each one points to a specific safety or compliance issue identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA — check the list below before buying.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
6.7
per 10,000 soldSegment avg: 3.5
Safety Incidents
2
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
NHTSA 5/5 Stars
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2025 Genesis GV80 Recall Details
3 recalls have been issued for the 2025 Genesis GV80. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain Genesis 2022-2026 GV70, 2023-2025 G90, 2021-2025 G80, and GV80 vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
Consequence
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 20, 2026. Owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Genesis' number for this recall is 033G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 11, 2026.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
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, 2026. Owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's number for this recall is 031G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 17, 2026.
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain Genesis 2024-2025 GV60 hybrid and 2025 GV80 vehicles. The rearview camera display may shut off when the vehicle is driven in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2024. Owners may contact Genesis Customer service at 1-844-340-9741. Hyundai's number for this recall is 024G.
Buying a used 2025 Genesis GV80? Check its history first
Electrical system problems lead owner complaints about the 2025 Genesis GV80, and 3 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2025 Genesis GV80 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall Safety Rating
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 16.9%
Safety Technologies
Genesis GV80Repair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
2Maintenance rating: 2 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
MPG & Annual Running Costs
Gas
19–21 MPG
Fuel cost: $3,600–$4,000/yr
Fuel only
16–19 city / 22–24 hwy MPG
Hybrid
20 MPG
Fuel cost: $3,800/yr
Fuel only
18 city / 22 hwy MPG
Based on EPA fuel-cost estimates. Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2025 EPA label cycle.
Gas trims
| Trim | Drive | Trans. | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GV80 AWD 2.5L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,600 |
| GV80 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 16 | 22 | 19 | $4,000 |
Hybrid trims
| Trim | Drive | Trans. | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GV80 MHEV 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 18 | 22 | 20 | $3,800 |
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2025 Genesis GV80.
Run the VIN for open recalls and ask the seller whether any open recall still has no remedy available.
On a long highway drive, keep Bluetooth and Android Auto connected and watch for black or restarting screens.
Drive with sunglasses on and glance right now and then to check whether the driver attention warning cuts adaptive cruise.
Make several left turns in traffic and watch for unexpected emergency braking or stalling.
Accelerate from a full stop several times on a level road and feel for any pull to the right.
Press each second-row fold button and check where it sits relative to knees and feet when climbing in.
Close each soft-close door gently and see how hard it pulls shut from a partly closed position.
Ask for dealer service records showing any screen, braking or driver-assist complaints.
2025 Genesis GV80 Common Problems by Component
17 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 complaintsThe whole screen system goes black while driving, sometimes at highway speed. Drivers lose the speedometer, gauges, radio and Bluetooth calls until the system reboots, which takes about a minute in one report. During that time, collision warning, blind-spot and lane-departure alerts also stop working. One owner says the restarts continued after dealer work. A separate report describes the car pulling to the right when accelerating from a stop at about 3,000 miles. That problem keeps coming back, and the dealer could not reproduce it.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
3 complaintsSafety-relatedThe car brakes hard for no clear reason. Owners describe false forward collision warnings, emergency braking that stops and stalls the car during left turns, and a driver attention warning set off by sunlight, glasses or a glance to the right. When that warning trips, lane assist and adaptive cruise shut off and the car slows sharply. Following drivers have had to swerve. One case ended in a rear-end crash that pushed the car into another vehicle. Owners say the system cannot be fully turned off.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaintsNeither complaint describes a breakdown on the road. Both are about a safety recall notice that owners say involves the high-pressure fuel crossover pipe, with no remedy available yet. Owners are frustrated that neither the dealer nor the manufacturer can say when a fix will arrive. In one case, a dealer asked to take back a newly sold car because of the open recall. These complaints are about waiting for a repair, not a pattern of fuel system failures.
SEATS (2 complaints)
SEATS
2 complaintsThe power-folding second-row seat starts folding while someone is still sitting in it. The fold button sits where a child's knee, a shoe or a reaching hand can press it by accident. Once the seat starts moving, it keeps folding against resistance and does not seem to detect that someone is in it. Both complaints involve young children, including one in a car seat. In both, an adult had to press the button again to reverse the seat.
STRUCTURE (2 complaints)
STRUCTURE
2 complaintsThe soft-close door pulls itself shut with a hand still in the gap. Both complaints describe a thumb caught as the door swung back and the soft-close feature finished closing it. The door gives no warning. In one case it held the thumb for about 10 seconds, and the handle would not release it. Both reports involve an injury, with bruising, swelling and continued pain days later.
ENGINE (1 complaints)
ENGINE
1 complaintGenesis has known about the issue with the crossover pipe in the engine compartment since July 2024 and just recently notified me by mail regarding the recall. They have no anticipated resolution date.
STEERING (1 complaints)
STEERING
1 complaintSafety-relatedI was driving a 2025 Genesis GV80 loaner vehicle at approximately 65-70mph when I began to hear a loud noise and feel shaking consistent with a tire issue. A tire pressure warning appeared on the dashboard. I immediately slowed down and attempted to safely move to the shoulder of the road. While trying to pull over, the vehicles lane keeping assist appeared to resist my steering input, making it difficult to move fully onto the shoulder. I was focused on safely exiting the roadway die to what I believed was failing tire. Trying to reach the shoulder area, the tire suddenly blew out. The vehicle lost control, spun, and we were involved in a head-on collision with a semi-truck. My family and I are fortunate to be alive. I sustained whiplash and ongoing neck pain; my husband suffered a hand injury that is not healing. My daughter had abrasion on her chin but recently has faded away. Since the accident, I have experienced significant anxiety while driving, especially related to vehicle noises and highway conditions. My children faced a traumatic event and still continue to bring up the day of the accident or show signs of it affecting them. My concern is that the lane assist system may have interfered with my ability to safely pull over during an emergency situation involving a tire failure. We are uncertain what caused the initial tire failure. The situation I was in could pose a safety risk to other drivers if the system resists drivers input during critical moments.
LANE DEPARTURE (1 complaints)
LANE DEPARTURE
1 complaintThe contact owns a 2025 Genesis GV80. The contact stated while driving at various speeds on the highway, the vehicle jerked to the left or to the right, which required the contact to hold the steering wheel tightly for safety. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,300.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1 complaints)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaintThe contact owns a 2025 Genesis GV80. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the cruise control activated, the cruise control erroneously deactivated, causing the vehicle to suddenly decelerate. The vehicle was taken the local dealer who was unable to confirm that a failure had occurred. The contact was informed that the vehicle operated normally, due to the "Driver Attention Warning System". The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact stated that the manufacturer had issued a TSB regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 200.
Best & Worst Genesis GV80 Years
Best Genesis GV80 Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreGenesis GV80 Years to Avoid
No Genesis GV80 years are statistical outliers in our data.
Scores stay between 64 and 65 across 2 scored model years.
Genesis GV80 Reliability Score Trend
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 64/100 | Good |
Genesis GV80 Reliability Compared to Other Years
| Year | Score | vs Prior Year | Rating | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025(selected) | 64/100 | -1 | Good | 3 | 17 |
| 2024 | 65/100 | — | Good | 2 | 17 |
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Don’t buy a 2025 Genesis GV80 without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2025 Genesis GV80
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2025 Genesis GV80 does best on how many systems draw complaints (80/100) and worst on repair costs (40/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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