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ProblemsByVin Index / 2023-GENESIS-GV80 / COMPLAINTS
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2023 Genesis GV80 owner complaints

35 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

other 8 complaints shown

12/19/2023 ODI #11560941.0

The Adaptive Cruise Control will slow the car down or try to bring it to a stop from speed on a highway for no reason, with no other vehicle in close proximity. Sometimes it occurs on a curve when the car seems to react to a guard rail or snow bank. Very often it is on a long straight stretch of road with no one in sight. Car just aggressively decelerates. The only action is to press the accelerator or shut the cruise control off in order to overcome the problem. Clearly this puts vehicle occupants at risk because the car creates a risky driving situation on highways. Have brought it to a dealer where the service manager acknowledged that this is an issue with this vehicle that others have complained about, but Genesis has not addressed. Message boards and Genesis on-line forums are

09/15/2025 ODI #11687371.0

I am the owner of a 2023 Genesis GV80 and have experienced a recurring issue with the vehicle’s windshield. I have owned the vehicle for nearly three years and, in that time, have spent more days driving with a cracked windshield than without. Even the smallest of impacts, such as minor stone chips, immediately expand into large cracks, leaving no opportunity for a standard resin repair through companies like Safelite. To date, I have gone through three new windshields, all replaced with factory OEM glass and professionally installed by a reputable auto glass repair company in Portage, Michigan that specializes in high-end vehicles. Despite this, the problem persists. This ongoing defect presents a consistent safety concern and raises serious questions about the durability and quality of t

08/22/2023 ODI #11540128.0

Forward collision warning and active assist are practically inoperable. The vehicle doesn't detect the car in front of it and doesn't show it on display. The operation doesn't match the described function in the owner's manual. After trying to work with Genesis Corporate office and dealer, I could replicate the problem during the test drive that was conducted after dealer performed extensive diagnostics together with Genesis tech support. System didn't return any fault codes. Dealer documented the issue in the service record. During the test drive, the WARNING system finally activated when collision would have been imminent only prevented from the accident by the technician driving by slamming on the brakes. The emergency braking system didn't activate at all. I drove various loaner cars

08/17/2023 ODI #11539148.0

The newly purchased vehicle experienced a seat malfunction, leading to its return the next day. The seat was unresponsive, failing to adjust forward or backward when entering or exiting the vehicle. Upon inspection by the service department, the problem was attributed to the seat module. Despite replacing the seat module twice, the issue persists. The problem has been confirmed by the dealer's service department, and attempts to rectify it with seat module replacements have been unsuccessful so far. No other inspections by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives have taken place. No warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms were present before the failure occurred. The problem was identified during routine vehicle use, without any prior indicators of impending malfunctio

08/10/2023 ODI #11537771.0

I was driving and the car just stopped in the middle of the road. I had to turn the car off and restart. Once I did the car wouldn’t get any speed but the RPM would go up to 4 or 5. I finally got the car home and had it towed the next morning. After 9 days in the shop, I was advised it needed a new fuel pump but no ETA on when the car will be repaired.

07/25/2023 ODI #11534417.0

Car engine stalled multiple times after a stop. Once car did that right after light turned green and I tried to accelerate. Almost causing accident by getting hit by behind. Also did it in parking lot, what happens the gages stop showing information and only the miles driven on the bottom left. Twice had to turn car on and off, once it was able to start back up on its own after pressing accelerator. Dropped off vehicle in dealer today for repair, they mentioned prior year models issue was related to fuel pump. No warning lamps or system failure notification, just some information on dash going away for a bit.

07/25/2023 ODI #11534418.0

Horn stopped working. Can not honk or alert others around. Problem confirmed at dealer currently for repair. No warning lamps or messages

07/03/2023 13,000 mi ODI #11530139.0

The contact owns a 2023 Genesis GV80. The contact stated that upon trying to reposition the front passenger’s side seat, the seat unable to be moved or adjusted. After several attempts to adjust the front passenger’s seat, the seat moved freely from side to side, stopping extremely closely to the dashboard. The contact stated that the closeness to the dashboard rendered the front passenger’s seat unusable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the seat track and mechanism were defective and needed to be replaced; however, the parts for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000.

electrical 5 complaints shown

9 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
11/16/2024 ODI #11625735.0

I feel there is a flaw in mechanical and electrical. There is no emergency release from the outside of vehicle to get to the battery. The battery went dead I had to crawl from the front seat.(locks were dead as battery was dead) all the way to the rear hatch to release the lever to open the hatch to get to the battery. There were no outside mechanisms to get to the battery once the battery is dead. How is this safe.

09/29/2025 ODI #11690321.0

On September 28, 2025, after parking in my garage on a hot day (~80°F), my Genesis GV80 automatically locked all doors while my 3-year-old child and dog were still inside. My keys were also locked in the vehicle. Neither the driver nor passenger door thumbprint sensors responded. For approximately 20 minutes, I was unable to unlock the car while my daughter was trapped inside crying and screaming. I was forced to call the police and emergency services. The situation was only resolved when I calmed my daughter enough to press the unlock button from inside, just before the ambulance arrived. Police responded to the scene and a report was made. This is the second time this defect has occurred. A nearly identical incident happened previously when my daughter was 2 years old, though I did not

09/29/2025 ODI #11690323.0

On September 28, 2025, after parking in my garage on a hot day (~80°F), my Genesis GV80 automatically locked all doors while my 3-year-old child and dog were still inside. My keys were also locked in the vehicle. Neither the driver nor passenger door thumbprint sensors responded. For approximately 20 minutes, I was unable to unlock the car while my daughter was trapped inside crying and screaming. I was forced to call the police and emergency services. The situation was only resolved when I calmed my daughter enough to press the unlock button from inside, just before the ambulance arrived. Police responded to the scene and a report was made. This is the second time this defect has occurred. A nearly identical incident happened previously when my daughter was 2 years old, though I did not

09/01/2025 ODI #11684295.0

On [XXX], the GV80 experienced a complete electrical system failure (dashboard lights began flashing and eventually went black, display screen went black, steering wheel locked and brakes were hard to engage), all while my wife was driving on a major highway in rush hour traffic. The dealership claims this electrical system failure was caused by improper battery cable hookup, but this is incorrect. I have time stamped photographs showing a wiring harness that was already burned before any battery cables were connected. I also have documentation proving when the tow truck was dispatched to the vehicle’s location. Dealer Findings *Service advisor stated that there was improper procedure from someone hooking up cables to wrong posts and burning the wire(The issue occurred prior to any batt

07/26/2024 ODI #11604707.0

Stalls or Stops while driving. Increased RPM when gearing down and lunging with zero fuel pedal applied. Lunging/delayed forward motion from stop with acceleration. Electrical system random issues including unable to hold a charge, parasitic battery drain.

visibility 2 complaints shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $350 · see visibility cluster analysis →
10/26/2022 ODI #11491062.0

There is a golf ball size indentation on the black border of the windshield with 6-18-33" cracks extending to the mirror with glass shards covering the dash. There was not other vehicles or rock at the incident. We have a friend who has a 2022 GV 80 and has had three rock hit her windshield to chip and that have caused cracks the entire width of the windshield. The car was purchased on 9/5 with approximately 700 miles.

10/15/2022 ODI #11489360.0

The front Windshield has an indentation the size of a golf ball below the seal and above the hood and cracks that extend 12- 18 " beyond the golf ball size indentation. There was no other vehicle, no rock, traveling below the speed limit at 55 on a Friday afternoon on Route 12 from Wimberly, Texas.

lighting 1 complaint shown

12/03/2023 ODI #11558159.0

Due to bad deals, one of our front lights was filled with water. Causing multiple sensors to go off, like our lane departure and camera features. Car had 5 warnings on dash

powertrain 1 complaint shown

4 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
11/29/2023 ODI #11557522.0

Car suddenly stops while driving. Usually when stop at a red light, stop sign, or yield sign where I have to accelerate. Transmission turns to P itself and hear a grinding noise.

engine 1 complaint shown

09/15/2023 ODI #11544854.0

When I was driving my 2023 GV 80, I was applying pressure onto the gas pedal and the car suddenly started jerking. The car was not accelerating then the check engine sign came on and then the car completely turned off. Then I restarted the car and it was moving really slow. Similar incident happened few other times and luckily I was able to pull over to the parking lot after turning on the hazard light. I drove my car over to the dealership and dropped it off. I am afraid that someone is going to get killed in an accident while they're driving on the highway or crossing the streets

brakes 1 complaint shown

08/04/2023 6,900 mi ODI #11536508.0

The contact owns a 2023 Genesis GV80. The contact stated that while his wife was reversing up, the vehicle abruptly braked. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle abruptly braked and stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,900.

Showing 300 of 35 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2023/Genesis/GV80#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-28. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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