At the shop, Genesis transmission and driveline issues have a recognizable signature. 81 documented complaints across 10 year-model entries from 2017 to 2024 is consistent with what we see come in. 2022 Genesis GV70 tops the list, but the pattern repeats across years. Multiple generations are affected. 3 crash reports on file. Not a high count, but the failure mode has put owners in the position to file. Repair exposure averages $2,500, which is meaningful money outside warranty. Pull a transmission fluid sample if you can. Color and smell tell you more than mileage alone. If the fluid is dark or smells burnt, walk.
ProblemsByVin GENESIS / POWERTRAIN
10 model-year entries · 2017–2024
Genesis powertrain problems
81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Genesis vehicles for powertrain issues. See powertrain across all makes →
Complaints
81
Recalls
0
Year-models
10
Avg fix
$2,500
3crashes
1injury
Worst-affected Genesis model-years for powertrain Top 10 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2022 Genesis GV70
18 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2023 Genesis GV70
15 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2023 Genesis GV60
12 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2019 Genesis G70
7 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2017 Genesis G80
7 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2024 Genesis GV70
6 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2018 Genesis G80
5 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2023 Genesis G70
4 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2023 Genesis GV80
4 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2017 Genesis G90
3 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
Common questions
How many Genesis powertrain complaints are on file with NHTSA?
81 complaints across 10 model-year entries from 2017 to 2024. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Genesis.
Which Genesis model has the most powertrain complaints?
The 2022 Genesis GV70 leads with 18 complaints in this category. Next: 2023 GV70 (15) and 2023 GV60 (12).
What does it cost to fix Genesis powertrain problems?
Independent shops average $2,500 for powertrain repairs across the Genesis lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Genesis powertrain recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover powertrain issues on Genesis vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Shop Foreman, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Genesis.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.