Model year 2026 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2026 Genesis GV80: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Genesis GV80 at 19–22 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 10 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

19–22

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as GV80 Coupe.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Genesis dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2026 Genesis GV80 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Genesis GV80, newest first.

Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA 26V019000 Reported Jan 16, 2026
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 031G)
Units affected
83,877 (estimate)
Problem
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."
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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 Genesis GV80 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2026 Genesis GV80 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
GV80 AWD2.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium19/24/21 mpg$3,900427
GV80 AWD3.5L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/22/19 mpg$4,350473
GV80 MHEV3.5L 6-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium17/22/19 mpg$4,350467
GV80 RWD2.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/26/22 mpg$3,750403

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2026 Genesis GV80 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2026 Genesis GV80 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 GENESIS GV80 COUPE SUV N/A AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars15.5%No
2026 GENESIS GV80 SUV N/A AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars15.5%No
2026 GENESIS GV80 SUV N/A RWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars16.9%No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2026 Genesis GV80 owner complaints

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Genesis GV80, most recently on Oct 15, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Genesis GV80 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine2
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control2
Service brakes2
Unknown or other2
Vehicle speed control2
Electrical system1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Lane departure: Assist1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Genesis GV80 model years

Genesis GV80 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 GV8019–22 mpg——5/5
2025 GV8019–21 mpg3195/5
2024 GV8020–22 mpg217—
2023 GV8020–22 mpg4435/5
2022 GV8020–23 mpg4455/5
2021 GV8020–23 mpg5615/5

All Genesis GV80 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2026 Genesis models

2026 Genesis G702026 Genesis G802026 Genesis G902026 Genesis GV602026 Genesis GV70

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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