Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Genesis GV70, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Fuel/propulsion system29
- Engine21
- Power train21
- Unknown or other18
- Vehicle speed control10
- Electrical system10
- Steering8
- Forward collision avoidance7
- Exterior lighting6
- Suspension5
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 injuries and 2 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2022 Genesis GV70 failed the safety check 0.44% of the time — 48% less often than the average 2022 passenger car (0.85%). Median odometer at inspection: 16,243 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
141 cars built in 2022 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 4 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
2 2022 cars are on the New Zealand register; 50% arrived as used imports, 50% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Genesis GV70 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2022 Genesis GV70 SUV RWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 9.7–11.6 L/100 km (about 20–24 mpg US), CO₂ 229–275 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| GV70 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.7 | 8.4 | 9.7 |
| GV70 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 12.9 | 10.0 | 11.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
6 Transport Canada recalls for the 2022 Genesis GV70.
| 2026185 9 Apr 2026 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles, the nuts for the crossover fuel pipe may not have been properly tightened. As a result, fuel could leak. Safety Risk: A fuel… |
| 2024552 23 Sept 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" a… |
| 2024235 19 Apr 2024 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail when the outside temperature is high. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not s… |
| 2023505 12 Sept 2023 | Fuel System This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2024-235. Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail when the outside tempe… |
| 2023074 17 Feb 2023 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt pretensioners. As a result, the driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners co… |
| 2021627 13 Oct 2021 | Seats And Restraints This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2023-074. Issue: On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt pretensioner… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Genesis GV70, GV80, G80, and G90 vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Genesis G80, GV80, and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Genesis GV80, 2021-2023 Genesis G80, 2022-2023 Genesis GV70, and 2023 Genesis GV60 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Genesis told its dealers about the 2022 Genesis GV70: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011760 | Certain GV70 (JK1) and GV80 (JX1) vehicles may exhibit water leakage inside the vehicle due to the sunroof drain hose plugs being clogged with foreign material or a water gurgling noise from the sunroof while driving in the rain. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to replace the front sunroof drain hose plugs and, if necessary, modify the rear drain hose plugs. |
| 11009768 | Certain GV70 (JK1, JK1A), GV80 (JX1) and G80 (RG3) vehicles may have a hum or whine noise condition from the rear differential at certain speeds. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect the vehicle for the hum or whine noise and if necessary to tighten the rear differential lock nut first. If the hum or whine noise remains, then replace the rear differential or other driveline components as necessary. |
| 11009411 | Certain Genesis vehicles (listed below) equipped with Lambda-III 3.5T-GDI engines may exhibit reduced heater performance due to engine coolant deposits clogging the heater core. This bulletin provides instructions to verify the concern and to replace the front and rear heater core (if applicable). |
| 11008005 | This message provides instructions for vehicles experiencing an incomplete Over-The-Air (OTA) AVN software update. |
| 11007468 | Genesis has become aware that some vehicles may experience an incomplete Over-The-Air (OTA) AVN software update. |
| 11006825 | This bulletin provides information to inspect and replace the front or rear wheel bearing hub assemblies for all Genesis vehicles. This procedure is applicable when noise (whirring, roaring, grinding, rumbling, etc.) is present which gets louder when driving with more speed. |
| 11006120 | Certain GV70 (JK1) and GV80 (JX1) vehicles may exhibit water leakage inside the vehicle due to the sunroof drain hose plugs being clogged with foreign material. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to replace the front sunroof drain hose plugs and modify the rear drain hose plugs. |
| 11002757 | Certain G80 (RG3), GV70 (JK1), GV70 Electrified (JK1A EV), and GV80 (JX1) vehicles equipped with the AVN 6th Gen system may experience an incomplete OTA update. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to check whether the OTA update completed and, if not, update the AVN 6th Gen system using the applicable supplied USB drive(s). |
| 11000783 | Certain GV70 (JK1 and JK1A), GV80 (JX1) and G80 (RG3) vehicles may have a hum or whine noise condition from the rear differential at certain speeds. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect the vehicle for the hum or whine noise and if necessary to tighten the rear differential lock nut first. If the hum or whine noise remains, then replace the rear differential or other driveline components as necessary. |
| 11000781 | Certain GV70 (JK1 and JK1A), GV80 (JX1) and G80 (RG3) vehicles may have a hum or whine noise condition from the rear differential at certain speeds. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect the vehicle for the hum or whine noise and if necessary to tighten the rear differential lock nut first. If the hum or whine noise remains, then replace the rear differential or other driveline components as necessary. |
| 11000776 | When servicing an 8-speed automatic transmission vehicle with a Check Engine light and any of the DTCs listed below, follow the Service Procedure and, if necessary, replace the E-module. |
| 10253054 | This bulletin provides information related to the ECM(Engine Control Module) software update for 3.5L GDI engine equipped vehicles that experience check engine light, no drivability issue, and with either of the following DTC found stored in the ECM: P2096 - Post Catalyst Fuel Trim - System Too Lean (Bank 1). P2098 - Post Catalyst Fuel Trim - System Too Lean (Bank 2). |
| 10253049 | Genesis applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. These spots are the result of moisture trapped between the PPF and the paint. |
| 10253048 | This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transmission for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear). |
| 10253041 | Certain 2022 GV70 (JK1) vehicles may have the driver-side rear suspension coil out of position. This condition could lead to a squeak noise during suspension movement. This bulletin outlines the procedures to inspect the driver-side rear suspension coil position setting and, if necessary, adjust the coil to its correct position. |
| 10253038 | This bulletin provides a procedure to transfer oil pressure data to the TCU using GDS Mobile. This procedure is necessary to reduce the TCU learning time and improve the shift quality. Before replacing an automatic transmission (Pages 2~3): Input the data from the new transmission into the TCU using the GDS. Before replacing a TCU (Pages 4~6): Back up the oil pressure data from the old TCU into the GDS and then transfer the data to the new TCM. |
| 10249710 | This bulletin provides information on the Integrated LED Control Unit (ILCU) which is now available as a separate service part from the head lamp assembly for certain G70 (IK), GV70 (JK1), GV70 Electrified (JK1a EV), and GV80 (JX1) vehicles. For G70 (IK) vehicles, the ILCU is called LED Drive Module (LDM). In cases where the head lamp assembly needs replacement due to exterior damage such as a cracked lens, broken housing, etc., it is recommended to replace the head lamp sub-assembly only (not the entire head lamp assembly) and reuse the existing ILCU or LDM if no problem is found with it. |
| 10249695 | Certain GV70 (JK1 and JK1A), GV80 (JX1) and G80 (RG3) vehicles may have a noise condition from the rear differential at certain speeds while accelerating or decelerating. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect the vehicle for noise and if necessary to tighten the lock nut or if necessary replace the differential. |
| 10247603 | This bulletin is issued to provide the extended battery diagnosis procedure using GDS. This battery diagnosis function displays the various battery-related faults such as: Internal short circuit Battery deterioration Malfunction of electronic parts Insufficient battery charge Normal battery Charging defect Battery diagnosis uses the battery sensor history saved for the last 30 days and ICU diagnostic communication to track battery state of charge (SOC) and current parasitic draw history. |
| 10245584 | When servicing any of the specified vehicles below with the corresponding DTCs, follow the step-by-step procedures in this bulletin. Electronic-Limited Slip Differential (E-LSD) actuator DTC codes P188213, P188900, or P189600 |
| 10245583 | When servicing any of the specified vehicles below with the corresponding DTCs, follow the step-by-step procedures in this bulletin. Transfer case actuator DTC codes P196000, P195800, or P195513 |
| 10244957 | Certain GV70 (JK1 and JK1A), GV80 (JX1) and G80 (RG3) vehicles may have a noise condition from the rear differential at certain speeds while accelerating or decelerating. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect the vehicle for noise and if necessary to tighten the lock nut or if necessary replace the differential. |
| 10244956 | Neutral Coasting Mode may not activate under certain conditions when the battery State of Charge (SOC) is less than 75%. This update revises the software logic to be activated regardless of battery SOC. |
| 10243320 | This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect the steering universal joint dust cover for noise, and if necessary, apply grease on certain Genesis vehicles. |
| 10241898 | Certain GV70 (JK1 and JK1A), GV80 (JX1) and G80 (RG3) vehicles may have a noise condition from the rear differential at certain speeds while accelerating or decelerating. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect the vehicle for noise and if necessary to tighten the lock nut or if necessary replace the differential. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Seat Belt Pretensioners May Rupture
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation