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2023 Genesis GV80 problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls

NO ELEVATED SIGNAL
32%
11 of 34 relevant owner complaints are about the engine, transmission or fuel system

No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2023 Genesis GV80. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 32% of relevant complaints.

Better than 67% of the 1,789 model years we track (2010–2023).

Excludes 6 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 28%).

NHTSA data checked October 3, 2026
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Does the 2023 Genesis GV80 have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 11 of 34 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Genesis GV80 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (32%). For comparison, the 2022 scores 53%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.

Drivetrain complaints
11
engine, transmission, fuel
Total complaints
40
this model year
Fires reported
0
owner-reported
Recall campaigns
4
0 crashes · 0 injuries

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10 · 25%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6 · 15%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER6 · 15%
POWER TRAIN6 · 15%
VISIBILITY/WIPER4 · 10%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING3 · 8%

The years either side

2010
no data
2011
no data
2012
no data
2013
no data
2014
no data
2015
no data
2016
no data
2017
no data
2018
no data
2019
no data
2020
no data
2021
36%
16 of 59
2022
53%
20 of 44
2023
32%
11 of 40

Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.

What owners reported

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM09/21/2026
The vehicle experienced a failure of the High Pressure Fuel Crossover Pipe, a safety defect subject to NHTSA Recall 26V-229 (Manufacturer Campaign 033G). While operating the vehicle over 200 miles from home, a strong odor of raw fuel was detected inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was immediately parked at an …
POWER TRAIN08/21/2026
At approximately 68k miles, I observed hesitation when pulling away from a stop in our 2023 GV80 2.5t AWD Prestige. At 71,300 miles, we observed an increasing howling noise from the rear of the vehicle, primarily at coasting, with various tones emitted during application and release of the accelerator pedal. The rear d…
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSIO08/19/2026
I am submitting this complaint regarding the handling of a safety recall on my 2023 Genesis GV80. During an approximately seven-week service visit at an authorized Genesis dealership, I was verbally informed that the applicable safety recall had been completed. Based on my subsequent interactions, Genesis Corporate al…

Three of 11 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows more, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.

Recall campaigns on the 2023 Genesis GV80 (4)

SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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 …
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 pow…
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain Genesis 2023-2024 G80, GV80, 2025 GV70 and 2023-2025 GV70 "Electrified" vehicles. Due to a software error, the instr…

This does not say whether a particular car has an open, unrepaired recall. That depends on the VIN.

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Questions people ask about the 2023 Genesis GV80

Does the 2023 Genesis GV80 have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 11 of 34 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Genesis GV80 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (32%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.

Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2023 Genesis GV80?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns on the 2023 Genesis GV80. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Which Genesis GV80 years are better?

The 2023 has the lowest engine and transmission complaint share of the Genesis GV80 years we track (32%). The other years run higher.

Should I buy a 2023 Genesis GV80?

That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2023 Genesis GV80 shows no elevated engine or transmission pattern in owner complaints, which is a good starting point. It is still one car with its own history, so get an independent pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you commit.

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Experimental model-level information. This is not a vehicle inspection, vehicle-history report, financial advice or purchase recommendation. It describes patterns across a model year, not the condition of any individual vehicle.