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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 66% of the 1,790 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.

How the 2023 compares with other Genesis GV80 years

Of the 3 Genesis GV80 years with enough complaints to score, the 2023 is the best on engine and transmission share (32%). The worst is the 2022 (53%). By volume, the 2023 drew 40 complaints (11 drivetrain), against 44 for the 2022.

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In the full report

The rest of the picture on the 2023 Genesis GV80

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  • What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
  • Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.

What one owner 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 …

One of 11 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.

2023 Genesis GV80 fuel system recalls

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2023 Genesis GV80 involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 4 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.

fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings26V229000 · Apr 2026

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.

Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 20, 2026. Owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741.…

fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump24V282000 · Apr 2024

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.

Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this…

2 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel25V105000 · Feb 2025
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 instrument panel display may fail.…
seat belts: front23V094000 · Feb 2023
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…

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 3, 2026.

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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.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Genesis GV80?

Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2023 Genesis GV80 is electrical system: 10 of 40 complaints (25%) name it, followed by fuel/propulsion system (6) and power train (6). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap. Engine, transmission and fuel-system complaints together make up 32% of the relevant total.

Is the 2023 Genesis GV80 reliable?

On the engine and transmission, nothing stands out: 32% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain, below the 33% line where we call a signal elevated. That is better than 66% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 3 Genesis GV80 years we score, it ranks best. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.

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

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2023 Genesis GV80 involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 4 in total: 26V229000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), 24V282000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). 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. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/genesis-gv80

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