Research · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2025 Genesis GV70Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 41 owner complaints for the 2025 Genesis GV70. Most complaints involve forward collision avoidance (13) and electrical system (13). The EPA rates it 20–24 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
20–24mpg
EPA · 3 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
2campaigns
Latest Apr 2026
Owner complaints
41
Top: forward collision avoidance
Fuel cost / yr
$3,200est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Fuel system

Free remedy

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.

Fuel system, gasolineReported Apr 10, 2026NHTSA 26V229000

Electrical system: instrument cluster

Free remedy

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Electrical systemReported Feb 20, 2025NHTSA 25V105000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

41 complaints filed with NHTSA · Sep 2024 – Oct 2026
  1. Forward collision avoidance13
  2. Electrical system13
  3. Engine9
  4. Service brakes6
  5. Power train5
  6. Lane departure5
  7. Steering5
  8. Vehicle speed control3
  9. Fuel/propulsion system2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each GV70 model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
202297
202364
202420
202541
202629
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Forward collision avoidance

13 reports6 crashes
“On XXX, at approximately 10:14 AM, my husband, [XXX], was backing our 2025 Genesis GV70 3.5T Sport out of our garage at [XXX]. He states that the gas pedal felt stuck and that he could not get his foot off the accelerator. The vehicle accelerated in reverse across our driveway, struck our mailbox, crossed the street, struck a Comcast cable box, crossed the grass between two homes, struck landscaping shrubs, and finally struck a tree in a wooded area, where it came to rest (Ocean Township Police Report #XXX my husband's statement that the pedal felt stuck is recorded in that report). Fortunately, no one was injured. There was property damage to the mailbox, the cable box, and a neighbor's landscaping. I requested an investigation from Genesis Motor America (Case #XXX). Genesis inspected the vehicle and downloaded its event data. Its final determination (XXX) states that the data shows the accelerator was fully depressed before the collision and the brake was applied 0.5 seconds before impact at 26 mph, and concludes the accident was not caused by a defect. I am filing this complaint because the determination does not address two safety questions: 1. **The…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 27, 2026Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidanceCrash reportedODI 11773968

Electrical system

13 reports
“I believe my transmission is slipping. I had four events within the last 3-4 weeks. 1) after my car was running for 30 minutes, I started to slowing go up a hill from a stopped position. The car accelerated on its own and I had to slam on the breaks. I was very scarred. I did not see a warning light in dash. 2) I was pulling away from a stopped position after my car was running for 15 minutes. The car would not move and the RPMs went up to four. After five seconds, the car finally moved. 3) the car would barely accelerate after first starting it. After driving a mile, I pulled over and restarted the car. This was the only time I saw the “a” warning light go to “yellow”. 4) after driving a while, the infotainment system went black and the radio volume increased to max. I could not turn the volume down even with the manual controls. After 10 minutes the screen came back but I still didn’t have control of the volume. I pulled over and restarted the car and it fixed the problem. Today, XXX, I went to the dealer (Genesis of [XXX]) and told them all of the above and how scared I was with the acceleration. They set up an appointment for two weeks from now and said it…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 27, 2026Power train, Electrical systemODI 11774092

Engine

9 reports
“While driving and making a turn or stop and go the vehicle will not accelerate when peddle is pressed it will go about 20mph go into limp mode until you can get to a safe place to shut off engine and restart vehicle; The vehicle is at the Dealer now waiting on diagnostics report, No warning lights or code messages showing, Auto is Dangerous to my family and other drivers this happen approximately 4 times since I own this vehicle just purchased 8/4/2026 19000 miles Under manufacturer warranty”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 6, 2026Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11769260
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

3 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl turbo · 3.5L 6-cyl turbo
Transmissions
Automatic (S8)
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
GV70 AWD
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI · All-Wheel Drive
222824$3,200369
GV70 AWD
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, with Sport Mode · All-Wheel Drive
192622$3,500408
GV70 AWD
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI · All-Wheel Drive
182420$3,850441
  • GV70 AWD
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI
    22 city · 28 hwy · $3,200/yr
    24
    mpg comb.
  • GV70 AWD
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, with Sport Mode
    19 city · 26 hwy · $3,500/yr
    22
    mpg comb.
  • GV70 AWD
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI
    18 city · 24 hwy · $3,850/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Genesis GV70 SUV AWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
13.0%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 20556
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2025 GV70 questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Genesis GV70 have?

2 safety recalls as of Nov 10, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2025 Genesis GV70 problems?

Owners filed 41 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are forward collision avoidance (13), electrical system (13), engine (9). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2025 Genesis GV70 get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Genesis GV70 at 20–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).

How safe is the 2025 Genesis GV70?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2025 Genesis GV70 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026