Vehicle make

GENESIS

1,128 NHTSA complaints and 29 safety recalls across 9 models, every figure pulled straight from federal records.

Complaints
1,128
Recalls
29
Models
9

How does GENESIS compare?

GENESISTOYOTAAll makes

Average NHTSA crash rating(higher is safer)Beats TOYOTA
GENESIS5 ★
TOYOTA4.69 ★
All makes4.67 ★
Complaints per model(lower is better)Beats TOYOTA
GENESIS125
TOYOTA1,382
All makes500
Recalls per model(lower is better)Beats TOYOTA
GENESIS3.2
TOYOTA3.7
All makes3.4

GENESIS models by complaint volume

Top nameplates, all model-years combined

complaints

What this shows Within GENESIS's lineup, the GV70 carries the most NHTSA complaints. High-volume nameplates accumulate more filings simply because more of them are on the road, drill into a model for its per-year and per-component breakdown.

Source NHTSA consumer complaint database As of 2026

GENESIS is registered with NHTSA as a vehicle manufacturer and carries 1,128 consumer safety complaints across 9 nameplates in the Office of Defects Investigation public database. The brand has been the subject of 29 safety recalls. Every one of those figures is pulled directly from NHTSA's published datasets, not from owner forums, manufacturer marketing, or third-party reliability surveys, so the numbers you see reflect the same data federal regulators use when they decide whether to escalate a preliminary evaluation into an engineering analysis or a formal defect order.

Model-level volume varies widely inside any automaker's portfolio: best-sellers accumulate complaints simply because more vehicles are on the road, while limited-run trims and discontinued nameplates often carry disproportionately high complaint rates per unit sold. Inside GENESIS's lineup, the single highest complaint count sits with the GV70 (284 filings, model years 2022–2026), followed by G80 and GV80. Use the table below to compare nameplate-by-nameplate counts, then drill into a specific model to see which components dominate and which model years concentrate the crash, fire, and fatality reports.

No open NHTSA investigations are currently tracked against GENESIS in this dataset, meaning the Office of Defects Investigation is not, at this moment, reviewing a specific defect allegation for the brand. Recall status, by contrast, is backward-looking: it tells you what the manufacturer has already been compelled to remedy, not what they are being asked to remedy next. Together, complaints, investigations, and recalls form the three-layer early-warning system federal safety regulators have relied on since the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.

Which GENESIS models get the most complaints?

ModelComplaints
GV70284
G80274
GV80218
G70160
GV6092
G9081
GV70 ELECTRIFIED9
G80 ELECTRIFIED5
GV80 COUPE5

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints has GENESIS received?
GENESIS has received 1,128 NHTSA complaints across 9 models and 29 safety recalls.
Is GENESIS reliable?
GENESIS has 1,128 total NHTSA complaints across all models. Compare complaint counts per model and model year to identify which GENESIS vehicles have the fewest reported issues.
How do I check for GENESIS recalls?
Browse GENESIS models on PlainCars to see recall history by model and year, or visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN for official recall status. All recall data on PlainCars comes directly from NHTSA.
Where does GENESIS complaint data come from?
All complaint and recall data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are filed by vehicle owners and NHTSA publishes them publicly.
What do GENESIS complaints cover?
NHTSA complaints include consumer-reported issues with brakes, engines, airbags, steering, electrical systems, and other safety-related components. Each complaint may note crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths associated with the defect.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Top GENESIS Models

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.