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NHTSA complaints, Jan 1 to Aug 24, 2026 Updated Aug 24

Genesis complaints are up 87% this year

198 complaints across 6 Genesis models filed with NHTSA in 2026 so far, against 106 in the same window last year. The Genesis Gv70 files the most, with 72.

2026 YTD
198
across 6 models
Same window 2025
106
Jan 1 to Aug 24
Year over year
+87%
market overall +2%
Most complained
Genesis Gv70
72 of 198, 36%

Every Genesis model, ranked by 2026 complaints

Model20262025ChangeTop area
Genesis Gv70 72 21 +243% Electrical system
Genesis Gv80 43 26 +65% Electrical system
Genesis G80 28 20 +40% Electrical system
Genesis G70 28 17 n/a Engine
Genesis Gv60 16 14 n/a Electrical system
Genesis G90 11 8 n/a Electrical system

Models with a link have a full page with trend, model-year breakdown and FAQ. The rest had too few complaints for a page but still appear in the checker search.

How to read this

Raw totals track how many of each Genesis are on the road as much as they track quality, so the best-sellers sit at the top by volume alone. The change column is the better signal: sales are roughly stable year to year, so a sharp rise means the per-vehicle complaint rate genuinely moved. Top area is NHTSA's own component category most often cited, which is where to focus a pre-purchase inspection. Look up any car in the Car Complaint Checker, or read the 2026 study for the market-wide picture.

Frequently asked questions

Which Genesis model has the most complaints in 2026?

The Genesis Gv70, with 72 NHTSA complaints filed between Jan 1 and Aug 24, 2026. Its most-cited problem area is electrical system. Raw counts track how many are on the road, so the best-selling model usually tops this list.

Are Genesis complaints rising?

Across all Genesis models, complaints went from 106 to 198 year over year (+87%), against a market that rose about 2%. The fastest riser is the Genesis Gv70 at +243%.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database, complaints received 2026-01-01..2026-08-24, compared with 2025-01-01..2025-08-24 (same window). Counted once per complaint ID, vehicles only. Aggregated data is available under CC BY 4.0 with a link to GarageCalc.