Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about this car, most about the electrical, automatic emergency braking, and transmission. The 9 checks below target those problems, in the order you would do them at the car.
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0/9 checked
2025 Genesis GV70: inspection sheet
Before you go, or before you touch the car0/2
Ask the seller not to warm the car up first0/1
At least 20 minutes, with some highway0/6
These checks are specific to this model year. For tires, body panels, fluids, and the other basics every used car needs, use the general inspection guide.
Nearby years usually share most parts, so their problems are worth checking on this car too.
Worth adding to your 2025 checks
Worth adding to your 2025 checks
Worth adding to your 2025 checks
EPA figures for each version of the 2025 Genesis GV70. Use them to confirm you are looking at the version that was advertised, and as a yardstick on the test drive.
| Version | Drive | EPA rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 24 mpg |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 20 mpg |
Owners report these failures starting around the mileages below. A car inside one of these ranges deserves a closer look at that part, or records showing it was already fixed.
Sudden loss of drive power
1,500–3,100 miles
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Genesis GV70, grouped by the part owners named. Open a row to read what goes wrong.
The car loses drive power or refuses to start, often with the immobilizer light on. In one case it would not go faster than 15 mph until the dealer replaced the Integrated Charging Control Unit. Other reports describe the driver's instrument panel or the infotainment screen going blank now and then. Dealers struggle to diagnose these faults unless they show up during testing. The failures come early, at 1500 and 6,000 miles. A few reports also mention unwanted automatic braking with a front collision warning, seats that adjust themselves while driving, and fast brake wear.
Automatic emergency braking kicks in with nothing in the way. It happens on the highway with cruise control on, in reverse, and in normal driving. Drivers describe hard, jolting stops and close calls with being rear-ended. One of the 3 complaints involves a crash. Lane keeping assist also jerks the steering wheel for no reason. One owner reports that an earlier GV70 was bought back for the same problem. False braking in reverse can leave the car stuck in the path of oncoming traffic during a turnaround.
The vehicle suddenly loses power while driving. It shows a warning to check the EV system, or every dashboard warning light flashes. Turning the car off and back on restores normal driving for a while. Repeat dealer visits and replaced parts do not always fix it, and the problem comes back after the car is declared repaired. Losing power in traffic is a real collision risk, and the fault can come back without warning.
Power steering cuts out while the car is moving, and drive power goes with it. Reports describe a pop and a "Check Electric Vehicle System" warning, or a flood of warnings covering brakes, charging, ABS, oil pressure, and AWD. In one case a failed ICCU also took down the main and 12-volt batteries, and the car was towed to the dealer. Restarting may clear the lights briefly before they return. Losing steering assist and acceleration at the same time is a serious loss-of-control risk.
The accelerator stops responding. At partial throttle nothing happens. At full throttle the engine revs to between 4 and 5 thousand rpm without upshifting or gaining speed. In another case the car would not go faster than 5 mph with the pedal fully pressed, and there was trouble restarting afterward. Both reports came early, at 3,100 and 11,000 miles. In at least one case the dealer could not find the cause. Losing acceleration is dangerous in heavy traffic and on busy roads.
Excerpts from complaints GV70 owners filed with NHTSA, as written. Listen for the same symptoms on your test drive.
Breakers apply pressure even when fluid says it’s normal. Had it checked out, breaks go out super quick. The surround view cameras show four very prevalent blind spots. Seats micro adjust and inflate during all drive modes. Causing driver to move up or down slowing during the duration of the drive.
Filed with NHTSA, November 2024
Complaints for this year next to the average for the other model years, area by area.
The 2025 ranks third for owner complaints among 5 GV70 years, well under the average of the others. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, so compare like with like.
Recall repairs are free at any Genesis dealer, but the seller may never have had them done. Check each campaign number against the VIN.
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.".
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel display software, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's number for this recall is 026G.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IONIQ 5, 2023-2025 IONIQ 6, Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 "Electrified," and Genesis G80 "Electrified" vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or Genesis customer service at 1-844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 272 (Hyundai) and 025G (Genesis). This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 24V-204. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V-204 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Cars shoppers compare with the Genesis GV70, with their own 2025 checklists.
2025 owner complaints, side by side
