Genesis Years to Avoid by Model
Genesis years to avoid: the 2018 G80 (94 complaints), 2022 GV70 (86 complaints) and 2019 G70 (58 complaints). 4 of the 6 Genesis models we track have at least one avoid-rated year; the cleanest records include the 2025 GV60. Based on 738 NHTSA owner complaints, rated model year by model year.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recall campaigns & service bulletins · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
Genesis years to avoid, model by model
| Model | Years to avoid | Best years | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis G80 | 2018 | — | 211 (2017–2025) |
| Genesis G90 | None rated avoid | — | 64 (2017–2025) |
| Genesis G70 | 2019 | — | 125 (2019–2025) |
| Genesis GV80 | None rated avoid | — | 150 (2020–2025) |
| Genesis GV70 | 20222023 | — | 188 (2022–2025) |
| Genesis GV60 | 20232024 | 2025 | 0 (2023–2026) |
Verdicts are each model’s own, rated against that model’s history (see the methodology); counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume.
The worst year for each Genesis model
2018 Genesis G80: 94 NHTSA owner complaints · Full G80 breakdown →
2022 Genesis GV70: 86 NHTSA owner complaints · all avoid-rated years: 2022 and 2023 · Full GV70 breakdown →
2019 Genesis G70: 58 NHTSA owner complaints · Full G70 breakdown →
2023 Genesis GV60: 0 NHTSA owner complaints · all avoid-rated years: 2023 and 2024 · Full GV60 breakdown →
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Frequently asked questions
What Genesis years should you avoid?
By model: G80 2018; G70 2019; GV70 2022 and 2023; GV60 2023 and 2024. Each verdict matches that model's own years-to-avoid page, built from NHTSA owner-complaint and recall records.
What are the best Genesis years to buy?
The cleanest federal records by model: GV60 2025.
Which Genesis model has the most years to avoid?
The Genesis GV70, with 2 avoid-rated model years (2022 and 2023) across 4 years on record (2022–2025).
How are Genesis years to avoid rated?
Each model year's NHTSA owner complaints are weighted for severity, converted to a rate per year on the road, compared with the rest of that model's own history and adjusted for recalls. Models not yet scored that way are ranked by combined NHTSA complaint and manufacturer service-bulletin volume. Full method at /research/years-to-avoid/methodology.
Where does the Genesis data come from?
Federal records: 738 NHTSA owner complaints across 6 Genesis models, plus NHTSA recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins filed with NHTSA. Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume.