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2025 Genesis

GV70 AWD

Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI

Genesis GV70: best and worst years
2025 Genesis GV70 AWD (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2024 model year); you're viewing the 2025.

2024 photoCalreyn88CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026

Engine & performance

Efficiency

Smog score
4/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
2
Owner complaints
39 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
3

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated rear seatsUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Heated seats
    Standard
  • Heated steering wheel
    Standard
  • Leather seats
    Standard
  • Massaging seatsUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Memory seat
    Standard
  • Panoramic sunroof
    Standard
  • Ventilated seats
    Standard

Audio

  • Bang & Olufsen audioUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Premium audio (any brand)
    Standard

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view camera
    Standard
  • Backup camera
    Standard
  • Head-up displayUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Parking sensors
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise controlPart of Highway Driving Assist.
    Standard
  • Automatic emergency braking
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Standard
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Android Auto
    Standard
  • Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Keyless entry
    Standard
  • Navigation system
    Standard
  • Power liftgate
    Standard
  • Push-button start
    Standard
  • Remote start
    Standard
  • Wireless Apple CarPlayUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Wireless phone charging
    Standard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlights
    Standard
  • Roof railsUnconfirmed
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE18%
  • ENGINE13%
  • LANE DEPARTURE7%
  • SERVICE BRAKES7%
  • STEERING7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 68 total.

Genesis GV70: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

35 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jun 10, 2026ENGINE26-HA-002G TSB

    Some Genesis vehicles (listed below) equipped with Lambda-III 3.5T-GDI engines may exhibit reduced heater performance due to engine coolant deposits clogging the heater core. This bulletin provides instructions to verify the concern and to replace the front and rear heater core (if applicable).

  • May 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26-GI-002G TSB

    This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update Key Improvements and Additional Improvements tables in this TSB for a list of specific changes. The software can be downloaded via Navigation Updater (NAU) and updated by USB.

  • Apr 10, 2026AIR BAGSDTN DL

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehicle manufacturers and have primarily been found in vehicles that previously experienced a crash and underwent airbag replacement using non-genuine parts. These dangerous inflators have ruptured during

  • Apr 10, 2026AIR BAGSDTN DCS

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prior crashes, theft, or non‑certified airbag replacements. These inflators are not approved for use, may rupture during deployment, and have caused serious injuries and fatalities. Please see attached anno

  • Mar 10, 2026LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST26-AD-001G

    Some 2020MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. In the following cases, the front camera auto-calibration range may be exceeded while driving: • If the front camera is not properly installed and is completely or partially detached. • In case of excessive changes affecting the vehicle's balance (e.g., loading excessively heavy cargo in a specific location of the vehicle, or significant

  • Mar 2, 2026ENGINE26-EM-008G TSB

    Some GV70 (JK1A) vehicles equipped with 2.5T engines may display a check engine light with DTC P04F000 (EVAP System High Load Purge Line 'A' Performance) due to debris inside the dual purge ejector assembly and/or intercooler outlet hose. This bulletin provides instructions to perform a DTC check, and if necessary, replace the dual purge ejector assembly and intercooler outlet hose.

  • Dec 24, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25-BE-025G TSB

    Certain vehicles equipped with Premium Gen6 Navigation head units may exhibit issues with Genesis Connected Services, navigation, voice recognition, and Bluetooth functionality. In some cases, the home screen may display applications not intended for the U.S. market. This TSB provides the procedure to update the Premium Gen6 Navigation software to address these conditions.

  • Nov 13, 2025ENGINE914G OL

    This notice is being sent to you as our records indicate you may have previously received an important Service Campaign notice for Genesis Campaign Number 914G. “Genesis is conducting a service campaign to update the Engine Control Module (ECM) Software for certain 2021 – 2024 model year G80, certain 2022 – 2025 model year GV70, and certain 2021 – 2024 model year GV80 vehicles equipped with 2.5 T-GDI engines.” Genesis has revised the list of vehicles impacted by Campaign 914G and determined that

  • and 27 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 100k mi

Source: cars.usnews.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.