NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Genesis Gv80 Safety Ratings
The 2025 Genesis Gv80 scores 88 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 3 recalls, and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Genesis GV80 presents as a genuinely competitive safety choice in the luxury SUV segment, evidenced by a five-star overall NHTSA crash rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 88/100. This score represents a four-point gain over the 2024 model, which rated 84/100.
The 2025 Genesis GV80 received an overall five-star crash-test rating from NHTSA and a NHTSA Safety Index of 88/100, sourced from NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Genesis Gv80 ranks 84 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 88 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 15.5% |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 84 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Genesis Gv80?
The 2025 Genesis GV80 represents a measurable step forward in MotorCaliber's scoring compared to the prior model year. The Safety Index climbed from 84/100 to 88/100, both within the Strong band, but the four-point gain is driven by a near-perfect crash protection sub-score of 61 out of 70 and a full 10 out of 10 on avoidance technology, reflecting standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control across the lineup. The defect record sub-score of 17 out of 20 is solid but not perfect, consistent with three active recall campaigns. Those campaigns are meaningful: a fuel system leak risk spanning multiple model years, an instrument cluster electrical fault, and a rearview camera display failure each represent distinct safety functions. None is trivial. The five-star overall NHTSA rating anchors confidence in structural protection, while the four-star frontal result and 16 percent rollover risk are honest reminders that no vehicle scores perfectly across every dimension. Taken together, this model year's data profile is stronger than its immediate predecessor and shows no single catastrophic defect record.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Genesis Gv80 perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Genesis GV80 earned an overall five-star rating from NHTSA, driven by its five-star performance in side protection tests. Frontal crash protection received four out of five stars. The GV80 also scored four stars in rollover protection, with NHTSA measuring a 16 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20561
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Genesis Gv80 have any recalls?
Three recall campaigns cover the 2025 GV80. The first addresses potential fuel leaks in the gasoline delivery system, including hoses, lines, piping, and fittings. The second targets the electrical system instrument cluster and panel. The third concerns the backup camera sensing system, where the rearview camera display may fail. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the provided campaign data, but owners should verify remedy status by VIN.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS26V229000
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 20, 2026. Owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Genesis' number for this recall is 033G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 11, 2026.
Reported 2026-04-10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL26V019000
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or fuel gauge, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to disable the high definition (HD) radio feature until the recall remedy has been performed. The audio video navigation software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or inspected and updated by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 17, 2026. Owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's number for this recall
Reported 2026-01-16
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V584000
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2024. Owners may contact Genesis Customer service at 1-844-340-9741. Hyundai's number for this recall is 024G.
Reported 2024-08-07
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Genesis Gv80?
NHTSA has received one owner complaint for the 2025 GV80, an unverified allegation touching the Electrical System and Forward Collision Avoidance system. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged. One complaint is a very thin sample and should not be treated as a pattern.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Genesis Gv80?
For the 2025 GV80, three open recalls demand attention, covering the fuel system, instrument cluster, and rearview camera. Prospective owners should use the VIN to confirm recall remedies with NHTSA, as these issues transfer with the vehicle and become the buyer's responsibility.
- The 2025 GV80's Safety Index of 88/100 is four points higher than the 2024 model's 84/100, the largest year-over-year gain in recent GV80 history within MotorCaliber's data set.
- Three separate recall campaigns are active for this model year, covering a fuel delivery leak risk, an instrument cluster electrical fault, and a rearview camera display failure - each affecting a distinct safety-critical system.
- NHTSA's side-impact rating of five stars is the strongest individual score for this model year, while the four-star frontal and four-star rollover results, with a 16 percent rollover risk, are areas where the vehicle does not reach the top mark.
- Owner complaint volume stands at just one unverified allegation reported to NHTSA, too small a sample to identify any trend, but the alleged components - Electrical System and Forward Collision Avoidance - overlap with the active instrument cluster recall and warrant attention during a pre-purchase inspection.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Genesis Gv80 places
The 2025 Genesis Gv80 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Genesis Gv80 safety questions
Was the 2025 Genesis Gv80 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Genesis Gv80, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 88 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Genesis Gv80 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Genesis Gv80 earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 15.5%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Genesis Gv80 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Genesis Gv80. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Genesis Gv80?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2025 Genesis Gv80. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20561), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Genesis Gv80 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 84 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.