Genesis is regarded as a pretty reliable brand, but the NHTSA includes Genesis recalls under the Hyundai brand, with a whopping 1,195,458 units recalled so far this year. The increasingly-popular Genesis SUV segment's greatest contribution to that total would be a 235,792-unit recall, shared with Kia, for fuel leaks between the pipe and fuel rail, affecting the 2026 Genesis GV70.These big recall numbers are uncharacteristic for both the Hyundai and Genesis brands, which, according to the latest J.D. Power dependability survey, rank right around the industry average for reliability. As you will find through this list, however, these numbers have been driven up by a handful of outliers, while four of Genesis' five SUVs available for the 2026 model year have only been recalled a single time.The Genesis SUVs on this list have been arranged from least to most reliable based on factors including typical repair costs, J.D. Power Quality & Reliability ratings, and total number of recalls for the 2026 model year. Genesis GV70 The Compact Luxury Crossover Starts At $48,985 2025 Genesis GV70 2.5T AWD frontGenesis introduced the GV70 in 2020 for the 2022 model year. The car was refreshed with a facelift in 2024, but is still in its first generation. The GV70 has been included in three recalls for the 2026 model year. One of these was the same instrument panel display failure experienced by owners of pretty much every other Genesis currently on sale, and another was the fuel leak we addressed above. Three units were included in a recall for faulty airbags. Replacing The GV70's Catalytic Converter Can Be Expensive RepairPal lists the following as the most expensive common fixes for the GV70. Catalytic converter replacement $5,132 - $5,260 Radiator fan assembly replacement $1,696 - $2,067 AC condenser replacement $1,209 - $1,394 Wheel hub assembly replacement $928 - $1,028 Oil pressure sensor replacement $604 - $811 The only report on file for the 2026 GV70 on CarComplaints is for that instrument panel display failure addressed by the recall. Genesis GV80 The Mid-Size Luxury SUV Starts at $57,700 2025 Genesis GV80 SUVThe Genesis GV80 was introduced in 2020 for the 2021 model year, with a facelift hitting the market in 2023, bringing a revised instrument cluster and a 14.5-inch infotainment screen, along with some exterior cosmetic changes.You can probably guess what the 2026 GV80's sole recall was for. Between the 2025 and 2026 model years, the GV80 accounts for 47,853 of the total 83,877 Genesis units recalled for instrument panel display failure. Fuel Pump Replacements Top The List Of Most Expensive Common Fixes RepairPal lists the following as the most expensive common fixes for the GV80. Fuel pump replacement $2,175 - $2,275 Wheel replacement $1,389 - $1,424 Power seat switch replacement $1,051 - $1,123 Intake manifold gasket replacement $862 - $1,042 Alternator voltage regulator replacement $547 - $734 To find any reports for the GV80 on CarComplaints, you have to go back to the 2021 model year, when a couple drivers were experiencing peeling paint, two more were dealing with sunroof leaks, and a fifth driver was having troubles with the driver assist, experiencing steering vibration and shuddering at 17,000 miles. Genesis Electrified GV70 The Electric Compact Starts At $64,380 2025 Genesis Electrified GV70 Exterior front / sideThe Electrified GV70 was introduced in 2021, going on sale in 2022 for the 2023 model year. The GV70 was barely out for a year when it underwent the same facelift as the ICE GV70. The Electrified GV70 is a fully battery-powered SUV with two motors for all-wheel drive.The only recall affecting the newest Electrified GV70s is for instrument panels going blank, just like in almost every other Genesis on the road right now. The GV70 Has Generated No Serious Common Maintenance Issues According to RepairPal, the most expensive common jobs for the Electrified GV70 mostly have to do with basic diagnostics and tests, including the following. Pre-purchase car inspection $229 - $336 General diagnosis $153 - $224 Noise diagnosis $153 - $224 No start diagnosis $153 - $224 Vibration diagnosis $153 - $224 EVs are kind of like smartphones in that many of their issues come down to software malfunctions which are more easily corrected with a quick update at the shop, or over the air, rather than at home in your garage.Electric cars are generally regarded as being lower-maintenance than comparable ICE vehicles. You still have parts like suspension and steering to worry about, but the powertrain is streamlined down to a battery, a motor, and the software and wiring to run it. No engine oil, no transmission fluid, no spark plugs to change. The cost of purchase is usually higher, but the cost of ownership is much lower. Genesis GV80 Coupe The Sporty Coupe-Styled SUV Starts At $81,850 genesis-2025-gv80-coupeThe Coupe version of the Genesis GV80 was launched in 2023, with a sporty 3.5-liter turbocharged engine and some stylish upgrades including a flat-bottom steering wheel and carbon fiber interior trim features. For the 2026 model year, the GV80 Coupe's sole recall is for, guess what? Image failing to display on the instrument cluster screen. The GV80 Coupe Suffers From The Same Common Issues As The GV80 RepairPal and J.D. Power both regard the GV80 Coupe as a trim option for the GV80. That's not exactly what the GV80 Coupe is, but it is built on the same platform with many of the same features, so, close enough.A handful of Coupe owners in the r/GenesisMotors subreddit have reported loss of engine power, dashboard errors, and weak air conditioners, but these reports are few and far between. Genesis GV60 The Electric Subcompact Starts At $52,525 2025 Genesis GV60 side profile shotGenesis launched the Genesis GV60 in 2021, with the electric SUV hitting the market in North America for the 2023 model year. The GV60 is still in its first generation, sharing its platform with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6. Thus far, the Genesis GV60 has only been subject to a single recall, for instrument panel display failure in a number of Genesis vehicles. Out of 83,877 affected units, only 305 2026 Genesis GV60s are included in the recall. An over-the-air fix is expected to correct the issue. The GV60 Is Fairly Low-Maintenance The most common issues affecting the GV60, according to RepairPal, include the following. Stabilizer bushing replacement $1,366 - $1,979 Sunroof motor replacement $1,303 - $1,581 Air conditioning expansion valve replacement $1,029 - $1,093 Air bag occupant sensor replacement $601 - $679 Tie rod replacement $297 - $339 The GV60 hasn't been around for very long, so it hasn't had much time to develop a lot of maintenance issues. The consensus among owners is that the car has generally proven to be fairly unproblematic and low-maintenance. The most common complaints pertain to the car's limited range in cold weather, which is less a maintenance concern than it is an issue that all EVs face, losing a minimum of around 10% of range in harsh winters.While the GV60 holds a lower Quality & Reliability rating with J.D. Power than any other car on this list, we're ultimately naming it the most reliable of the bunch for the fact that it's the cheapest to maintain, and it's only been recalled a single time. The car's most serious issue can be addressed with a simple over-the-air update, and the electric powertrain won't require any transmission fluid or oil changes. If you want a luxury car that will likely never require you to look under the hood, this is it.
