Head-to-head reliability

Genesis GV70 vs Toyota Camry

How the Genesis GV70 and Toyota Camry compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.

Genesis GV70212 complaints · 15 recalls Fewer issues per year
Toyota Camry2,077 complaints · 27 recalls

Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records

Which should you buy?

Genesis GV70 averages fewer NHTSA complaints per year. Genesis GV70 has 212 complaints and 15 recalls on record; Toyota Camry has 2,077 complaints and 27 recalls. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.

The numbers

Side-by-side NHTSA record

Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.

CategoryGenesis GV70Toyota Camry
Total complaintsAll model years combined212 Better2,077
Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns15 Better27
Crash reportsCrash-related complaints16 Better177
Complaints per yearAveraged across model years42.4 Better207.7
Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints10 Better161
Reported deathsTied to owner complaints21 Better

Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.

What actually goes wrong

The problems owners report

The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.

Genesis GV70

  1. 01POWER TRAIN46
  2. 02FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM44
  3. 03ENGINE43
  4. 04ELECTRICAL SYSTEM39
  5. 05UNKNOWN OR OTHER34
In owners' words — POWER TRAIN

I am writing to formally escalate a serious unresolved issue with my Genesis vehicle and the service experience I have received from Genesis of Huntington. My vehicle has experienced repeated and dangerous malfunctions despite multiple repair attempts. The mo…

On XXX while driving at approximately 5mph in a parking lot my Genesis GV70 shifted from Drive to Park by itself causing the car and my wife and I to lurch forward and come to a stop! The car would not come out of Park and a warning came up after the fact say…

Toyota Camry

  1. 01POWER TRAIN383
  2. 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER331
  3. 03ENGINE309
  4. 04SERVICE BRAKES288
  5. 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM233
In owners' words — POWER TRAIN

The contact owned a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH there would be a loud noise emitting from the rear-end of the vehicle that seemed as if the vehicle was running rough. The contact stated that while being idl…

My 2023 Toyota Camry has developed an intermittent defect where the ignition key becomes stuck and cannot be removed even though the dashboard shows the vehicle is in Park. The only way to remove the key is to disconnect the vehicle's battery, which is not a…

Official recalls

Safety recalls on record

Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.

Genesis GV70 — 15 recalls

Air Bags — Side/Window — Curtain
#25V809000

The defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

The risk: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289…

Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel
#26V019000

The defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain Genesis 2025-2026 G80, GV80, 2026 G80 "Electrified," GV60, GV70 "Electrified" and GV70 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…

The 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.

The fix: 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. O…

Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
#26V229000Oct 2026

The defect: Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain Genesis 2022-2026 GV70, 2023-2025 G90, 2021-2025 G80, and GV80 vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.

The risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

The fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk mailed June 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes avail…

Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel
#25V105000

The defect: 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 Standar…

The 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.

The 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 t…

Toyota Camry — 27 recalls

Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
#23V432000

The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.

The risk: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on…

Seats
#24V128000

The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…

The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…

Equipment — Other — Labels
#19V503000

The defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements…

The risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is S…

Air Bags — Knee Bolster
#16V906000

The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon, and 2017 Camry vehicles manufactured August 3, 2016, to September 12, 2016. The front passenger knee air bag module may have been attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners.

The risk: If the air bag was installed with incorrect fasteners, the fasteners may become loose over time, affecting the air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury.

The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, and if necessary, replace the instrument panel brace and body bracket and reattach the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2017. Owners may co…

Year by year

Which model years to avoid

Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.

YearGenesis GV70Toyota Camry
20261997
202533138
20241746
20235560
20228857
Years to scrutinize: the 2022 Genesis GV70 drew the most complaints (88); the 2018 Toyota Camry drew the most (727). Inspect these model years especially closely.

Check the actual car

Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.

Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific Genesis GV70 or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.

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Genesis GV70 vs Toyota Camry — comparison facts
Comparison
Genesis GV70 vs Toyota Camry
Genesis GV70 total complaints
212
Toyota Camry total complaints
2,077
Genesis GV70 total recalls
15
Toyota Camry total recalls
27
Genesis GV70 avg complaints/year
42.4
Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
207.7
More reliable overall
Genesis GV70
Genesis GV70 top complaint area
POWER TRAIN
Toyota Camry top complaint area
POWER TRAIN