Genesis recall: HD radio software fault in 2025-2026 models (G80, G80 Electrified, GV60, GV70, GV70 Electrified, GV80) causes 10-second dashboard reboots. 83,787 vehicles affected globally. Check whether your imported car in Poland is at risk and when the OTA fix arrives.
Imagine cruising the A2 motorway near Warsaw in your shiny Genesis GV80, battery full, when suddenly the dashboard goes black. Speed? You don't know. Range? A mystery. Warnings? Gone. All because of HD radio. This is the new Genesis issue affecting nearly 84,000 of these Korean vehicles. According to US market data, the problem concerns 83,787 vehicles globally. It is worth noting that Genesis is a brand that has been gaining popularity in Poland in recent years.
The service campaign that shook the United States covers six Genesis models from 2025-2026: G80, G80 Electrified, GV60, GV70, GV70 Electrified and GV80. In Poland? Silence for now, but imported examples – and there are plenty – may have the same problem. According to NHTSA data, this is a software bug in the head unit and displays. HD and analog radio data fight for the same memory, causing the entire system to restart. The screen goes dark for 10 seconds – an eternity when overtaking a truck at 140 km/h.
Take the EVs. The 2026 Genesis GV60 after the facelift boasts an 84 kWh battery and WLTP range of up to 517 km. GV70 Electrified? 84 kWh, dual motor 320 kW, AWD. And G80 Electrified? 94.5 kWh, 272 kW. Polish prices? Used GV70s circle around 100-130k PLN, but new 2026 models? From 350k PLN up, depending on the importer. Competition? BMW iX3, Audi Q4 e-tron, Mercedes EQE – the German options.
Hyundai Motor Group, owner of Genesis, received 237 complaints between September 2024 and January 2026. Zero crashes, injuries or fatalities. The problem? Overlapping software routines write data to the same memory. HD radio switches on – and everything dies. Dashboard, infotainment – all black. In an EV you see battery range? Forget it. Fuel in the G80? Unknown.
In Poland, technical data from official sources such as IBRM Samar show the GV60 RWD has a WLTP range of 450-500 km, in reality closer to 400. GV70 Electrified – 4.5 s 0-100 km/h acceleration.
Genesis says: turn off HD radio while driving. Switch back to FM and AM. The software fix? By mid-March 2026, OTA if the car supports it, or at the dealer. In Poland, Genesis service runs via importers – check locally whether your Korean unit is on the list. No official recall in Poland so far, but global software is a global problem. Reuters reports Hyundai is preparing the fix.
Poland's EV market in 2026 is a battle: BMW iX3 launching this year, Cupra Born FL, even Dacia Spring. Genesis? A niche luxury, but this recall is a stain on its honour. A GV80 at 400k PLN+ is supposed to be better than an Audi Q7? Mercedes EQE SUV? More expensive, but the software is stable. Audi Q8 e-tron? Boring, but it doesn't blind you. Genesis must sort this out, or customers will flee to German strongholds.
This is one of the most embarrassing faults in the history of Korean EVs. Genesis builds cars like palaces – beautiful, fast – but the software fails.
I love these machines: the GV60 is one of the most exciting EV crossovers, the GV70 Electrified takes on the Porsche Macan Electric. But this recall? Don't buy a new G80 or GV80 until the patch arrives. Owners – turn off HD radio.
Yes, potentially all Genesis GV60, GV70, GV80 and G80 models from 2025-2026 may be affected, regardless of country of purchase. In Poland, imported units, especially through parallel importers, account for an estimated 30-40% of Genesis sales. If you own a Genesis from this period, contact an authorised service centre or importer to check whether your VIN is on the recall list.
The repair is completely free under the manufacturer's service action. The software fix will be available as an OTA (over-the-air) update for cars with that function or free of charge at an authorised Genesis service centre. Hyundai Motor Group expects to complete the distribution of the fix by mid-March 2026. In Poland, a service visit outside warranty would cost around 800-1200 PLN for diagnostics and software flashing – but in this case the manufacturer covers everything.
The Genesis GV60 with a 77.4 kWh battery has a WLTP-certified range of 517 km, but in Polish conditions at -5°C and motorway driving expect 320-380 km. The GV70 Electrified with an 84 kWh battery officially delivers 455 km WLTP, dropping to 280-340 km in winter at 120 km/h on the motorway. The battery loses about 30-35% capacity in sub-zero cold. For comparison, the Tesla Model Y Long Range delivers around 400 km of real-world range in the same conditions.
A one-year-old Genesis GV70 Electrified costs 280-350k PLN on the Polish market, while a new BMW iX3 2026 starts at 420k PLN. Genesis offers more power (320 kW vs 210 kW in the iX3), better acceleration (4.5 s vs 6.8 s 0-100 km/h) and richer standard equipment – panoramic roof, Nappa leather, premium audio system. BMW has better software, more stable infotainment and higher residual value – after 3 years it loses about 40%, Genesis about 55%.
| Model | Battery (kWh) | Power (kW) | WLTP range (km) | 0-100 km/h (s) | Price from (k PLN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis GV60 Electrified | 77.4 | 168 | 517 | 5.9 | 320 |
| Genesis GV70 Electrified | 84 | 320 | 455 | 4.5 | 350 |
| Genesis G80 Electrified | 94.5 | 272 | 450 | 5.1 | 380 |
| BMW iX3 2026 | 74 | 210 | 460 | 6.8 | 420 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron 55 | 82 | 250 | 519 | 6.7 | 339 |
| Mercedes EQE SUV 300 | 89 | 215 | 590 | 7.9 | 450 |
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