Recall 23V094 covers 65,517 2020-2023 Genesis G80, GV70, GV80, and GV60 vehicles for exploding seat belt pretensioners. Repair will be free at any franchised Genesis dealer once available.
Genesis is recalling 65,517 2020-2023 G80, GV70, GV80, and GV60 vehicles because the front seat belt pretensioners can explode when they deploy in a crash. Metal fragments can strike occupants and cause injury, and the Genesis dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front seat belt pretensioner is part of the seat belt assembly on the affected Genesis G80, GV70, GV80, and GV60 vehicles. In a crash, the pretensioner tightens the belt in an instant so the driver or front passenger is held back against the seat before the air bags finish deploying. It is meant to pull the belt tight and stay contained inside its housing.
In NHTSA campaign 23V094, the defect is the pretensioner assembly itself. When the driver-side or passenger-side front pretensioner deploys during a crash, it can rupture instead of staying contained. That failure sends fragments into the cabin at the same moment the seat belt system is supposed to protect the person in that seat.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem happens during crash deployment, so an owner should not expect a light, sound, or change in normal seat belt feel before the pretensioner fails.
Who's affected?
Spans 4 Genesis models across the 2020-2023 model years, with both front seat belt and pretensioner components included for several models.
| 2022 Genesis G80 | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2022 Genesis GV70 | seat belt |
| 2022 Genesis GV70 | seat belt |
| 2022 Genesis GV80 | seat belt |
| 2022 Genesis GV80 | seat belt |
| 2023 Genesis GV80 | seat belt |
| 2023 Genesis GV70 | seat belt |
| 2023 Genesis GV70 | seat belt |
| 2023 Genesis GV60 | seat belt |
| 2023 Genesis GV60 | seat belt |
| 2023 Genesis G80 | seat belt |
| 2023 Genesis G80 | seat belt |
| 2021 Genesis GV80 | seat belt |
| 2021 Genesis GV80 | seat belt |
| 2021 Genesis G80 | seat belt |
| 2021 Genesis G80 | seat belt |
| 2022 Genesis G80 | seat belt |
| 2020 Genesis GV80 | seat belt |
| 2020 Genesis GV80 | seat belt |
| 2023 Genesis GV80 | seat belt |
| Units affected | 65,517 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
In campaign 23V094, an exploding seat belt pretensioner can send metal fragments into the cabin, strike occupants, and cause injury. If your VIN is included, contact a franchised Genesis dealer and ask how they are handling the repair before relying on the vehicle for regular trips. Repair will be free at any franchised Genesis dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2023 Genesis G80, GV70, GV80, or GV60 is included in this recall.
- Watch for Genesis's recall notice before scheduling work if your notice says the final remedy is not open yet.
- Contact a franchised Genesis dealer when the repair is open to schedule the free seat belt pretensioner cap service that helps contain metal fragments if a pretensioner deploys in a crash.
- Bring the recall notice if Genesis mailed one, and reference recall number 23V094 when you call.
- Call Genesis customer service at 1-855-371-9460 with questions about timing, prior 21V-796 repairs, or whether your vehicle needs the new remedy.
What happens at the repair
Genesis has described the repair as securing the seat belt pretensioners with a cap. Because the final remedy status is not listed here, treat the dealer repair as free once Genesis opens it for your VIN. At the dealer, a Genesis technician secures the affected front driver side and passenger side pretensioners with the cap specified for this recall. Vehicles repaired under recall 21V-796 still need this new remedy completed.
Timeline
| February 16, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 14, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V094?
Recall 23V094 covers 65,517 2020-2023 Genesis G80, GV70, GV80, and GV60 vehicles with front seat belt pretensioners that can explode during a crash. Metal fragments can enter the cabin, strike occupants, and cause injury. Genesis dealers will secure the pretensioners with a cap for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2023 Genesis G80, GV70, GV80, or GV60 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 23V094. If it is, contact a franchised Genesis dealer and ask for the seat belt pretensioner cap repair. Reference recall 23V094 or Genesis recall 012G when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Genesis dealers will secure the affected seat belt pretensioners with a cap free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at any franchised Genesis dealer.
Is it safe to drive my Genesis before this recall is fixed?
This recall does not carry a do-not-drive order. The risk is tied to a crash: an exploding pretensioner can send metal fragments into the vehicle and injure occupants. Confirm your VIN, schedule the free dealer repair, and ask the dealer about timing for your exact model.
When were owners notified about recall 23V094?
Genesis mailed owner notification letters on April 14, 2023. GV60 owners received interim safety-risk letters on that date, with a second notice planned once the final remedy opened. If you bought the vehicle used or missed the letter, check your VIN and call a Genesis dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V094000 |
|---|---|
| Genesis customer service | 1-855-371-9460 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V094 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V094000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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