This county road has several rolling hills and enough oncoming traffic to force the automatic high beam to switch to low beam. The view from the driver's seat during the low beam has a "pulled shade" effect which causes a significant blind spot when looking forward. I understand the dealer can adjust this.
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Genesis GV70 Lighting problems by year
13 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Genesis GV70's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.
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What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The component that failed is the passenger-side rear inner (liftgate-mounted) upper and lower taillight lenses. Yes, the damaged assembly remains on the vehicle and is available for inspection. We also recovered and retained the projected 2x1-inch plastic fragment, which shows a clean fracture line without the spiderwebbing or impact crater typical of an outside strike. How was your safety or the safety of others put...
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at risk? Safety was compromised by the sudden explosion and forceful projection of sharp plastic debris from a stationary vehicle. The vehicle was in drive but completely standing still inside a parking lot when the lens shattered with enough force to launch a 2x1-inch fragment roughly 20 feet away. Because this happened in a public parking lot where people walk, any nearby pedestrians or bystanders could have been struck and injured by the sharp flying plastic shards. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No, the problem has not yet been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. The incident was a sudden, spontaneous failure of the plastic housing. It cannot be actively reproduced, but the physical damage to the assembly is permanently visible on the vehicle. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No, the vehicle has not yet been inspected by any outside parties. This report is being filed following the incident to create an official safety record as repairs and dealership evaluations are being requested. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No, there were absolutely no warning lamps, error messages, or prior symptoms. The vehicle was completely stationary in drive within a parking lot when the lens suddenly failed with a loud bang.
The headlight assemblies, both headlights, (headlamp housing) failed due to structural factory stress fracturing. The polycarbonate outer lens has developed clean, horizontal hairline cracks originating directly from the sealed lower edge where the housing meets the internal bumper brackets. This structural failure has breached the factory seal, causing severe water pooling inside the light assembly. Yes, the vehicle and the failing component are available for inspection upon request. The severe water accumulation...
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inside the headlamp assembly poses an immediate night-driving safety hazard. Moisture intrusion directly exposes critical electrical connections and LED components to pooling water, risking a sudden, catastrophic short-circuit and total headlight failure while driving at night. This would instantly compromise forward visibility and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming traffic. Yes. The physical water accumulation and the structural hairline cracks were confirmed during a physical inspection at an authorized Genesis dealership service center. The dealership confirmed the presence of the moisture breach but attributed the damage to external influence, despite a total lack of any external impact marks. Yes, it has been inspected by the manufacturer. Visual photographic evidence of the failing headlamp component was formally escalated to Genesis Corporate Customer Care (Case #43274801). The corporate case manager conducted a digital review of the component and subsequently sided with the local dealership's denial of warranty coverage. There were no dashboard warning lights or prior to the failure. The first physical symptom appeared (cracks) appeared recently, but condensation was present at purchased. Upon closer inspection of the pooling water, the clean horizontal stress fractures along the bumper seam became visible.
Left front headlight accumulates significant amount of water that worsens with rain events. Places water in proximity with LED lamps and wiring creating risk of electrical shorts and lamp failure. This is known issue addressed by a Genesis TSB, but no recall has been initiated despite safety concerns,
Excessive amount of moisture inside my headlight. Affects how bright my headlight is at night and is now prone to failure. Dealership has documentation of the issue and is making it very difficult to replace.
Vehicle has severe condensation on both headlights (Driver and Passenger) sides. This issue was addressed before and light were replaced by dealership. This is definitely a design defect that allows condensation to accumulate. This has affected proper light projection which would not be adequate for reasonable visibility during dark hours. The amount of liquid(condensation) could potentially cause an electrical failure or spark in the front part of the vehicle. This issue has been broadly discussed in Genesis Forums with no permanent solution in sight.
Moisture issues in headlight assemblies from the factory. That buildup of moisture inside the assemblies is causing visibility issues when the lights are needed.
Both of my front headlights get condensation to the point of droplets every time it rains, or I go through the car wash. My car is a 2024. Genesis has implied that it is "normal" after I contacted my dealer in Richmond, Virginia. I am retired, so I don't usually drive a night. Would having fogged out lens degrade the performance of my headlights? I'm [[redacted]] and owned many cars. This is the first brand new car that has had this issue. It should be noted that the lens do clear up after the sun hits them for a few days. My car is not garaged so it is exposed to the rain. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Newly purchased 10 months ago and both right and left headlight inner lenses are covered in condensation. Blurs the LED light illumination. Reduced night illumination for maximum distance of road hazards. Increased chance of premature bulb failure due to direct exposure of moisture/water vapors. Unreliability of critical lighting safety requirements.
Moisture in headlamps while driving in the rain. I see this is an issue with many owners of Genesis gv70 .
Been dealing with fogged up headlights from the time I bought my 2022 Genesis gv70 new. I've had at least 4 headlights replaced including recently, June 2025. My warrenty is about up and I was told by the dealership that I would be on my own after this. Problem is obviously not resolved. Lighting is a big safety issue. This should be a recall with a fix in place not a stop gap.
severe condensation in headlights Water build up in headlights can reduce visibility, and cause more electrical issues, malfunctions. Both headlights have been replaced by dealer on separate occasions. My driver side headlight a year and half later is now filled with condensation again. First headlight (driver-side) showed condensation about one year after ownership. The second (passenger side) about eight months later, and now three and a half years later the driver side headlight has condensation again.
Condensation in head lights. Cars been at dealer. I'm told it's normal for two years driving to work on 2/6/25 snow and sleet. Left light went out. Head light and hi beam. On line says the condensation issue is common on 2022 GV70. How is water and lighting not a recall ? Thankfully I was driving the car and not my daughter
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