Genesis Recalls 83,877 Vehicles: Dashboard Screen Can Go Dark While Driving
A dead dash is a special kind of stress. Genesis is recalling 83,877 vehicles because a software bug can reboot the gauge cluster and center screen while you’re driving. For about five to ten seconds, the display can go dark and hide key info. Speed, fuel, warning lights. Gone.
This Genesis recall was filed on January 23, 2026, per the official Part 573 Safety Recall Report 26V019. The fastest move right now is also the simplest: turn off the HD radio feature until the update is installed.
What the Genesis Recall Covers
The recall filing points to a glitch inside the audio-video-navigation (AVN) software. The system can write both HD and analog radio data into the same memory spot. When that happens, the software can trip over itself. The result can be a data overwrite error. Then the head unit can reboot. The cluster and infotainment screen can lose their output signal during the reboot.
Genesis says there is no warning before it happens. The filing also says Hyundai confirmed 237 reports between September 26, 2024 and January 2, 2026. As of the filing date, it reports no confirmed crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths tied to the issue.
Models in the recall include 2025–2026 G80, 2026 Electrified G80, 2026 GV60, 2026 GV70, 2026 Electrified GV70, and 2025–2026 GV80. If you own one, the risk isn’t “the radio acts up.” It’s your dash going blank and masking essentials like the speedometer, fuel gauge, and on-screen alerts.
Genesis’ interim advice is clear: disable HD radio while driving until the remedy is applied. The remedy is a software update. Dealers will check the software level and update the AVN software if needed. Genesis also plans over-the-air updates when available for eligible vehicles, but owners must opt in through Genesis Connected Services to receive them.
The filing lists the VIN as searchable on January 17, 2026. It also lists planned dealer and owner remedy notices on March 16, 2026. It also notes the remedy software went into production as a running change from November 26 through December 8, 2025. That doesn’t mean you’re automatically in the clear. Recalls follow VINs, not gut feelings. The VIN lookup is the clean answer.
You can check your status through the NHTSA recall lookup tool. Reuters also reports the update will be free, either over the air or at a dealer, based on NHTSA’s notice. Read the Reuters report on the recall if you want the quick headline version.
My Verdict
Do the easy thing now. Turn off HD radio today. Then run your VIN in the recall database and keep an eye out for the fix. If you’re covered, the update is free. Five to ten seconds sounds small until it hits at night, in rain, or in fast traffic. Don’t wait for the moment you need your speed and your screen gives you nothing.