Genesis GV80 Recall R/2022/121: A Software Issue Means The Low-pressure Warning Light Will Not Illuminate At The Correct…, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2022/121. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
24 Jun 2022
Launched
109
vehicles in the UK
R/2022/121
DVSA reference

Genesis recalled GV80 vehicles built between 17 March 2020 and 2 March 2022. A software issue means the low-pressure warning light will not illuminate at the correct time to advise the driver the tyre pressure has reduced. The recall notice describes the fix as: a software update will be applied to correct this condition. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

A software issue means the low-pressure warning light will not illuminate at the correct time to advise the driver the tyre pressure has reduced.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: A SOFTWARE ISSUE MEANS THE LOW-PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE AT THE CORRECT TIME TO ADVISE THE DRIVER THE TYRE PRESSURE HAS REDUCED Defect: A software issue means the low-pressure warning light will not illuminate at the correct time to advise the driver the tyre pressure has reduced. Remedy: A software update will be applied to correct this condition

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: a software issue means the low-pressure warning light will not illuminate at the correct time to advise the driver the tyre pressure has reduced.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: a software update will be applied to correct this condition. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.

Are You Affected?

GV80 built between 17 March 2020 and 2 March 2022 may be included. Genesis estimates 109 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Genesis, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Genesis.
  2. Book with any franchised Genesis dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2022/121. See how to get a Genesis recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 9 Genesis recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/2022/184 on 25 Jul 2022, for temporary parking brake release is possible whwn an instantaneous error occurs in the…. You can also see every Genesis recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and software recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2022/121, launched 24 June 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.