Genesis GV70, GV80 Recall R/2024/155: The Rear Driveshaft May Develop Noise Resulting In A Loss Of Drive, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Apr 2024
- Launched
- 13
- vehicles in the UK
- 31D164
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Genesis recalled GV70, GV80 vehicles built between 8 June 2021 and 4 July 2022. The rear driveshaft may develop noise resulting in loss of drive. The dealer will replace on affected vehicles rear drive shafts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear driveshaft may develop noise resulting in loss of drive.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The rear driveshaft may develop noise resulting in a loss of drive Defect: On affected vehicles the rear driveshaft may develop noise resulting in loss of drive Remedy: On affected vehicles rear drive shafts will be replaced
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of drive.
The Fix
The dealer will replace on affected vehicles rear drive shafts.
Are You Affected?
GV70, GV80 built between 8 June 2021 and 4 July 2022 may be included. Genesis estimates 13 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.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Genesis.
- Book with any franchised Genesis dealer, quoting the campaign code 31D164 or the DVSA reference R/2024/155. See how to get a Genesis recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| G80, GV60, GV70The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become defective and stop charging the 12-volt battery which can result in the vehicle entering into a ‘failsafe’ driving mode | Low | R/2024/165 | |
| G80, GV60, GV70, GV70EV and 1 moreFront seat pre-tensioners may malfunction | Urgent | R/2023/195 | |
| GV80A software issue means the low-pressure warning light will not illuminate at the correct time to advise the driver the tyre pressure has reduced | Book soon | R/2022/121 | |
| GV60The rear inner driveshaft may develop noise resulting in a loss of drive | Urgent | R/2024/170 | |
| GV60The rear driveshafts could fail causing a loss of drive | Urgent | R/2023/150 |
This is one of 9 Genesis recalls in DVSA’s data. The Genesis recall launched before it was R/2023/195 on 21 Aug 2023, for front seat pre-tensioners may malfunction. The one launched after it was R/2024/165 on 22 Jul 2024, for the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become defective and stop charging the…. You can also see every Genesis recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/155, launched 29 April 2024. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- 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.