by Large-Scale Genesis Recall Due to Display Issue
Genesis has announced a recall of nearly 84,000 vehicles due to a defect that can cause the digital instrument panel to suddenly shut off while driving. Unlike many other recalls, this issue is not related to safety systems or mechanical components, but forces owners to temporarily disable the HD radio function.
Key facts of the problem:
The Essence of the Technical Malfunction
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall affects a wide range of 2025 and 2026 model year sedans and SUVs. It has been found that their digital instrument clusters can periodically reboot and go blank. When this happens, drivers may lose access to critical information such as vehicle speed, warning signals, and fuel or battery charge level, for up to 10 seconds each time.
Owners are recommended to turn off the HD radio function while driving. Yes, back to FM and AM, at least for now.
Which Models Are Affected?
The recall covers six different Genesis models, totaling 83,877 vehicles in the United States. These include the 2025–2026 G80, the 2026 G80 Electrified, the 2026 GV60, the 2026 GV70 and GV70 Electrified, and the 2025–2026 GV80. While recalls from Hyundai Motor Group often span multiple brands, this issue appears to be limited exclusively to Genesis products.
The Cause of the Software Bug
The heart of the problem lies in a logic error in the software of the vehicle’s main unit and integrated display system. HD and analog radio data are written to the same memory location due to overlapping software procedures. Under certain conditions, this overlap can trigger a data overwrite error, forcing the system to reboot and temporarily disable video output to both the instrument cluster and the infotainment screen.
Statistics and Future Resolution
Hyundai reports that it has received 237 reports related to this issue from late September 2024 through early January 2026, but no accidents, injuries, or fatalities have been linked to the problem so far.
A permanent software fix is expected by mid-March. Owners will be able to visit a Genesis dealer for the update or download it “over the air” if their vehicle supports OTA updates. Until then, Genesis recommends affected drivers turn off the HD radio function while driving on the road.
This situation clearly demonstrates how dependent modern cars are on complex software, where even a minor logic error in radio signal processing can affect driver-critical displays. The manufacturer’s swift response and the availability of clear temporary recommendations for owners are key to preventing potentially dangerous situations on the road while a final fix is being developed. The growing number of software-dependent features in cars is likely to lead to increased focus on cybersecurity and software code reliability in the automotive industry as a whole.
