GENESIS SURGES TO SECOND OVERALL IN JD POWER 2026 U.S. INITIAL QUALITY STUDY

Genesis has achieved a No. 2 overall finish in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)℠, climbing seven positions from ninth place in 2025. This significant improvement reflects continued progress across the Genesis lineup and a strong showing in key vehicle segments.

Genesis delivered exceptional results across multiple categories, including top three finishes for the GV70 compact premium SUV, the brand’s best-selling model, GV80 upper midsize premium SUV, G70 compact premium car and G80 upper midsize premium car. These recognitions underscore the brand’s ongoing focus on craftsmanship, engineering and owner satisfaction in the first 90 days of ownership.

“Genesis continues to push forward with a strong commitment to excellence in every aspect of the vehicle ownership experience,” said Tedros Mengiste, chief operating officer of Genesis Motor North America. “As we continue to expand our product offering, we are pleased to see SUVs and sedans across our lineup receiving top accolades in industry tests. This JD Power rankings further highlights our relentless pursuit for excellence in quality and reinforces the trust our customers place in the Genesis brand.”

Driving the brand’s rise were substantial improvements from the G80 sedan.  The model saw meaningful reductions in reported customer issues, with gains concentrated in infotainment systems, features and controls, and overall usability.

Finishing third in its segment, GV70 delivered significant year-over-year improvement across key quality categories, resulting in a third-place finish in the Compact Premium SUV segment. Its enhancements were primarily driven by refinements to technology interfaces and controls, contributing to a more intuitive and seamless ownership experience.

Finishing second in its segment, GV80 posted strong, broad-based gains across multiple quality attributes including infotainment,  features/controls and exterior and ranked among the top performers in the Upper Midsize Premium SUV segment, continuing to demonstrate the model’s strength.

“Earning the No. 2 overall ranking in the JD Power Initial Quality Study is a meaningful milestone for Genesis and reflects the entire organization’s dedication to delivering vehicles of the highest standards,” said Barry Ratzlaff, chief customer officer, Genesis Motor North America. “The continued momentum on GV70, GV80, and our sedan lineup highlight our ability to listen to customers, act quickly, and continuously refine the experience. Theserankings are  a testament to the collaboration across our organization and our commitment to setting new standards for quality.”