Customer Testimonials
Horrible place plesse stay away!!! I came in on Saturday wanted to test drive and buy the gv70 sport prestige. Unfortunately when I got there took 1 hour for them to find the keys to the car then it needed to be gassed up as well. Then I actually loved the way it drove and went inside to talk numbers and here at Irvine they put 4K in add ons and I asked for it to be removed and they said it’s installed on the vehicle and can’t be removed. Payments were 5k down and over 1k a month ... Read More 
Google - Oct 27, 2026
I had a very disappointing experience with Norm Reeves Genesis of Irvine, especially with Brice and their customer service.
After running my client’s credit multiple times and submitting all the requested documents, Brice told me directly that the deal was not profitable for the dealership. The price was initially offered by the dealership itself — I never asked them to offer a deal that would be unprofitable for them.
After that, Brice stopped making an effort to help us and simply said the bank would not approve the deal. We spent two days trying to resolve the issue, but received ... Read More 
Google - Oct 16, 2026
I went to Norm Reeves Genesis of Irvine with my father to look at a Honda Civic. Mousa was friendly at first. He gave us a test drive and told us about the car. I told him I would be financing through SchoolsFirst so the process would be simple, and all I needed was the out-the-door price. We negotiated and everything seemed fine until the end, when his attitude changed. He made it clear he thought I didn't know how to negotiate and got upset with us for it. He didn't scream, but he raised his voice enough ... Read More 
Google - Oct 12, 2026
We have been taking our two 2016 Genesis G 70 to Norman Reese in Irvine. We took our car in on Thursday, however, it wasn't ready when we expected it so today, Friday , their concierge service delivered our car to our home 48 miles away! Incredible service. Our service manager. Vinny Nguyen was amazing! He kept us up-to-date via text and emails! We purchased our guys from another Genesis Dealership in 2019, however, we never received this type of service! As a side note:
We met w a salesman named Peter Martin, while waiting for our car after we got back from lunch ... Read More 
Google - Oct 2, 2026
Horrible service...I was working a deal out all day over the phone, agreed on price when I went to buy it and by the time I went to pick it up they sold it
Horrible experience. Service and parts manager Mike should not be in his position. Totally unprofessional. Car was returned to me with a multitude of errors codes that weren’t there when the car was dropped off. Mike refused to help and began blaming me for the errors.
Outstanding service. Isaiah Douglas is friendly, helpful and fantastic!! Love this dealership.
Kept my car for over a month. Got dusty and ruined on the inside and they damaged my door frame. Knowing them it’s a waste to try and get them to admit fault for anything. I got my chrome replaced and it was peeling off the next day. They are the only dealership in OC so they take advantage of that. I’m driving to Corona or anywhere else from now on
Service advisor Isaiah Douglas was pleasant, supportive, informative, friendly and reliable while overseeing a job on my GV70. Great customer service! Thank you!
I would strongly discourage anyone from using Genesis of Irvine for service.
My husband brought my Genesis in with fewer than 1,000 miles on it for two issues: a cosmetic scuff on the steering wheel and ongoing software problems affecting the infotainment system.
Instead of offering to help, the service advisor immediately told him they couldn’t address the cosmetic issue because the vehicle was from another Genesis dealership. While I understand dealerships may have different policies, I expected a luxury brand to help coordinate a solution rather than simply send us elsewhere.
The handling of the software issue was even ... Read More 
Google - Jun 29, 2026
The service advisor was friendly and professional. I appreciate his excellent service and would recommend this to others
Norm Reeves Genesis of Irvine service department is SPOT ON every time we bring our car in. The service pros are SO respectful and professional every time! They are quick, and always keep me updated. And Vinny Nguyen is the best! He deserves a raise!! So nice. Top notch employee. We are impressed!! Thank you!!
(Translated by Google) I had a great experience at Genesis of Irvine thanks to Min Kim. From the moment he greeted me, he was friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable. He took the time to answer my questions, explain the vehicle clearly, and made the whole experience feel comfortable and pressure-free.
Min was very helpful throughout the entire process and genuinely made a positive impression. I really appreciated his patience, attention to detail, and excellent customer service. I would definitely recommend asking for Min Kim if you are visiting Genesis of Irvine. 5 stars!
Thanks to Min Kim, I had a truly ... Read More 
Google - Jun 10, 2026
Scheduling and check in process were so fast and easy. Staff was really kind and helpful. Great job!!
Me and my 2 friends came to check out the lot. I liked this white GV80 Prestige. Karan helped us and showed us a car we really liked. Manager Alina was very supportive and friendly, she was great. I really recommend Karan he is a positive and relatable salesperson. Thank you KARAN.
Very great dealership to do business with. The parts manager Walter was able to price match a part. Great service with an advisor by the name Isaiah. They also have the best chocolate chip cookies for you in the state.
Horrible used car sales department
Beware- these are real scammers. I bought a car, got approval, signed the documents, and made a downpayment. They haven't given me the car for over a week and they haven't returned the downpayment. I am making a refund through the bank as a fraudulent payment.
We had the good fortune of having Aysha help us at Norm Reeves Genesis. She was fantastic. Really knowledgeable about the vehicle we test drove. Provided us with great information, patiently answered all of our questions (even some by text after we left), and was not a high-pressure sales person. If we decide to purchase this particular vehicle Aysha is the ONLY person we’ll buy from. It was an unusually pleasant experience at a car dealership.
Karan was super helpful, helped me and my daughter buying a Mercedes!
Great service from Isaiah in the Service Dept.
Vinny Nguyen was absolutely amazing as my Genesis service advisor! He was prompt, professional, and kept me informed every step of the way. The whole experience was smooth and stress-free thanks to him. Highly recommend working with Vinny if you want top-notch service!
On paper, the Genesis Powertrain Warranty looks good. REALITY: Our Engine Failed at 1195 miles. Genesis stated it was a Manufacturing Defect. They promised an immediate reimbursement. SIX-MONTHS Later we received reimbursement, At a >$10K LOSS Genesis is the most unethical Company I have met in my 68-yr lifetime. DO NOT TRUST THEIR WARRANTIES DO NOT TRUST THEIR QUALITY DO NOT TRUST THEIR RELIABILITY
We had a great experience purchasing a pre-owned car for my dad. We worked with Deno and Sami, and they were both professional, communicative, and easy to work with throughout the process. We flew in from out of town, and while we initially had a few concerns regarding the vehicle, they addressed and resolved everything before any paperwork was signed, which we really appreciated. The process felt transparent and low-pressure. Overall, it was a smooth and positive buying experience, and we would definitely recommend working with them.
All members at the service department are awesome every time I come for the maintenance here
I'd strongly recommend not buying a Genesis here until they fix their service department issues. To call this anything close to a luxury car brand is a joke. In the two years we've owned the car it's been towed to this dealership twice because the GV60 outright stopped functioning. They promise callbacks that never come, will repeatedly email you about recalls they have no parts for, will forget to reset the service indicator so your car will keep telling you it needs service, they'll hold onto your car far longer than promised. They sold us on ... Read More 
Google - Jan 26, 2026
Had the pleasure of purchasing from this dealership, I did not purchase a Genesis but they still helped me out and got me a great deal on a great car Thank you to Aysha and the management for taking care of me would recommend
These five stars are for Karan! Our time with him at Genesis was personable and positive. He was easy to talk to, answered all of our questions (we had several) and didn’t mind tag teaming with his colleagues to help us. If you’re interested in Genesis, they have REALLY nice vehicles and you should ask for Karan when you go!
Colin P. was a very knowledgeable salesman, and helpful.
Read some of the more recent reviews and my experience was not the same. We had a dead battery and the only Genesis dealership in our county ran out of batteries. If you are unaware, the batteries for our GV70 can only be purchased from Genesis which is unfortunate, but I am writing about the great service we received from Jaclyn Fernandes in the service department. We were told by our local Genesis they didn't have any batteries and most likely it would be at least 8 days before they may get a battery to install into our car. Suffice ... Read More 
Google - Dec 23, 2025
I’m happy to say that after a year to the day of not coming to this dealership and bringing up multiple issues to the general manager, that upon reading reviews I find all of the issues and problems with the service department that I had addressed and provided solutions for during our meeting are still happening at an alarming rate. It clearly is an issue with management and the lackadaisical attitude everyone has that causes so many problems and delays. Masters of kicking the can down the road and making sure the next guy deals with the problem.
Do not trust this dealership!! We purchased a used vehicle that was very faulty with extreme mechanical issues. We reached out to them for help when the vehicle needed a new engine. They only tried to sell us a new car. Then the vehicle needed a new transmission and they refused to work with us and help remedy the situation. Within 7 months of purchase the car is valued at nothing and all they want to do to help is sell me another car. Terrible!!
Sami share is a great sales person…very kind, very knowledgeable, no pressure of sales… he helped me choose the right car for me… thanks
No Markups (not sure if it applies to new vehicles). Bought a used 2020 Hyundai Palisade. Straight-forward negotiation. Sami was very professional, answered all our questions. Good service.
I was helped by Sami very polite and respectful! Was very helpful through the whole process and informative. Thanks to him I was able to purchase a car .Ask for Sami if you ever come to Genesis of Irvine.
Don’t try to communicated with them or visit the dealership. A sale person will put you on hold for long time and they do not have the ethic to assist you!!!
Sami was super helpful! The whole team was kind and accommodating. Positive experience pitching a car.
This was our third Genesis dealership we contacted on our quest to buy a new 2025 GV80 3.5 Prestige vehicle.
This dealership was initially easy to deal with; however everything turned unacceptable when the salesperson and sales manager made a deal with us for the specific vehicle we wanted to purchase only to find that they didn't have the vehicle any longer. They were not managing their inventory as they should have.
It only got worse as they called to offer other vehicles that they could obtain from other local Genesis dealerships only to find that they couldn't get them ... Read More 
Google - Sep 25, 2025
I’ve owned a Genesis for about 8 years and always had great service when the Irvine location was part of Hyundai. Since Genesis split off, the service has gone downhill.
Scheduling was frustrating—the staff didn’t seem to know the services, and the first appointment was days away. I was originally told no appointment was needed and that pick-up/drop-off and loaner cars were included, but those options are gone and no one informed me.
At my appointment, they said a nearly new tire with a small nail “couldn’t be repaired,” but it was easily patched elsewhere. They ... Read More 
Google - Sep 15, 2025
I’ve had the best experience buying a car in 60 years from Sami! He made the entire process so smooth and easygoing.
We bought a car from this dealership and after driving the car for a week or so I realized there were a lot of tools on this car that I still didn't know. I called the dealership and asked if someone could give me a tutorial of the vehicle. Jason Bueno drove all the way from Irvine and spent a significant 1 on 1 time with the car. I know so much more about the car now, Thank you Jason and Genesis!
If you have an electric Genesis, note that they only have a few technicians that can work on the cars at a time with zero loaner cars available. Terrible experience with a lack of communication. I asked for updates and have had to proactively call back for days to understand what’s happening with our car. I will not get another electric Genesis again.
My wife and I had a great experience buying a GV80. Sami was a great help, very knowledgeable, patient and very friendly. We test drove many vehicles over the weekend before settling on one Sunday evening. He never was put out of by the time we spent or all of the questions that we asked. Thanks, Sami! Lisa and Michael also worked with us to finalize the deal and were very helpful in structuring it to make us comfortable. I must say, everyone, evening those not working with us, we're so friendly and offered us drinks, snacks and were ... Read More 
Google - Aug 11, 2025
Sami Suarez was amazing from start to finish! He was attentive, and truly went the extra mile to make the process quick and easy. Thanks to their efficiency, I spent the least amount of time I’ve ever spent at a dealership and still got exactly what I wanted. Their professionalism and genuine care turned what’s usually a long, stressful day into an enjoyable and seamless experience. Highly recommend!
ATTENTION: You do not have to pay for the KARR Security & Protection if you don't want it.
Overall, I had a good experience at this dealership when I bought a new car. I had the pleasure of working with Sam, his customer service is on point so I would give him 5 stars. Sam, when I get that IT position posted, I will reach out!
Now, the reason for the 3 stars. I'm not interested in helping the dealership make more money off of me with the extra crap they want to sell. When making the deal, I said ... Read More 
Google - Jul 27, 2025
I just recently purchased my first genesis and I ended up coming across Sami. The buying process was good and smoothn but he did misguide me with false numbers on a different model.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Had an awesome experience at Genesis Irvine! Jaclyn Fernandes was my service advisor and she was absolutely fantastic—super helpful, communicative, and clearly knows her stuff. She made the whole warranty repair process for my AC system smooth and stress-free, even setting me up with a loaner while my car was in the shop. Total lifesaver! Also had a great chat with Sam from sales about the upcoming GV80 Coupe Black Series—can’t wait to get on that pre-order list! Big thanks to the team for the top-notch service! ✔️
Just got off the phone with Eddie and we were asking some questions about a 2015 Genesis. He was absolutely fantastic. Service director should hook him up with a raise or a commission bump!!!
Sami helped my wife and I find the right car, he was a great help and patient throughout the entire process! If you’re looking for great service ask for Sami when you visit.
Had a great experience being helped by Sami! He made the process of getting my car so smooth, I really appreciate his help and patience. Micheal in the finance department was also a pleasure!
We visited Geneisis today and were delighted to be greeted by Sammy. An amazing young man who helped us get the perfect deal for our G70 3.3T! He was so sweet, respectful, and helped us understand our needs. Next time you visit Norma Reeves Genesis, make sure to speak to Sammy!
I love this place, everyone is friendly and my salesperson Sam (Amin) was very knowledgeable about the car I purchased. He took care of my every need until I drove off the lot and he followed up with a courtesy text. I have purchased two cars from this place. That’s how satisfied I am with their service.
I couldn’t have asked for a better experience buying a car from Sami. He listened to what I wanted, he was friendly, efficient, answered all of my questions. I am so pleased with my new car. Thanks Sami
We had a great experience working with Sami. He was professional, courteous, and very knowledgeable throughout the entire process. He made everything smooth and stress-free—highly recommend working with him!
Isidora, and Ellisa were a pleasure to work with. They were very accommodating, and transparent during the process. Happy with my experience!
Firt time Genesis customer and so far very happy with Genesis of Irvine. Erica was a pleasant, sales rep and was very helpful without being pushy in the least. I’ve had the opportunity to use service and Jackie has been an excellent advisor with good follow through and consistent communication. All in all happy with our 2023 GV70 and service that has been provided.
The moment we parked and walked towards the dealership, Sami had already come outside of the dealership and greeted us at the lot. No other dealership has ever welcomed us like that. During the test drive, he was incredibly patient, answered all of our questions, and never pressured us. The manager is also super friendly and explained any additional questions we had with no pressure to sell. Highly recommend!
Professional, accurate, focused, super friendly, by the entire staff . Great place to buy a Genesis
They have a great service department. Eddie in service went above and beyond. Thank you so much, genesis of irvine
I had a great experience working with Isidora! She helped me sell my car and get my loan paid off. There was a bit of a delay, but she jumped in right away, fixed the issue, and kept everything moving smoothly. Super friendly, professional, and made the whole process easy. Highly recommend!
Had a great experience test driving the g80 and gv70 with Tim and sam....they allowed me the time and the luxury of enhancing my product knowledge as well as being kind and patient. It's important to work with the right people as is the case with any dealership, they are both exemplary.
Got a great insight into Genesis cars, they are fantastic products I am considering purchasing when the time is right. Looks like the service department however, really needs to step up their game, as that can destroy any and all positive experiences one has with the ... Read More 
Google - Jun 7, 2025
5⭐️What a different experience at this Irvine location versus corona or Ontario. Irvine was Way more helpful. Straightforward. And understanding of the customer wants. So I Purchased a gv80 with JASON. And he was phenomenal. Super extra patient (and I’m super needy /picky with 200 questions) always delivered information thoroughly. Very respectful. And his colleagues also were always making sure I was ok if I needed a drink while I wait. And stayed til the late late night getting it all handled. Just a different experience and glad I went here.
Jason is still attentive with my needs or questions ... Read More 
Google - Jun 6, 2025
My check engine light came on. I was able to make a same day appointment to drop off my car. I had Eddie as my service advisor. He was a gem to work with. He was very communicative and let me know the step to every process. Thank you Eddie for making it so easy!
Do not buy your vehicle from this dealership. They have very terrible sales tactics and are very shady in their practices. On top of that, when you try to purchase a vehicle from them they install over 2k in options which they say are not removable from the vehicle. Even worse the way they show you the pricing of the vehicle, they make it sound like your trade in is somehow making the pricing of the car reasonable without taking anything off the actual price of the car. They will push a bunch of warranties on top to inflate and ... Read More 
Google - May 27, 2025
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Worst service appointment I’ve ever had. Something happened with the drain plug (apparently it “failed”), so I unknowingly drove several miles without realizing the oil was empty (until the oil pressure light came on). They called as I was driving away but I didn’t get a chance to check my phone until parked. The service advisor, Isaiah, told me they’ll fill up the tank as a courtesy and they forgot to do that as well. I will probably never be returning and I’m going to have another more competent dealership thoroughly inspect the engine for damage.
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Google - May 20, 2025
This review is not to educate the sales team of this store, but rather to caution potential buyers.
My husband was interested in one of the used cars on their lot. We drove up hoping to test drive the car. We were met with a salesman, who was at first nothing but friendly and informative. After some light discussion, salesman was insistent on making us reach an agreement, particularly in heavily recommending their warranty package (Ethos AG).
It quickly became clear that there was commission involved with the Ethos packages. During this conversation, both salesmen we spoke to claimed to ... Read More 
Google - May 1, 2025
Not the best trust me ..
Continued: Update from My Previous Review
Stay Away – Classic Blame Game & Ghosting After the Sale
After buying a 2019 Corvette from Genesis of Irvine, I experienced what can only be described as textbook bad customer service. When I raised legitimate concerns about a cracked windshield and paint issues—backed by time-stamped photos from the shipping company taken directly in their lot before the car was moved—they still had the audacity to say:
"You yourself had it inspected at Simpson Chevrolet and were satisfied... there were no cracks or stars in the windshield... damages could happen during transportation..."
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Google - Apr 15, 2025
(Translated by Google) Nightmare repair service experience, shirking and shifting responsibility, repairing a tire took more than four months, refusing to lend me a car, more than four months, I borrowed the same model car, I spent a lot of money,
yesterday the CA genesis head office called me and said they could only pay me a $500 shopping card. I will never buy a Hyundai genesis car again in my life!저는 일생동안 현대 제네시스 자동차 거절합니다! I refuse to ever buy a Hyundai car again in my life! nightmare experience, the license plate was removed and I was questioned why they were bored to remove ... Read More 
Google - Apr 10, 2025
This is the closest Genesis dealership in South Orange County. HOWEVER, after I went here to purchase a GV80 coupe I realized this location does bad business. Their original lease offer for the vehicle was double the national offer available on the genesis.com website! I had to go out of my way and travel an hour each direction to purchase the GV80 coupe at the national lease offer price from the Genesis dealership in Cerritos....which is literally owned by Norm Reeves, the same organization that owns the Irvine location...
All in all, be very aware of the pricing ... Read More 
Google - Mar 29, 2025
Prior to dropping my Genesis off for an oil change on Friday, my engine light came on. Service folks told me I needed new spark plugs and a flush of the system. OK. However I'll need to leave my car at the dealership, potentially overnight. Monday morning I am notified of my car being ready for pick up. $2,200. OK. If the vehicle needed new spark plugs and the flush, I need to care for my (now out of warranty) car. Tuesday morning (today) low and behold, the engine light came back on. Thank God money grows on trees, nowadays.
Disappointing Experience - Avoid This Dealership
My experience with this dealership has been nothing short of frustrating. From the lack of transparency about the car's condition to the mishandling of the Title paperwork, they have failed at every step.
Despite repeatedly requesting clear HD photos of the vehicle, they sent low-quality images that didn’t reveal key issues. Upon delivery, I discovered paint chips, a misaligned bumper with a visible gap, and a chipped windshield — none of which were disclosed.
The dealership, particularly Julian and Kyle, repeatedly failed to provide clear information about the Title. They claimed the Title ... Read More 
Google - Mar 11, 2025
Highly recommend working with Jason if you decide to visit this dealership.. we truly appreciated his transparency and honesty. He was so easy to work with and really took the time to make sure we were well taken care of. He’s not your typical salesman in the sense that he’s not pushy and makes sure your needs and concerns are all addressed. He has background in service so it was really nice to get his input in terms of car maintenance etc.
*update*
I had to schedule an appointment for maintenance due to a recall letter I received. ... Read More 
Google - Feb 26, 2025
Lack of knowledge in service department, lack of customer service and communication, loaner waiting time is over a month or two,
Once your car is there for an issue, you have to keep calling and calling until someone responds to you and explaining why it’s over a week and your car hasn’t been diagnosed yet!
Unfortunately I had to take my car there twice for sensor issues and screen troubleshooting and both times they didn’t fix it. Basically my car was sitting there for a week and they didn’t have time to figure it out. I ... Read More 
Google - Feb 12, 2025
Fail, fail, fail! Their service is extremely bad. I have been back and forth for 6 months with failing suspension parts and they can't seem to figure out the full solution. My car is over 5 years old with only 24,000 miles on it. Went in about 3 weeks ago for a test drive with a tech and was able to recreate the issue... Three weeks later no call back with a plan or solution. Completely ignored and the 5 year warranty has ended. Even had Genesis warranty services try to follow with them and they ignored corporate as well. Goes to show how ... Read More 
Google - Feb 11, 2025
Don’t come here unless you want to get royally screwed. They added 6-8K worth of add ons. Then after I asked them to remove all add ons, they came back with just a few add ons included. Also offered 10K under for my trade in. They play games here and are in it for the money. Don’t waste your time. I left with a brand new car the same day at another non genesis dealer and got top market value 12K over what genesis offered on my trade in.
We recently visited the dealership to purchase a vehicle and were greeted by Jay, a friendly and helpful sales representative. However, our experience was marred by a rude and aggressive manager, a brunette woman, who yelled at us to move out of her way without apology. We were shocked by her behavior, especially considering her position.
Fortunately, Alex, another sales representative, was extremely helpful and attentive. We were interested in two vehicles, but the same woman interrupted our conversation with Jay and Alex again, without even saying "excuse me." This was the final straw, and we decided to ... Read More 
Google - Oct 15, 2024
Genesis brand, Hyundai service.
Horrible service and availability. loner cars not available for another month and a half. Need the windshield changed and they don't have it in stock. First order after 2 months, arrived damaged. I was told they will re-order it. ETA unknown.
Staff are very rude. Spoke to Ashley in service department and requested her supervisor to call me back. When I asked her for when should I expect a call back I was told " whenever they are available".
I never received this type of treatment from Lexus, Mercedes or any other premium brands. Buy ... Read More 
Google - Sep 6, 2024
Lack of organization, empty promises, infinite excuses, revolving door of different agents working the same deal, intentional ignoring, understaffed. Their CRM software is likely a restaurant menu and crayons.
We showed up with full purchase price in CASH and they still wanted to run a hard credit check on us! What?!? Cash is no good anymore?!
They requested that we go WITH them to the bank, deposit our cash, and “watch us take it out” so that they know it’s legit. The sales rep drove us there and didn’t even come inside with us.
They claimed to have “... Read More 
Google - Aug 31, 2024
Google should let me give 0 star. 1 star is too much for them. I was trying to make service appointment on the phone and was told that loaner car will be available 34 days later. Do they have only 1 loaner car available for customer? I strongly suggest they need to close the dealer or sell it to someone else who can operate better. Genesis is targeting premium brand. Learn customer service from Fletcher Johns Mercedes.