2021 Genesis GV80 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2021 Genesis GV80, and owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2021 Genesis GV80
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain Genesis 2022-2026 GV70, 2023-2025 G90, 2021-2025 G80, and GV80 vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 20, 2026. Owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741.…
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Genesis G80, GV80, and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 016G.
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Seat belts: front and pretensioner (seat belts)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Genesis GV80, 2021-2023 Genesis G80, 2022-2023 Genesis GV70, and 2023 Genesis GV60 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. For GV60 owners, Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk,…
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Pretensioner (seat belts) and seat belts: front
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Genesis G80 and GV80 vehicles equipped with 2.5-litre turbo engines. The fuel tube connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail may not seal properly, which could allow fuel to leak.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.…
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Genesis GV80 have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 24,298 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 16 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I am writing this complaint concerning the headlight assembly issue that applies to my vehicle. The headlight has a well documented record of suddenly failing. To my knowledge there has never been an”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Electrical system
“On two separate occasions, my 2021 Genesis GV80 experienced a sudden loss of motive power while driving on Interstate 75 in Atlanta, Georgia, creating an extreme crash hazard. The first incident occur”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Genesis GV80 (GV80 AWD, GV80 RWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18–21 / 23–25 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Genesis GV80 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Genesis GV80 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Genesis GV80 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Genesis GV80 | 5 | 61 |
| 2022 Genesis GV80 | 4 | 44 |
| 2023 Genesis GV80 | 4 | 41 |
| 2024 Genesis GV80 | 2 | 17 |
| 2025 Genesis GV80 | 3 | 18 |
| 2026 Genesis GV80 | 1 | 7 |
Checking a specific 2021 Genesis GV80
How do I know if my 2021 Genesis GV80 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2021 Genesis GV80; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Genesis dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V208000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Genesis models
- GV70242 complaints
- G80237 complaints
- G70142 complaints
- GV6077 complaints
- G9069 complaints
- GV70 Electrified5 complaints
- G80 Electrified4 complaints
- GV80 Coupe2 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.