2021 Genesis GV80 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2021 Genesis GV80 has 59 complaints with NHTSA after 6 years, or 7 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most GV80 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Hoses and fittings, Fuel pump, and Front.

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (14 of 59), then Exterior lighting (12) and Fuel and propulsion system (11). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2022

The 2022 GV80 has 43 complaints, 9 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2021 Genesis GV80. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (5)

Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2026-04-10 · NHTSA campaign 26V229000

Summary 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. Genesis' number for this recall is 033G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 11, 2026.

Recall Fuel pump 2023-09-11 · NHTSA campaign 23V630000

Summary 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.

Recall seat belts, front 2023-02-16 · NHTSA campaign 23V094000

Summary 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, were mailed April 14, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 012G. This recall supersedes and expands recall number 21V-796. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-796 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall seat belts, front 2021-10-13 · NHTSA campaign 21V796000

Summary 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 recall are 211 and 009G. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall numbers 22V-354 for Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles, 22V-458 for Venue vehicles, and 23V-094 for Genesis vehicles. Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, and Genesis vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedies completed.

Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2021-03-24 · NHTSA campaign 21V208000

Summary 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 008G.

Complaints by component (59 total)

Electrical system

Exterior lighting

Fuel and propulsion system

Forward collision avoidance

Engine

Lane departure

Fuel system, gasoline

Speed control

Structure

Service brakes

Back-over prevention

Seat belts

Steering

Wheels

Air bags

Powertrain

Seats

Suspension

Visibility and wipers

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Air conditioner evaporator core failure. Air conditioner stopped working. Took vehicle to shop and was told by dealer this was a common problem and that TSB 25-HA-002G was issued concerning this problem. After…"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-08
"This complaint concerns Manufacturer Recall 033G (NHTSA Recall 26V229000) for a fuel crossover pipe with retention fasteners that may loosen over time, creating a fuel leak and engine compartment fire risk. The vehicle…"
Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-02
"Component Affected: Electrical / Interior Cabin Comfort / HVAC SystemsDescription of Defect:I am reporting an active thermal defect in the dashboard footprint of my 2021 Genesis GV80 AWD 3.5T. Following a…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-08-19
"I am filing an official complaint against Genesis Motor America for failing to provide a free and accessible remedy for an active, mandatory safety recall on my 2021 Genesis GV80 Genesis has closed and removed all…"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-16
"On June 23, 2026, while operating my 2021 Genesis GV80, the vehicle's entire infotainment and system software rebooted without warning as I was leaving a parking lot. As a direct result of this reboot, the driver seat…"
Electrical system, Seats, Unknown or other · filed 2026-06-24

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2021 Genesis GV80 SUV AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2021 Genesis GV80 SUV RWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
GV80 all-wheel drive	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	21	25	22 MPG	$3650
GV80 all-wheel drive	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	18	23	20 MPG	$4000
GV80 rear-wheel drive	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	21	25	23 MPG	$3450

Specs and fitment

GV80 (JX1), 2021–present

Body styles SUV

Oil SAE 0W-30 (2.5L turbo); see manual for 3.5L

Tire size 265/55R19, 265/50R20, or 265/40R22 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 23V630000 covers certain 2021-2022 Genesis G80 and GV80 vehicles (with GV70 listed in the same campaign) where the fuel pump may fail and cause a loss of drive power. Recall 26V229000 covers certain 2021-2025 G80 and GV80 vehicles (with GV70 and G90) where fuel may leak at the connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Genesis GV80 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2021 Genesis GV80?

Is the 2021 Genesis GV80 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 GV80 has 43 complaints, 9 per year. The 2021 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022.

Has the 2021 Genesis GV80 been recalled?

The 2021 Genesis GV80 has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Genesis GV80?

Owners have filed 59 complaints about the 2021 Genesis GV80 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2021 Genesis GV80 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2021 Genesis GV80 is 21.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a Genesis GV80 use?

Genesis commonly specifies SAE 0W-30 for the 2.5L turbo; check the owner's manual for the 3.5L twin-turbo viscosity.

What tire sizes does a Genesis GV80 use?

OEM tire sizes include 265/55R19, 265/50R20, and 265/40R22 depending on trim and wheel package.

What fuel-pump recall covers certain GV80 models?

Recall 23V630000 covers certain 2021-2022 Genesis G80 and GV80 vehicles (GV70 also listed) where the fuel pump may fail and cause loss of drive power.