KnownCarProblems2021 Genesis GV80 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Genesis GV80, most often about the fuel system (25% of complaints). It is the most complained-about GV80 model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2021 Genesis GV80 problems
Fuel system
15 complaints · 25%Parts named most often: storage.
Purchased brand new and within 1,000 miles the check engine light illuminated while driving. Took to dealer and they determined it was due to defective fuel injector system. Backorder on parts, so the care has been in the shop for as long as we have owned it. Wonder if similar issue to that which LED to recall of the…
The contact owns a 2021 Genesis GV80. The contact stated that the fuel cap was intermittently stuck and failed to open as needed to refuel the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Electrical
15 complaints · 25%Parts named most often: horn, instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2021 Genesis GV80. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the horn independently activated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. In addition, the driver's side door had to be unlocked, and additional tasks were performed to disable the horn. The vehicle was…
Driver assistance
13 complaints · 21%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, warning, assist.
Lights
13 complaints · 21%Engine
8 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2021 Genesis GV80. The contact stated that while stopped at a turning lane, the engine warning light was illuminated. The engine control system warning message had appeared on the display screen. The contact also received an email from the manufacturer that a possible condition had been detected…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 13%Speed control
5 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact's mother owned a 2021 Genesis GV80. The contact stated that while her mother was driving into a parking space at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The vehicle drove over a field and into oncoming traffic before crashing into another…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: body.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Genesis GV80 recalls
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Seat belts: front
Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Seat belt pretensioners may rupture
Summary
On august 8, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this recall query (rq) based on 3 incidents alleging front seat belt pretensioners that may rupture during deployment, on model year (my) 2020-2022 of various hyundai and kia models, resulting in 3 injuries (note: one incident occurred outside the u.s. And its territories).between october 2021 and march 2023, hyundai and kia have filed the following 11 safety recalls for pretensioner rupture: NHTSA recall no. 21v-796, 22v-069, 22v-123, 22v-127, 22v-218, 22v-354, 22v-447, 22v-458, 22v-816, 23v-094, and 23v-210.hyundai/kia have stated that the abnormal deployment of the pretensioners is due to over-pressurization of the preten
Questions about the 2021 Genesis GV80
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Genesis GV80?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (15 complaints); electrical (15 complaints); driver assistance (13 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Genesis GV80 have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 10, 2026 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Genesis GV80?
- It is the most complained-about GV80 model year since 2000, with 61 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.