2021 Genesis Gv80 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (8) · Exterior Lighting (8) · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (5)
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Safety recalls (5)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2026-04-10 · campaign 26V229000 · 94,760 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2023-09-11 · campaign 23V630000 · 19,272 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Seat Belts:front 2023-02-16 · campaign 23V094000 · 65,517 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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 rep
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2021-10-13 · campaign 21V796000 · 978 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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 hav
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2021-03-24 · campaign 21V208000 · 147 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (63)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-10-26 · 26-GI-003G TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update. the changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. refer to the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update key improv
Structure:body 2026-10-22 · 26-BD-011G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. this tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly.
Power Train 2026-09-09 · 26-DS-001G TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some gv70 (jk1, jk1a), gv80 (jx1) and g80 (rg3) vehicles may have a hum or whine noise condition from the rear differential at certain speeds. this bulletin describes the procedure to inspect the vehicle for the hum or whine noise and, if necessary, to tighten the rear differential lock nut to speci
Engine 2026-06-10 · 26-HA-002G TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some genesis vehicles (listed below) equipped with lambda-iii 3.5t-gdi engines may exhibit reduced heater performance due to engine coolant deposits clogging the heater core. this bulletin provides instructions to verify the concern and to replace the front and rear heater core (if applicable).
Electrical System 2026-05-27 · 26-GI-002G TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st navigation map and software update. the changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. refer to the 2026 1st navigation map and software update key improv
Engine 2026-04-18 · 26-EE-003G TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. this bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary, replace the starter magnetic switch (solenoid) assembly.
Showing the 6 most recent of 63 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-06 · Exterior Lighting“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 official recall from genesis to address this issue. the issue definitely causes a safety issue and the repair of this issue is not a straight forward …”
2026-10-05 · Vehicle Speed Control“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 occurred on august 3, 2026. while traveling at highway speed in heavy traffic, i attempted to change lanes and pressed the accelerator. the vehicle did no…”
2026-09-08 · Unknown Or Other“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 researching vehicle online, i found a facebook page with numerous other owners having the same problem. local dealer told me it would cost $…”
2026-09-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 has not yet received the recall remedy because the nearest authorized genesis retailer capable of performing the repair is over 620…”
2026-08-19 · Electrical System“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 35-to-40-minute dynamic road test under engine load, severe heat migrates directly from the engine compartment into the passenger cabin. the inst…”
2026-08-16 · Unknown Or Other“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 physical dealerships from my entire state, creating an absolute geographic barrier to service. corporate representatives have acknowled…”
2026-06-24 · Unknown Or Other“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 automatically moved out of my saved position. i was no longer able to reach the pedals and could not properly control the vehicle. t…”
2026-06-19 · Unknown Or Other“vehicle was parked in a residential garage with the engine off. a [xxx] child was secured in a rear driver-side car seat. the key fob was inside the vehicle on the passenger side. after the final door was closed, an adult immediately attempted to reopen the driver's door and found it locked. all vehicle doors were locked despite the key fob remaini…”
2026-05-15 · Structure:body“vehicle was brought in for a recall repair related to a water leak through the sunroof. the repair took over 30 days. the manufacturer directed me to rent a vehicle from a specific rental company and promised reimbursement at $80 per day. the manufacturer is now refusing to reimburse the full rental duration and has capped reimbursement at 60 dolla…”
2026-05-06 · Unknown Or Other“ac has failed. it’s a common issue with this year make and model. evaporator core…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.