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2021 Genesis G80 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 13 complaints on file for the 2021 Genesis G80 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

13

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2021 compare to other G80 years?

G80 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted114 complaints2017: 80 complaints2018: 114 complaints2019: 34 complaints2020: 12 complaints2021: 13 complaints2022: 8 complaints2023: 9 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 4 complaints2026: 14 complaints
G80 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2021 Genesis G80 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels323%
Brakes323%
Electrical System215%
Speed Control18%
Body & Structure18%
Transmission18%
Engine18%
Other18%

Does the 2021 Genesis G80 have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V229000Fuel SystemApril 10, 2026 · 94,760 units

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk mailed June 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. 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.

23V630000Fuel SystemSeptember 11, 2023 · 19,272 units

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.

Consequence

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

23V094000Seat BeltsFebruary 16, 2023 · 65,517 units

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.

Consequence

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

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.

21V208000Fuel SystemMarch 24, 2021 · 147 units

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“(front) 245/40R20 (rear) 275/35R20 Rear passenger tire failed, sidewall failure. Instantly went to 0 PSI on dash notification. A cop helped us change it. Less than a mile layer going less than 50 MPH (max rating for spare) the front passenger tire exploded. The same cop caught up with us and could…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · January 21, 2024

“Brake pedal concern. When pressing the brake pedal in Drive but while the vehicle is not moving there is a tapping sound and feeling coming from the brake pedal.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 14, 2024

“The windows do not roll down or up from any of the switches. this was taken in for a warranty repair and after i received the vehicle back. it worked for a day and has now began to do the same intermittent working and not working. where more often than not i am unable to roll the windows down.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 10, 2026

“The G80 is equipped with a bluetooth system that should read incoming text messages while in drive. (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxfPQ37jJbI&t=6s) Instead, after I select "Listen" the car tells me "unavailable while Driving." When I close this system message, the display shows the first…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 6, 2022

“The contact owns a 2021 Genesis G80. The contact stated while driving 30-40 mph on two separate occasions, the transmission disengaged, and the vehicle stalled and restarted without warning. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 1, 2021

2021 Genesis G80 — common questions

Is the 2021 Genesis G80 reliable?

The record is thin — 13 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2021 G80 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (3 complaints), tires & wheels (3 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints).

Does the 2021 Genesis G80 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2021 Genesis G80. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Genesis G80 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the G80 years to avoid are 2018, 2017, 2019, 2020. The cleanest record among G80 years belongs to 2024.

How safe is the 2021 Genesis G80?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2021 Genesis G80 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.