Recalls
5campaigns
2 fuel system · 2 seat belt · 1 fuel pump
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
59filed
Owner reports, 2021–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
23mpg combined
$2,840/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
2.5 L 4-cyl· 8-speed automatic
3 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2021 Genesis GV80. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- 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. 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.
Repair progress not yet reported94,760 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V229000
Listed for 2021 Genesis GV80. Not checked against your VIN.
Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Failure
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- 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.
95.3% repairedof 19,272 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V630000
Listed for 2021 Genesis GV80. Not checked against your VIN.
Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode
Seat belts · front
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- 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.
97.3% repairedof 65,517 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V094000
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Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode
Seat belts · front
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported978 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V796000
Listed for 2021 Genesis GV80. Not checked against your VIN.
High Pressure Fuel Tube May Leak
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- 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.
100% repairedof 147 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V208000
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Owner complaints (59)
59 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
5involved a crash
1involved a fire
3injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 59 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 14 | 23.7% |
| Exterior lighting | 12 | 20.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 18.6% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 16.9% |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 13.6% |
| Engine | 7 | 11.9% |
| Lane departure | 5 | 8.5% |
| Fuel system | 4 | 6.8% |
| Structure | 4 | 6.8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 6.8% |
How 2021 compares with other GV80 years
Best and worst GV80 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 59 | 5 |
| 2022 | 44 | 4 |
| 2023 | 41 | 4 |
| 2024 | 17 | 2 |
| 2025 | 19 | 3 |
| 2026 | 8 | 1 |
This year (2021)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 15.5%★★★★☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2021 Genesis GV80 suv awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined
23
mpg combined
21
city
25
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,550
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 394 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$2,840per year
$237per month
652gallons a year
Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 / 25 / 23 | $3,550 | 394 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 25 / 22 | $3,750 | 401 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 23 / 20 | $4,100 | 448 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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Where to next
2021 Genesis GV80 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2021 Genesis GV80 have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 26V229000 (fuel system), 23V630000 (fuel pump), 23V094000 (seat belt), 21V796000 (seat belt), 21V208000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2021 Genesis GV80 problems?
Owners filed 59 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (14), Exterior lighting (12), Fuel/propulsion system (11) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2021 Genesis GV80 get?
EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 21 city, 25 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2021 Genesis GV80 get?
NHTSA rated the 2021 Genesis GV80 suv awd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (15.5% rollover risk).
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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