2021 Genesis G80
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2021
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 9 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 67 |
| 2018 | 98 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 9 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle Information: * Year: 2021 * Make: Genesis * Model: G80 * Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [XXX] ] * Mileage at time of incident/problem start: Approximately 26,377 miles Problem Description: The issue began around [XXX].
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-06
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-09
Tires
3 of 9 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.
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(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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-21
The contact owns a 2021 Genesis GV80 equipped with Pirelli Tires, Tire line: Scorpion STR, Tire Size: 265/55/R19, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's side tire had an inner sidewall blowout.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-16
Electrical system
2 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Structure
1 of 9 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-05-21Fuel system, gasoline21V208000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Genesis G80 and GV80 vehicles equipped with 2.5-litre turbo engines.
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.
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2023-04-14Seat belts23V094000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Genesis GV80, 2021-2023 Genesis G80, 2022-2023 Genesis GV70, and 2023 Genesis GV60 vehicles.
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.
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2023-11-08Fuel system, gasoline23V630000 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.
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Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline26V229000 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. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk mailed June 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Genesis G80 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V229000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 21V208000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 23V094000 · Seat belts
- Recall 23V630000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2021 Genesis G80 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Genesis G80?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Genesis G80 have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.