repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
NewRisk. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
2021 Genesis GV80Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 61 owner complaints about the 2021 Genesis GV80, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-796 the manufacturer reports only 46% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Genesis GV80 has problems
61 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
13Exterior lighting
11Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
10Forward collision avoidance3 crash/fire/injury
8Engine
5Lane departure
5Vehicle speed control
4Fuel system, gasoline
4Structure
1610 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 15 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 13 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 3 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 16 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2021 Genesis GV80 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Seat belts: front
Risk. An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Seat belts: front
Risk. An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2023 Q1
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Genesis.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other GV80 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GV80 median. How we score
'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Genesis GV80 safety ratings
2021 Genesis GV80 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Genesis GV80, and the recalls they led to.
- Seat Belt Pretensioners May RuptureLed to recall 23V-094
In owners' words
What GV80 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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…
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