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2021 Genesis G80

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
4
on record
MPG
32
combined

Open recalls on record

4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2021 Genesis G80

4 recalls
9 complaints
32 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
9
Complaints citing a crash
0

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

4 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V208000high

    Fuel system issue

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    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.

  • 23V094000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT

    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.

  • 23V630000high

    Fuel pump may fail

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    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.

  • 26V229000high

    Fuel system issue

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    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.

Consumer complaints

9 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

9
Total
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • BRAKES3
  • WHEELS/TIRES3
  • ELECTRICAL1
  • OTHER1
  • ENGINE1

Normal Range

9 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.

Most reported problems

brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)3
tire or wheel problems3
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)1

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Sedan
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

27

City

39

Hwy

32

Comb

Annual cost
$1,641
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Adjacent model years

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Common problems

Genesis G80 problems

211 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 26V229000

    A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

  2. Recall

    Recall 23V630000

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

  3. Recall

    Recall 23V094000

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

  4. Recall

    Recall 21V208000

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