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2021 Genesis GV80 problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
36% of relevant owner complaints on the 2021 Genesis GV80 are about the engine, transmission or fuel system. That is elevated. Worth an independent inspection before you commit to one.
Better than 61% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Excludes 14 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 27%).
Does the 2021 Genesis GV80 have fuel system problems?
More than most. The pattern is elevated rather than severe. 16 of 45 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2021 Genesis GV80 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (36%), and the largest group is filed under fuel/propulsion system (11). For comparison, the 2022 scores 53%. On a test drive, check for hard starts, stalling, hesitation, a fuel smell or a check-engine light. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2021 compares with other Genesis GV80 years
Of the 3 Genesis GV80 years with enough complaints to score, the 2021 is the 2nd-best on engine and transmission share (36%). The worst is the 2022 (53%), the best the 2023 (32%). By volume, the 2021 drew 59 complaints (16 drivetrain), against 44 for the 2022.
Genesis GV80 years to avoid and best years →
2021 · 2022 GV80 problems · 2023 GV80 problems
The rest of the picture on the 2021 Genesis GV80
- What the repair costs. Typical fuel system repair ranges, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives. Similar cars and nearby years with a better record.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 16 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2021 Genesis GV80 fuel system recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns on the 2021 Genesis GV80 involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 5 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
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.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.…
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.…
2 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 3, 2026.
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Does the 2021 Genesis GV80 have fuel system problems?
More than most; the pattern is elevated rather than severe. 16 of 45 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2021 Genesis GV80 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (36%). Before buying one, have an independent mechanic check the fuel system and ask the seller whether it has been repaired or replaced.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Genesis GV80?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2021 Genesis GV80 is electrical system: 14 of 59 complaints (24%) name it, followed by exterior lighting (12) and fuel/propulsion system (11). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap. Engine, transmission and fuel-system complaints together make up 36% of the relevant total.
Is the 2021 Genesis GV80 reliable?
On the engine and transmission, owner complaints point to a weak spot: 36% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain (elevated signal). That is better than 61% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 3 Genesis GV80 years we score, it ranks 2nd-best. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2021 Genesis GV80?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns on the 2021 Genesis GV80 involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 5 in total: 26V229000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), 23V630000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump), 21V208000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Genesis GV80 years are better?
Among the Genesis GV80 years we track, the 2023 (32%) has a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2021 (36%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/genesis-gv80
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