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2021 Genesis GV80: raw data

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vehicle2021 / genesis / gv80
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-21)
complaints59 on file (2021-03-01 → 2026-09-08)
recalls5
investigations1
fars3 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (vpic)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Driver-side headlamp moisture intrusion and failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING13 complaints2023-04-17 → 2026-06-24gv80-2021-headlamp-moisture-failure
  • 11727543 The front left headlamp on my 2021 Genesis GV80 failed completely after visible moisture and condensation accumulated inside the lamp housing for approximately one week. There was no impact, damage, or tampering. The Genesis service center inspected the vehicle and confirmed the…
  • 11693268 Condensation has appeared in the driver side headlight. It has caused the headlight and blinker to stop working. In addition, several warning lights have appeared on the dash indicating the following operations are no longer working.... Driver Attention Warning System, Forward…
  • 11655976 The component that failed is the driver side headlamp and blinker. It collected condensation from a manufacturer defect that Genesis will not take accountability for. They over tightened the screws which caused hairline cracks in the assembly, which then causes condensation in…
Fuel pump cavitation and sudden loss of drive powerFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9 complaints2021-03-01 → 2026-04-07gv80-2021-fuel-pump-power-loss
  • 11577131 On two occasions in the last month the car has suffered a loss of power with the accelerator unresponsive to input. After 5-10 seconds of this still actively occurring the car began to shake violently while I was trying to find a safe place to stop the car out of the traffic…
  • 11722543 Vehicle is experiencing sudden loss of drive power without warning. There is no error code, nor dashboard indicator (check Eng, etc.). It suddenly just loses power - engine still running. This loss of motive-power safety condition is identical to the fuel pump cavitation…
  • 11544326 After driving not even 100 miles, we experienced the vehicle stalling and having no power. Giving it gas, the RPM's would not rise and the engine then shut off. The engine light briefly turned on but did not stay on. After the car shut down and turned back on, we kept driving
Sunroof drainage water intrusion and electrical damageELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY3 complaints2024-12-28 → 2026-05-15gv80-2021-sunroof-water-intrusion
  • 11732830 Water intrusion defect manifested 5/28/24 (3 months) with electrical failures and dampness odor. Active leak discovered 9/25 - water leaked onto passenger during operation. CHILD HEALTH EMERGENCY: My daughter required THREE emergency room visits for severe allergic reactions…
  • 11738054 Vehicle was brought in for a recall repair related to a water leak through the sunroof. The repair took over 30 days. The manufacturer directed me to rent a vehicle from a specific rental company and promised reimbursement at $80 per day. The manufacturer is now refusing to…
Instrument cluster inoperability and blackoutFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST2 complaints2025-08-31 → 2026-03-16gv80-2021-instrument-cluster-blackout
  • 11684226 my cluster went black. No dash lights. No speedometer. no odometer. no cruiz control nothing works. the 2022-23-124 47,000 have been recalled .. Why not the 2021? Its the same part.. tHIS IS A DISASTER. TOTALLY UNSAFE TO DRIVE
  • 11724760 The contact stated that the instrument cluster was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the instrument cluster had failed and needed to be replaced at the owner's expense. The contact declined to pay for the repair
Fuel door switch failure and inability to refuelFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP3 complaints2023-04-13 → 2025-04-17gv80-2021-fuel-door-malfunction
  • 11635937 The contact stated while attempting to refuel the vehicle, the fuel tank door switch failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the fuel tank door switch failed to unlock the fuel door. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure had occurred while on a road…
  • 11516913 The fuel cap never opens up right away. It is not an emergency, but it is very time consuming, trying to repeatedly lock and unlock my door several times before the fuel door is released
Forward collision warning and autonomous braking false activationFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS3 complaints2024-01-13 → 2024-01-25gv80-2021-adas-false-activation
  • 11567858 While driving at low speeds (less than 50mph) the Forward Collision Warning randomly activates. Sometimes its just a warning and sometimes its a warning and forced braking. I was able to capture a video of this
  • 11566479 The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service brakes independently engaged. The contact stated that the brakes independently engaged a total of four times while the contact was driving on a major highway. The contact’s son was a passenger in the…
Electrical system parasitic battery drain and shutdownELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 complaints2024-03-13 → 2024-05-14gv80-2021-electrical-parasitic-drain
  • 11577476 Battery runs out of charge within one day without any rational reason (i.e., no lights, no alarm, no equipment in use) which put me at risk since the car would stop at any time without any warning
  • 11614097 Battery begins discharge without warning while driving the vehicle. System begins complete shutdown without warning. Experiencing clunking and or jerking while driving no matter if speed acceleration/deceleration. Infotainment system goes out of function without notice - radio…

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
592021-03-012026-09-0851ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:14; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:12; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:11; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:10; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:8

Recalls all years →

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21V79600013/10/2021SEAT BELTS:FRONTHyundai 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.An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.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.
21V20800024/03/2021FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSHyundai 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.A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.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.
23V09400016/02/2023SEAT BELTS:FRONTHyundai 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.An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.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.
23V63000011/09/2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPHyundai 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.A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.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.
26V22900010/04/2026FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSHyundai 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.A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.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.

Investigations all years →

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RQ22003closedSeat Belt Pretensioners May RuptureSEAT BELTS:FRONT2022-08-082023-05-2623V094000On August 8, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Recall Query (RQ) based on 3 incidents alleging front seat belt pretensioners that may rupture during deployment, on model year (MY) 2020-2022 of various Hyundai and Kia Models, resulting in 3 injuries (note: one incident occurred outside the U.S. and its territories).Between October 2021 and March 2023, Hyundai and Kia have filed the following 11 safety recalls for pretensioner rupture: NHTSA Recall No. 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-123, 22V-127, 22V-218, 22V-354, 22V-447, 22V-458, 22V-816, 23V-094, and 23V-210.Hyundai/Kia have

FARS occupant deaths all years →

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2010-20243vpic3

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2021 Genesis GV80 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2021/genesis/gv80
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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2021 Genesis GV80},
  year = {2026},
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  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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