2021 Genesis GV80 problems and complaints

Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Genesis GV80. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (14), Exterior Lighting (12), Fuel/Propulsion System (11).

Key takeaways

  • 59 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 5 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1424%
Exterior Lighting1220%
Fuel/Propulsion System1119%
Forward Collision Avoidance1017%
Unknown Or Other814%
Engine712%
Lane Departure58%
Structure47%
Fuel System47%
Gasoline47%
Vehicle Speed Control47%
Service Brakes35%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2021 Genesis GV80 SUV AWD5/54/55/54/5
2021 Genesis GV80 SUV RWD5/54/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-08

Air conditioner evaporator core failure. Air conditioner stopped working. Took vehicle to shop and was told by dealer this was a common problem and that TSB 25-HA-002G was issued concerning this problem. After researching vehicle online, I found a Facebook page with numerous other owners having the same problem. Local ...

Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-02

This complaint concerns Manufacturer Recall 033G (NHTSA Recall 26V229000) for a fuel crossover pipe with retention fasteners that may loosen over time, creating a fuel leak and engine compartment fire risk. The vehicle has not yet received the recall remedy because the nearest authorized Genesis retailer capable of per...

Electrical System - filed 2026-08-19

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 engine compartment into...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.