Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published March 24, 2021
Hyundai 2021 Genesis G80 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk
Hyundai recalls 2021 Genesis G80 vehicles with 2.5L turbo engines due to potential fuel leaks near ignition sources that could cause fire. Owners will receive free fuel tube replacements.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2021 Genesis G80 vehicles with 2.5L turbo engines because a fuel tube may leak fuel near ignition sources, increasing fire risk. Owners must have the fuel tube replaced at a dealer to prevent potential fire. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80438-hyundai-2021-genesis-g80-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk.
“Hyundai 2021 Genesis G80 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80438-hyundai-2021-genesis-g80-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V208000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V208000).
Hyundai Motor America recalled certain 2021 Genesis G80 and GV80 vehicles due to a fuel leak risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on March 24, 2021. Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel tube free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Genesis G80, 2021
Genesis GV80, 2021
What to do
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.
The hazard
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. The fuel tube connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail may not seal properly, which could allow fuel to leak.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Hyundai Motor America has 193 other recalls on record since July 11, 2014. Other recent recalls of similar products include Kia 2022-2026 Carnival Fuel Leak Fire Recall (April 10, 2026), Tiffin GT1 (2025) Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk (May 26, 2026), and Ford 2024 Bronco Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk (Nov. 9, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Genesis G80 or GV80 has a 2.5L turbo engine. The recall was notified to owners on May 24, 2021.
Brand
Hyundai
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Call 1-855-371-9460 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a fuel tube replacement.
Get Fuel Tube Replacement
Hyundai will replace the high pressure fuel tube at no cost when you visit a dealer.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 2 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V208000 — Hyundai 2021 Genesis G80 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk
Hello,
I own a Hyundai 2021 Genesis G80 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk that is covered by recall 21V208000 from Hyundai.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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