Every 2021 Genesis G80 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 26V229000
Apr 10, 2026Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- 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. Genesis' number for this recall is 033G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 11, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V229000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 23V630000
Nov 9, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V630000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 23V094000
Feb 16, 2023Seat Belts:Front
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V094000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 21V208000
Mar 24, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 008G.
Full recall details for 21V208000 →
2021 Genesis G80 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Genesis G80. Genesis has issued at least 61 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Service Brakes3
- Tires3
- Electrical System2
- Engine1
- Power Train1
- Structure1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (16)
- Power Train (12)
- Engine (6)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (5)
- Exterior Lighting (5)
- Unknown Or Other (5)
Read Genesis G80 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Genesis G80. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The windows do not roll down or up from any of the switches. this was taken in for a warranty repair and after i received the vehicle back. it worked for a day and has now began to do the same intermittent working and not working. where more often than not i am unable to roll the windows down.”
2021 GENESIS G80May 10, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11736914
“Vehicle Information: * Year: 2021 * Make: Genesis * Model: G80 * Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [XXX] ] * Mileage at time of incident/problem start: Approximately 26,377 miles Problem Description: The issue began around [XXX].”
2021 GENESIS G80May 6, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11659272
“Brake pedal concern. When pressing the brake pedal in Drive but while the vehicle is not moving there is a tapping sound and feeling coming from the brake pedal.”
2021 GENESIS G80Sep 9, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11613618
“(front) 245/40R20 (rear) 275/35R20 Rear passenger tire failed, sidewall failure. Instantly went to 0 PSI on dash notification. A cop helped us change it. Less than a mile layer going less than 50 MPH (max rating for spare) the front passenger tire exploded.”
2021 GENESIS G80Jan 21, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11566744
“245/40 R20 (FRONT) 275/35 R20 (REAR) The two front and one rear tire experienced sidewall failures within the first 25,000 of use. The tires have been disposed. I thank god that the failures did not occur at highway speed which could have caused serious injury to me and other motorists.”
2021 GENESIS G80Feb 18, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11507928
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