2021 Genesis GV80: complaints, problems and recalls

VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY BECAME UNSTABLE AND UNPREDICTABLE WHENEVER IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH OBJECTS/ BUMPS IN THE ROAD. RATTLING FROM LEFT SIDE SUSPENSION UPON RESTARTING DURING IDLE AND GO. ALSO HAVE A BALANCING ISSUE AT HIGHWAY SPEED THAT CAN BE FELT THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE.

Owner-reported narrative. 700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11398599 at NHTSA ↗

WHILE DRIVING A LOW PRESSURE WARNING POPPED UP ON THE DASH. WHEN I GOT OUT I NOTICED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS LOW. I DID A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE TIRE AND I NOTICED NO DAMAGE. WHILE ADDING AIR I NOTICED THE PRESSURE WOULD NOT GO OVER 33PSI AND I COULD HEAR AIR ESCAPING THE TIRE. THERE WAS A BULGE AT THE BEAD OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS COMING OFF THE RIM. WHILE DRIVING THE DAY PRIOR I NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS UNSTABLE. I BROUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN COUPLE OF TIMES FOR BALANCING ISSUES.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11399256 at NHTSA ↗

PURCHASED BRAND NEW AND WITHIN 1,000 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY DETERMINED IT WAS DUE TO DEFECTIVE FUEL INJECTOR SYSTEM. BACKORDER ON PARTS, SO THE CARE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR AS LONG AS WE HAVE OWNED IT. WONDER IF SIMILAR ISSUE TO THAT WHICH LED TO RECALL OF THE 2021 G70?

Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11399514 at NHTSA ↗

UNDER 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE AND UNDER 1000 MILES - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON-A POSSIBLE CONDITION WITH YOUR ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM. TWO TRIPS TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT, PART IS ON BACK ORDER UNTIL JUNE. SERVICE DEPT HAS VEHICLE FOR LONGER THAN I HAVE OWN THE CAR.

Owner-reported narrative. 879 miles reported. Look up ODI 11413245 at NHTSA ↗

Genesis GV80 2.5 T standard option Forward collision warning software problem. These vehicles are sold with this option but not showing on settings, therefore it is not usable. Similar complaints are known with 21 model G80, GV80, G90. I believe this problem is recorded as T17G.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11417440 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2021 Genesis GV80. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The technician disengaged the check engine warning light senor however, the failure recurred three times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 300

Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11422620 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2021 Genesis GV80. The contact stated that while stopped at a turning lane, the engine warning light was illuminated. The engine control system warning message had appeared on the display screen. The contact also received an email from the manufacturer that a possible condition had been detected within the engine control system and a full check was needed whenever convenient with a preferred dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure on numerous occasions but had not called the contact back. The vehicle was not diagnose…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 11433596 at NHTSA ↗

Genesis 2021 GV 80 2.5 4 cylinder. Engine light on for the 3rd time. previous fixes did not fix the problem. Reported it to the corporate office. Still waiting after one week to have some one contact. No resolution to the problem yet.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11453420 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2021-03-24 (March 24, 2021)

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.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2021-10-13 (October 13, 2021)

Hyundai 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.

Consequence: An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2023-02-16 (February 16, 2023)

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.

Consequence: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2023-09-11 (September 11, 2023)

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.

Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2026-04-10 (April 10, 2026)

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.

Consequence: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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.