2021 Genesis G80 Problems: 9 Complaints, 4 Recalls

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	vs. 2021 Large Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)	2,950–4,300	2,950–4,300	3,000–3,700	3,000–3,900	3,000–4,100
Combined MPG	18–21	18–21	21–26	20–26	19–26
City / Highway MPG	15–18 / 23–26	15–18 / 23–26	18–23 / 26–32	17–23 / 26–32	16–22 / 25–32
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	423–503	423–503	345–422	345–439	346–465
Complaints filed	27	10	9	7	9	Not compared
Recalls issued	3	2	4	4	4	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	2	1	0	0	1	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	0	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Injuries reported	2	0	0	0	1	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	6	6	4	3	3

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Genesis G80 have?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Genesis G80?

Brakes: 3 of 9 NHTSA complaints (33%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Genesis G80 get?

EPA rates it 21–26 MPG combined across 4 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Genesis G80?

EPA estimates $3,000–$3,700 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO₂
Configuration 1	Automatic (S8)	4	2.5L	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	Large Cars	22 mpg	30 mpg	25 mpg	$3,100	360 g/mi
Configuration 2	Automatic (S8)	4	2.5L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Large Cars	23 mpg (high)	32 mpg (high)	26 mpg (high)	$3,000 (low)	345 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3	Automatic (S8)	6	3.5L	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	Large Cars	18 mpg (low)	26 mpg (low)	21 mpg (low)	$3,700 (high)	422 g/mi (high)
Configuration 4	Automatic (S8)	6	3.5L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Large Cars	19 mpg	27 mpg	22 mpg	$3,500	410 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Fire-Involved	Injuries	Deaths
Engine	1	0	0	0	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	1	0	0	0	0
Fuel System	0	0	0	0	0
Electrical	2	0	0	0	0
Brakes	3	0	0	0	0
Steering	0	0	0	0	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	3	0	0	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	0	0	0	0	0
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	1	0	0	0	0
Body, Seats & Latches	1	0	0	0	0
Visibility & Lighting	0	0	0	0	0
Other	1	0	0	0	0

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (4)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · Campaign 26V229000 · Apr 10, 2026
Defect: 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 23V630000 · Sep 12, 2023
Defect: 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.
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; SEAT BELTS:FRONT · Campaign 23V094000 · Feb 17, 2023
Defect: 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · Campaign 21V208000 · Mar 25, 2021
Defect: 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.