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2021 Genesis G80: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2021 Genesis G80 with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

26 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$7,846

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Wheels & tires3

Brakes3

Electrical system2

Engine & cooling1

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	26 mpg
Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	All-Wheel Drive	25 mpg
Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	22 mpg
Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L	All-Wheel Drive	21 mpg

Recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsApr 10, 2026 · campaign 26V229000
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel PumpSep 11, 2023 · campaign 23V630000
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.
Seat Belts › FrontFeb 16, 2023 · campaign 23V094000
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsMar 24, 2021 · campaign 21V208000
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.

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Other years of the Genesis G80

Year	Reliability
2027	Not rated yet
2026	Not rated yet
2025	Not rated yet
2024	Not rated yet
2023	Not rated yet
2022	Not rated yet
2021	Not rated yet
2020	Not rated yet
2019	Not rated yet
2018	Not rated yet
2017	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2021 Genesis G80 have?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA: wheels & tires (3), brakes (3), electrical system (2). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2021 Genesis G80 have?

4 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Genesis G80 get?

Up to 26 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.