AI Damage2021 Genesis GV80: common problems
Owners of the 2021 Genesis GV80 filed 61 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and exterior lighting. The maker issued 61 service bulletins for this year. We found 1 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 61
- involving a crash
- 5
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 61
- YouTube repair videos
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 2 Exterior lighting 21% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 18% of all complaints
- 4 Forward collision avoidance 16% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 13% of all complaints
- 6 Lane departure 8% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 8% of all complaints
- 8 Structure 7% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 15 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 14.
- Exterior lighting: 13 complaints (21% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 11 complaints (18% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Forward collision avoidance: 10 complaints (16% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Engine: 8 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.5 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 3.5 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: AWD, RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 61 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 15 | 0 | 14 |
| Exterior lighting | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 6 |
| Lane departure | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Backover prevention | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
As I was exiting a driveway onto a 4 lane highway(2 lanes, divider, 2 lanes) I was attempting to enter into the nearest lane when my car completely pulled the wheel into the outer lane where an oncoming vehicle was and there was impact deploying airbags. I did not have the driving assist engaged.
Suddenly my vehicle lost power and I hit a parked car . The right front corner was damaged. The driver side airbags, deployed the passenger side air bags did not deploy automatic break did not work. The safety warning did not go off .
I was driving my Genesis GV 80 in January and in the Trac near my work and I came out of a s turn and the car seemed to over correct and lost power.. I hit a parked car and it was pushed onto 2 other cars .My front end was damaged and airbags deployed. My seatbelt jerked me and was damages .
The brakes failed at about 25mph. My car collided into the car in front of me. After several attempts to pump the brakes they never re-engaged to stop the vehicle.
The contact stated that while her mother was driving into a parking space at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The vehicle drove over a field and into oncoming traffic before crashing into another vehicle. No warning light was illuminated.
I am writing this complaint concerning the headlight assembly issue that applies to my vehicle. The headlight has a well documented record of suddenly failing. To my knowledge there has never been an official recall from Genesis to address this issue.
On two separate occasions, my 2021 Genesis GV80 experienced a sudden loss of motive power while driving on Interstate 75 in Atlanta, Georgia, creating an extreme crash hazard. The first incident occurred on August 3, 2026.
This complaint concerns Manufacturer Recall 033G (NHTSA Recall 26V229000) for a fuel crossover pipe with retention fasteners that may loosen over time, creating a fuel leak and engine compartment fire risk.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 787 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 37% most complained about).
On average one model year of the GV80 has 23 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 61, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Some GV70 (JK1, JK1A), GV80 (JX1) and G80 (RG3) vehicles may have a hum or whine noise condition from the…
Some GV70 (JK1, JK1A), GV80 (JX1) and G80 (RG3) vehicles may have a hum or whine noise condition from the rear differential at certain speeds. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect the vehicle for the hum or…
- Some Genesis vehicles (listed below) equipped with Lambda-III 3.5T-GDI engines may exhibit reduced heater…
Some Genesis vehicles (listed below) equipped with Lambda-III 3.5T-GDI engines may exhibit reduced heater performance due to engine coolant deposits clogging the heater core. This bulletin provides instructions to…
- This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in…
This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and…
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co…
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety…
- Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather
This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary, replace the starter magnetic switch (solenoid) assembly.
- Some 2020MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and…
Some 2020MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. In the following cases, the front camera auto-calibration…
- Certain GV70 (JK1) and GV80 (JX1) vehicles may exhibit water leakage inside the vehicle due to the sunroof…
Certain GV70 (JK1) and GV80 (JX1) vehicles may exhibit water leakage inside the vehicle due to the sunroof drain hose plugs being clogged with foreign material or a water gurgling noise from the sunroof while driving…
- Certain GV70 (JK1) and GV80 (JX1) vehicles may exhibit water leakage inside the vehicle due to the sunroof…
Certain GV70 (JK1) and GV80 (JX1) vehicles may exhibit water leakage inside the vehicle due to the sunroof drain hose plugs being clogged with foreign material or a water gurgling noise from the sunroof while driving…
- Certain vehicles equipped with Premium Gen6 Navigation head units may exhibit issues with Genesis…
Certain vehicles equipped with Premium Gen6 Navigation head units may exhibit issues with Genesis Connected Services, navigation, voice recognition, and Bluetooth functionality. In some cases, the home screen may…
- This notice is being sent to you as our records indicate you may have previously received an important…
This notice is being sent to you as our records indicate you may have previously received an important Service Campaign notice for Genesis Campaign Number 914G. “Genesis is conducting a service campaign to update the…
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the…
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of…
NHTSA lists 61 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Genesis GV80?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, exterior lighting, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 61. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (18%), warning lights, check engine (15%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Genesis GV80?
NHTSA lists 61 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2021 Genesis GV80 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.