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2021 Genesis G80 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 9
Latest campaign: Apr 10, 2026

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	3	Apr 10, 2026	26V229000 23V630000 21V208000
Seat belts	1	Feb 16, 2023	23V094000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 10, 2026Latest campaign


Apr 10, 202626V229000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V229000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V229000 · Apr 10, 2026
Sep 11, 202323V630000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V630000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V630000 · Sep 11, 2023
Feb 16, 202323V094000	Seat belts: front An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V094000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V094000 · Feb 16, 2023
Mar 24, 202121V208000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V208000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V208000 · Mar 24, 2021

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Genesis recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component9

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

9Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Service brakes	3	33
Tires	3	33
Electrical system	2	22
Structure	1	11
Vehicle speed control	1	11
Unknown or other	1	11
Power train	1	11
Engine	1	11

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“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.”
Filed 05/10/2026 · ODI 11736914
Service brakes
“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…”
Filed 05/06/2025 · ODI 11659272
Service brakes
“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.”
Filed 09/09/2024 · ODI 11613618

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2021 Genesis G80 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Genesis G80 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Genesis G80. The most recent, 26V229000 (reported April 10, 2026), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Genesis G80 recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 3 campaigns. Others: seat belts (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

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

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 9 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Genesis G80?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Genesis recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Genesis dealer.

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