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2021 Genesis GV80

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2021 Genesis GV80.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2021 Genesis GV80

Recall·21V796000

Seat belts: front

In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

Recall·21V208000

Fuel system: hoses

5-litre turbo engines.

Recall·23V094000

Seat belts: front

In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

2 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 61 owners reported

Electrical system14
Exterior lighting8
Fuel/propulsion system7
Fuel system4

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2021 Genesis GV80 at a glance

Trims
AdvancedPrestigeStandard
Engine
2.5L 4-Cylinder Turbo, 3.5L 6-Cylinder Turbo
Transmission
Automatic 8-spd
Drivetrain
AWD, RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
SUV
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2021 Genesis GV80?

Owners have filed 61 complaints about the 2021 Genesis GV80 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. There are 5 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2021 Genesis GV80 reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 5 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2021 Genesis GV80?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2021 Genesis GV80 listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.