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Genesis G80Model year report

2021 Genesis G80 Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
29,034miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
26 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl RWD · 23 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Genesis G80 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2021 Genesis G80. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by tires (3) and electrical system (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 29,034 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 62 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

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.”

NHTSA complaint #11613618, filed 2024-09

Tires: “245/40 R20 (FRONT) 275/35 R20 (REAR) The two front and one rear tire experienced sidewall failures within the first 25,000 of use. The tires have been disposed. I thank god that the failures did not occur at highway speed which could have caused serious injury to me and other motorists. There were no warning before the tire failures. After the third failure occurring on 2/12/23, I changed all four tires to Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season.”

NHTSA complaint #11507928, filed 2023-02

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. it worked for a day and has now began to do the same intermittent working and not working. where more often than not i am unable to roll the windows down. Along with the memory seat function not recognizing any presses. On vehicle pickup, the memory seat function was not working, the technician immediately hooked his tools up and reset something and got it working again. They said they had replaced a harness to get the door switches working properly. …”

NHTSA complaint #11736914, filed 2026-05

Engine: “The contact owns a 2021 Genesis G80. The contact stated while driving 30-40 mph on two separate occasions, the transmission disengaged, and the vehicle stalled and restarted without warning. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,034.”

NHTSA complaint #11425645, filed 2021-07, 29,034 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 29,034 and 29,034 miles.

0%0–100%10–25100%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 29,034 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

202122022220232024220252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Genesis G80. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
G80 · sedan AWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 10.1% risk
G80 · sedan RWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 10.1% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2021 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2020: same overall rating; 2022: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2021 Genesis G80 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
G80 AWD2.5L 4-cyl8-speed automatic223025$3,300
G80 AWD3.5L 6-cyl8-speed automatic182621$3,900
G80 RWD2.5L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233226$3,150
G80 RWD3.5L 6-cyl8-speed automatic192722$3,750

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2021 Genesis G80 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 62 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 62 bulletins →

Other model years of the Genesis G80

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20269—1523—Too new
2023922,7504526—Too new
2022721,9044526—Not enough data
2021929,0344526—Not enough data
20201112,0003520—Not enough data
2019277,000452024 · FewerRising
20189815,000752091 · MoreRising
20176723,000352250 · TypicalRising

All Genesis G80 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Genesis G80 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2021 Genesis G80 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Genesis G80 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by tires with 3.

Has the 2021 Genesis G80 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2021 Genesis G80 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2021 Genesis G80 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Genesis G80 get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Genesis G80 (G80 RWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 23 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Genesis G80 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 29,034 miles and the middle half falls between 29,034 and 29,034 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.