2021 Genesis G80 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 11%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,034miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2021 Genesis G80, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,034 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10238384Jun 20, 2023When servicing an 8-speed automatic transmission vehicle with a âCheck Engine lightâ and any of the DTCs listed below, follow the Service Procedure and, if necessary, replace…
- 10253048Aug 17, 2021This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transmission for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear).
- 10253038Jul 27, 2020This bulletin provides a procedure to transfer oil pressure data to the TCU using GDS Mobile. This procedure is necessary to reduce the TCU learning time and improve the shift…
- 10253026Sep 30, 2019If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each…
- 10253043Jun 12, 2019This bulletin provides a procedure to diagnose an 8-speed automatic transaxle with a harsh and/or delayed shift.
- 10253025Jun 4, 2019This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transaxle for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear).
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Genesis G80
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Genesis G80
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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