2021 Genesis GV80 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Genesis GV80, 5% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 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.”
NHTSA complaint #11531223, filed 2023-07“The contact owns a 2021 Genesis GV80. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service brakes independently engaged. The contact stated that the brakes independently engaged a total of four times while the contact was driving on a major highway. The contact’s son was a passenger in the vehicle. The contact stated that he was almost rear-ended several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four to five times previously regarding the proximity sensors. The contact stated that the proximity sensors had been illuminated several times in the past. …”
NHTSA complaint #11566479, filed 2024-01, 70,000 miles“The car would slam in park of you went over 30 all lights and windshield wipers would move and flash would not accelerate after slammed in park said door was open when wasn’t. There diagnostics was that some how liquid came from cup holder and got wiring harness wet please see whoops there where a few drops in there and I spoke with tech and they said there is nothing protecting the femal end from liquid getting on it as it is under the cup holder”
NHTSA complaint #11493466, filed 2022-11Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Genesis GV80
15 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsForward collision avoidance
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Genesis GV80
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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