2021 Genesis GV80 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 25%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 2021 Genesis GV80, 25% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Component Affected: Electrical / Interior Cabin Comfort / HVAC SystemsDescription of Defect:I am reporting an active thermal defect in the dashboard footprint of my 2021 Genesis GV80 AWD 3.5T. Following a 35-to-40-minute dynamic road test under engine load, severe heat migrates directly from the engine compartment into the passenger cabin. …”
NHTSA complaint #11757976, filed 2026-08“Notice condensation building up in driver side headlamp, then I received LED lights failure warning ⚠️ as i was driving. Now i driver side signal is not working some times and now i have about 7 warnings on dash from headlamp failure to collision sensor going off. I know since car is a 2021 and i'm the second owner it's out of warranty, but i speculate that this problem probably known now look at other reports and it only had 35K miles when I purchased it.”
NHTSA complaint #11731358, filed 2026-04“I am writing this complaint concerning the headlight assembly issue that applies to my vehicle. The headlight has a well documented record of suddenly failing. To my knowledge there has never been an official recall from Genesis to address this issue. The issue definitely causes a safety issue and the repair of this issue is not a straight forward matter. From the various reports i have read it is a design flaw that was never addressed and it is something that fails repeatedly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11769474, filed 2026-10“I'm reporting moisture in the driver headlight. I noticed a little moisture when I purchased it in October 25(used). Of course the warranty is up and the extended warranty doesn't cover replacement of assembly. Which is very pricey over $2000. I took it to the dealership to get it looked at but at the time it was still working but flickering alot, now it's completely out. I asked was it cracked and the service guy said no, this is something that we see sometimes. I didn't have any warning lights on prior to it going completely out. …”
NHTSA complaint #11729582, filed 2026-04“On June 23, 2026, while operating my 2021 Genesis GV80, the vehicle's entire infotainment and system software rebooted without warning as I was leaving a parking lot. As a direct result of this reboot, the driver seat automatically moved out of my saved position. I was no longer able to reach the pedals and could not properly control the vehicle. This incident occurred while the vehicle was in motion. It took me several minutes to safely bring the vehicle to a stop, at which point I turned the car off and restarted it. Upon restart, all of my saved settings had been wiped. …”
NHTSA complaint #11746299, filed 2026-06Related service bulletins
- 11033711May 27, 2026This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary…
- 11031401Apr 18, 2026Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing…
- 11027056Dec 24, 2025Certain vehicles equipped with Premium Gen6 Navigation head units may exhibit issues with Genesis Connected Services, navigation, voice recognition, and Bluetooth functionality…
- 11023693Sep 30, 2025This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model…
- 11018882May 16, 2025This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model…
- 11018581May 8, 2025Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Connected Car Services functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on…
- 11017471Apr 29, 2025Certain Genesis vehicles may experience an inoperable horn from moisture or carbonization at the contact point. This bulletin provides a guide to inspect and replace the horns.
- 11016993Apr 8, 2025Certain 2021-2023MY GV80 (JX1), 2022-2023MY GV70 (JK1), 2021-2023MY G80 (RG3) and 2023MY G80 Electrified (RG3 EV) vehicles may exhibit a warning light with DTC C162078 due to…
- 11017110Apr 7, 2025Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Genesis Connected Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on…
- 11015937Mar 18, 2025Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Connected Car Services functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Genesis GV80
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 complaintsBrakes
3 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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