2021 Genesis GV80 fuel/propulsion system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2021 Genesis GV80 — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle is experiencing sudden loss of drive power without warning. There is no error code, nor dashboard indicator (check Eng, etc.). It suddenly just loses power - engine still running. This loss of motive-power safety condition is identical to the fuel pump cavitation issue, consistent with the…”
filed Mar 6, 2026
“Subject: Safety Complaint – Fuel Door Malfunction on Genesis Vehicle Dear NHTSA, I am writing to formally file a safety-related complaint regarding a fuel door malfunction on my Genesis vehicle. This defect has left me unable to access the fuel tank, presenting a serious safety risk—particularly…”
filed Apr 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other GV80 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 GV80 | 4 | 11% |
| 2022 GV80 | 13 | 31% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Genesis GV80
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.