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2021 Genesis GV80

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 GV80.

The 2021 Genesis GV80 marks the second‑year iteration of the Korean brand’s midsize luxury SUV, and its reliability record is defined by the data available for the 2020‑2026 model span. With a total of 55 owner complaints— the highest count recorded for any year in that period— the 2021 GV80 led the series in reported issues, most of which centered on exterior lighting, and it was subject to five separate recalls. Compared with the low point of just one complaint in 2025, the 2021 model’s elevated tally signals a reliability peak that researchers should treat as a reference point for the early‑generation growing pains of the GV80 line.

Model year202620252024202320222021

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque101.0-116.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Refer to the appropriate service information for options and battery usage. battery, OE oil filter 263203N000. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI Refer to the appropriate service information for options and battery usage.OEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnSWITCHOEM · verified
Tire size265/55R19 109WOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter263203N000
Fuel filter31112L1000
Spark plug1887509085
Front wiper blades00F09AU026HY
Serpentine belt252122T000
Thermostat2550025001

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.9 in
Overall width77.6 in
Overall height67.3 in
Wheelbase116.5 in
Curb weight5104 lb
Track (front / rear)65.7 / 66.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the GV80 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.3–6.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.30 sec — 2021 3.5T Advanced+
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20213.5T Advanced+ 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec13.90 sec375 hpAWD
20213.5T Prestige 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.00 sec14.40 sec375 hpAWD
20212.5T Prestige 2.5L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.60 sec300 hpAWD
20212.5T Standard 2.5L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.70 sec300 hpRWD
20212.5T Standard 2.5L Turbo I-46.40 sec14.90 sec300 hpAWD
20253.5T e-Supercharged MHEV Coupe 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec5.20 sec13.90 sec409 hpAWD
20253.5T e-Supercharged MHEV Coupe 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec5.20 sec13.80 sec409 hpAWD
20253.5T e-Supercharged MHEV Coupe 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec5.60 sec14.20 sec409 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 101.0-116.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity10.1 qt
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity5 Passenger GV80

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts101.0-116.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerGenesis
Spark Plug Gap0.031-0.035 in
Spark Plug ManufacturerGenesis
Spark Plug Gap0.031-0.035 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 28.0-; Rear: 16.0-
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque72.0-87.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.4
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079 in
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0002"
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0016; Rear: .002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
128.0-30.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 118-122°, Step 3: 88-92°28–30 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.9-4.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 19.5-23.1 ft. lbs., Step 3: 19.5-23.12.9–4.3 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 48,000 mi; coolant every 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 8,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 16,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 32,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
At 48,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 48,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 80,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2021 Genesis GV80, as the debut model year, sits at the peak of the generation's problem curve: it logged 55 complaints, 5 recalls, and 60 technical service bulletins (TSBs), far exceeding the 2020 pre-production year (0 complaints, 1 recall) and every subsequent year. Complaints then declined steadily to 42 in 2022, 35 in 2023, and just 17 by 2024, while recalls dropped from 5 to 4 in the following two years and TSBs remained elevated but trended downward after 2023. The 2021 model also triggered the only federal investigation in the entire record, and its top complaint areas—exterior lighting, fuel/propulsion system, engine, and electrical system—along with 5 crash-related and 1 fire-related complaint, suggest early production challenges that were progressively resolved. This year represents the steepest part of the teething curve, so while many issues may have been addressed through recalls and dealer updates, a used 2021 GV80 carries a higher risk of unresolved problems compared to later model years. Unless the specific vehicle has a documented history of completing all recall repairs and relevant TSBs, a 2022 or newer example would likely offer a more trouble-free ownership experience.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
60
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
55
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 55 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting5
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Engine4
Electrical System3
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Structure2
Unknown Or Other2
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting,Lane Departure2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V796000Seat Belts:FrontReported 13/10/2021

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt… Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at…

21V208000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 24/03/2021

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Genesis G80 and GV80 vehicles equipped with 2.5-litre turbo engines. The fuel tube connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail may not seal properly… Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 60 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26-HA-002G TSB2026-06-10EngineSome Genesis vehicles (listed below) equipped with Lambda-III 3.5T-GDI engines may…
26-GI-002G TSB2026-05-27Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software…
26-EE-003G TSB2026-04-17Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the…
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
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Frequently asked

Does the 2021 GV80 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.