2021 Genesis GV80 AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
21
MPG
Highway
25
MPG
Combined
22
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
21
Hwy
25
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
18
Hwy
23
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $4,100/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,700

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-6,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
401 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
13.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.5L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems53 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 53 owner complaints for the 2021 Genesis GV80 AWD. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), fuel system and lighting. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
15
Fuel System
14
Lighting
12
Electrical System
11
Engine
7
Speed Control
4
Brakes
3
Structure
3

2021 Genesis GV80 AWD problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 15 complaints, Fuel System: 14 complaints, Lighting: 12 complaints, Electrical System: 11 complaints, Engine: 7 complaints, Speed Control: 4 complaints, Brakes: 3 complaints, Structure: 3 complaints.

9
Crashes Reported
3
Fires Reported
5
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

LightingFiled: 03/27/2026ODI#11727543
Component: Exterior Lighting / Headlamps Vehicle: 2021 Genesis GV80 VIN: [XXX] Mileage at Failure: 77,000 Complaint: The front left headlamp on my 2021 Genesis GV80 failed completely after visible…
Fuel SystemFiled: 12/28/2024CrashODI#11632806
I was driving approx 15 MPH i drove through a S turn in a residential area at slow speed . Suddenly my vehicle lost power and I hit a parked car . The right front corner was damaged. The driver side …
Fuel SystemFiled: 03/13/2024ODI#11577131
On two occasions in the last month the car has suffered a loss of power with the accelerator unresponsive to input. After 5-10 seconds of this still actively occurring the car began to shake violently…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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