2021 Genesis GV80 RWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
21
MPG
Highway
25
MPG
Combined
23
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
21
Hwy
25
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,550

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
394 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 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

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,928/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,885/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,536/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,697/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,949/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,941/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,646/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,012/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,901/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 23 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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 RWD. 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 RWD 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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