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Genesis GV80 VIN Number Check

Run a free NHTSA vPIC decode on a Genesis GV80 VIN to confirm the model year and engine, then see which of the 9 NHTSA recall campaigns for 2021–2026 cover that year.

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Genesis GV80

About the Genesis GV80

Genesis has sold the GV80 in the US since the 2021 model year. Across those years NHTSA lists 9 vehicle recall campaigns and 187 owner complaints. The 2021 has the most complaints of any model year (59). EPA rates it at 19–23 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2021–2026
EPA classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle
NHTSA recall campaigns9
Owner complaints187 at NHTSA
Genesis GV80 photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Genesis GV80 at a glance

One generation in the data, 2021–2026: 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 187 owner complaints.

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GV80
2021–2026Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
Genesis GV80 (2021–2026)

Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

20212025
2021–2026

Genesis GV80

EPA classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle
EPA combined mpg19–23
NHTSA recalls9

Engines (EPA)

  • 2.5 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2021–2026
  • 3.5 L 6-cyl (turbo) · 2021–2026
  • 3.5 L 6-cyl (turbo, supercharged, mild hybrid) · 2025–2026

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, RWD
  • automatic (2021–2026)

Known issues to check

Electrical system (45)Fuel system (44)Forward collision avoidance (33)2 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 187 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · GV80KMUHCESC?MU······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2021 Genesis GV80 3.5T, 3.5T Advanced, 3.5T Advanced+, 3.5T Prestige, built in Ul-San, South Korea
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which GV80 model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 9 campaigns on file for GV80 model years 2021–2026, and the 2021 shows up in more of them than any other year (5), ahead of the 2022 (4). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2021
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
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What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Genesis GV80 owners report

NHTSA data

Between them, the 2021 and 2022 hold 103 of the 187 complaints, or 55%. Tap any bar or generation.

187NHTSA complaints, 2021–2026
10mention a crash
1mention a fire
10injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearGV80: 187 complaints · most for the 2021 (59)

Top complaint areas · GV80

Mentions in 187 complaints, 2021–2026.

Electrical system45
Fuel system44
Forward collision avoidance33
Engine and cooling31
Exterior lighting15
Lane departure14
Crashes 10Fires 1Injuries 10

2021–2026

NHTSA data summary

The 2021 is the outlier. On its own it has 59 of the ’s 187 complaints (32%), more than any other GV80 model year. By area, nothing stands out. Electrical system leads with 45, with the fuel system (44) and forward collision avoidance (33) close behind.

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner complaints · by model year

GV80 complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Hybrid GV80 versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

187complaints, 2021–2026
10mention a crash
1mention a fire
10injuries reported
Most complaints: 2021 (59), 2022 (44), 2023 (40)
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2021 · 59 complaints

Crashes 5 · fires 1 · injuries 3

Electrical system14
Exterior lighting12
Fuel/propulsion system11
Forward collision avoidance10
Unknown or other8

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

GV80 CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 17 GV80 versions for model years 2021–2026 (gas and hybrid). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 394 g/mi (2022). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

GV802021–2026

19–23 mpg · CO₂ 394–480 g/mi

2025
21combined MPG
427CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$3,900EPA yearly fuel cost
6/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
4/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-III SULEV30 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 30Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2025: AWD · Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo — 21 MPG · 427 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
35040045050055020252021 · Gas: 3942022 · Gas: 3942023 · Gas: 4042024 · Gas: 4082025 · Gas: 4272026 · Gas: 4032025 · Hybrid: 4552026 · Hybrid: 467
GasHybrid

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

GV80 vs BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2021–2026. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the GV80, against 27 for the BMW X5 and 30 for the Mercedes-Benz GLE. Pick a range to compare.

Genesis GV80

Model years 2021–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
9
NHTSA owner complaints
187
EPA combined mpg
19–23
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.5 L · 6-cyl 3.5 L
Also listed
turbo, supercharged, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 45
  2. Fuel system 44
  3. Forward collision avoidance 33

BMW X5

Model years 2021–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
27
NHTSA owner complaints
445
EPA combined mpg
15–25
Engines (EPA)
6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 4.4 L
Also listed
turbo, mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Brakes 136
  2. Electrical system 104
  3. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 90

Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model years 2021–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
30
NHTSA owner complaints
284
EPA combined mpg
16–24
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 4.0 L
Also listed
turbo, mild hybrid, supercharged, plug-in hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 81
  2. Electrical system 67
  3. Forward collision avoidance 44

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Genesis GV80 VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a GV80

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Silver Genesis GV80 (2025 facelift) SUV, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

The GV80 carries its VIN on a plate at the lower driver's windshield, on the door jamb sticker, on a B-pillar label, and near the cargo area. Engine bay stamp is present under the hood.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Genesis GV80 VIN questions

Which Genesis GV80 model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2021 leads with 59, ahead of the 2022 (44) and 2023 (40). Those first two alone make up 55% of the 187 GV80 complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Genesis GV80 had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 9 vehicle campaigns for model years 2021–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Genesis GV80 recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 21V-208 and 26V-229. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Genesis GV80 get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2021–2026 GV80 at 19–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Genesis GV80 compare with the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE on recalls?

For 2021–2026 models the GV80 has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns. The BMW X5 has 27, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 30. Complaints run 187, 445 and 284 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

What crash rating does the Genesis GV80 have?

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 GV80 5 stars overall. Both rated versions, RWD and AWD, get that score.

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