Genesis GV80
7 model years from 2021 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2021–2027
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Latest engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 21–23 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 9 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2021 (61)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 5,156 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 GV80 in brief
The 2026 Genesis GV80 is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl turbo and 3.5L 6-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 195 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,104 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway), 27% worse than the 2026 small SUV average of 30.2 MPG, for an estimated $3,750 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
The Genesis GV80 has 7 model years in our data, from 2021 to 2027, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Its most efficient year was 2022 at 23 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 23 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (44), engine (32), fuel/propulsion system (31).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2021 is the year to avoid.
2021 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 9 campaigns and 196 owner complaints.
How the 2021 GV80 compares
The 2021 Genesis GV80 is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl turbo and 3.5L 6-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 195 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,104 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
About the Genesis GV80
The Genesis GV80 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Genesis, Hyundai's luxury division, since 2021.
From the Wikipedia article "Genesis GV80", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 GV80 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 22 MPG combined, 27% below the 2026 small SUV average of 30.2 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 GV80
18 owner complaints · 2 recalls · 1 crash report
Year to avoid2021 GV80
61 owner complaints · 5 recalls · 1 fire report · 5 crash reports
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 4 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
GV80 changes by model year
- 2025
- New hybrid version
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 194.9 in | 5,104 lb | Not rated | 1 | 10 |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 194.9 in | 5,104 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 19 |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 194.9 in | 5,104 lb | Not rated | 2 | 18 |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 194.9 in | 5,104 lb | ★★★★★ | 4 | 43 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 194.9 in | 5,104 lb | ★★★★★ | 4 | 45 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 194.9 in | 5,104 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 61 |
Alternatives to the 2026 GV80
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 357 mi | Not rated | 8 |
| 2026 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Land Rover Defender | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Lexus RX | 36 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Genesis. How we calculate this →



