The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V208000·Announced 2021-03-24

2021 Genesis GV80 High-Pressure Fuel Tube Recall: Fire Risk

Hyundai is recalling certain 2021 Genesis GV80 and G80 vehicles with 2.5-liter turbo engines due to a high-pressure fuel tube that may not seal properly, potentially allowing fuel to leak and increase fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The source describes a structural vehicle defect involving fuel system leakage that could cause fire, meeting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product. However, no incidents, injuries, or fires are reported in the source text, which limits the score to a maximum of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2021 Genesis GV80 and G80 vehicles equipped with 2.5-liter turbo engines. The high-pressure fuel tube connecting the fuel pump to the fuel rail may not seal properly. This defect could allow fuel to leak, which in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.

Owners have been notified by mail as of May 24, 2021. Hyundai dealers will replace the affected fuel tube free of charge. Owners should contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 (Hyundai recall number 008G) or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
GENESIS GV80, G80
Brand
GENESIS
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
147

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (2)

  • GV80
  • G80

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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