2021 Ford Explorer vs 2021 Genesis GV80
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Ford Explorer | 2021 Genesis GV80 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 423 | 59 |
| Recall campaigns | 26 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 292 | 61 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–27 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 43,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Genesis GV80 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 120 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 14 |
| Engine | 48 | 7 |
| Back Over Prevention | 36 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 19 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 11 |
| Structure | 23 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 23 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.