Model year

2018 Genesis G80

NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 97 complaints for the 2018 Genesis G80 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 3 recalls marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (21), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (17), STEERING (16). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 18–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.

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Recalls

26V664000 · Oct 8, 2026

Park outside

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.

24V191000 · Mar 8, 2024

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Genesis G80, 2017-2022 G90, and 2019-2022 G70 vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter V6 turbocharged engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe may deteriorate and leak oil.

24V107000 · Feb 13, 2024

Park outside

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

21V160000 · Mar 10, 2021

Park outside

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.

19V538000 · Jul 19, 2019

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 and 2017-2018 Genesis G90 vehicles equipped with 3.3 liter turbocharged engines. The turbocharger oil supply pipe may have a loose seal, causing oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold.

18V496000 · Jul 27, 2018

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly detect that an adult is in the passenger seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. In the event of a crash, if a child or infant is in the seat,…

18V305000 · May 10, 2018

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Genesis G80 and Genesis G90 vehicles. The windshield and rear window on these vehicles may have been installed with incorrect primer, potentially reducing the glass bonding strength.

Complaints

97 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 0, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21
UNKNOWN OR OTHER17
STEERING16
ENGINE11
AIR BAGS9
WHEELS9
POWER TRAIN5
SERVICE BRAKES5
STRUCTURE:BODY4
TIRES4

Investigations

Investigations in the NHTSA file (1). "No close date" means the file has no close date. It is not a statement that the investigation is still active.
Action	Subject	Opened	Closed
AQ23002	Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE	Nov 17, 2023	No close date in the file

Safety ratings

NHTSA 5-star variants matched to this model year (4). Rollover possibility is the API's published figure, shown as recorded.
Variant	Overall	Front	Side	Pole	Rollover	Photo
4 DR AWD	5	5	5	5	5 · possibility 0.095	NHTSA photo
4 DR RWD	5	5	5	5	5 · possibility 0.095	NHTSA photo
Sport 4 DR AWD	5	5	5	5	5 · possibility 0.095	—
Sport 4 DR RWD	5	5	5	5	5 · possibility 0.095	—

Fuel economy

EPA configurations. Electric rows show MPGe in the combined column and kWh/100 mi separately. Annual fuel cost is EPA's published fuelCost08 figure.
Configuration	Fuel	City	Hwy	Comb	kWh/100 mi	Range	Annual fuel cost
G80 AWD · 3.8L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive	Regular Gasoline	18	25	20	—	—	$3,350
G80 RWD · 3.8L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular Gasoline	19	27	22	—	—	$3,050
G80 AWD · 3.3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	17	24	20	—	—	$4,100
G80 RWD · 3.3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	17	25	20	—	—	$4,100
G80 AWD · 5L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	15	23	18	—	—	$4,550
G80 RWD · 5L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	16	24	19	—	—	$4,350

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