Model year
2019 Genesis G80
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 27 complaints for the 2019 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 (8), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (8), ENGINE (5). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 18–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2017 66 complaints
- 2018 97 complaints
- 2019 27 complaints
- 2020 11 complaints
- 2021 9 complaints
- 2022 7 complaints
- 2023 9 complaints
- 2024 1 complaints
- 2025 3 complaints
- 2026 9 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V664000 · Oct 8, 2026
Park outsideSEATS: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 outsideELECTRICAL 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 outsideSERVICE 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.
Complaints
27 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, 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.
Investigations
| 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
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| 4DR 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
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 · 3.8L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| 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 |
| G80 RWD · 3.8L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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