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2019 Genesis G80

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
3
on record
MPG
—
combined

Open recalls on record

3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls3
Complaints27
Safety
Fuel1 Open Investigation

Vehicle Summary

2019 Genesis G80

3 recalls
27 complaints
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
27
Complaints citing a crash
2

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

3 Recalls on Record

2 of these are high-severity. Contact a dealer to verify these have been completed.

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Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V160000high

    Brake system issue

    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.

  • 24V107000high

    Electrical issue

    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.

  • 24V191000high

    Engine issue

    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.

Consumer complaints

27 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

27
Total
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ELECTRICAL7
  • OTHER7
  • ENGINE6
  • BRAKES4
  • STEERING1

Notable Issues

27 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 2 reports involve injuries. 2 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)7
miscellaneous issues7
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)6

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

Genesis G80 problems

211 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 24V191000

    An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

  2. Recall

    Recall 24V107000

    An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  3. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ23002

    Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

  4. Recall

    Recall 21V160000

    An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.