2018 Genesis G80 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2018 Genesis G80, and owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2018 Genesis G80
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this…
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Solenoid (electrical system) Park outside
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.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were…
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module Park outside
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.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…
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Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling) and turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
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.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number…
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Occupant classification (air bags)
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, the front passenger air bag may deploy instead of being…
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the OCS, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 002G.
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Glass, side/rear (visibility) and windshield (visibility)
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.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear glass, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this…
95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Genesis G80 have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 29,181 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 23 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“After 2 hours on the road August 1, 2026 (from [XXX] to [XXX]), in 119-degree heat, the AC stopped blowing cold air out of the dash vents. There was cold air coming out of the rear-seat vent. The vehi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 15, 2026 · Unknown or other
“Dear NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, I am submitting this letter to request an urgent review of a recurring and widespread air‑conditioning failure in the 2018 Genesis G80. The AC system consis”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 9, 2026 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Genesis G80 (G80 AWD, G80 RWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–22 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–19 / 23–27 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.3/3.8/5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Genesis G80 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Genesis G80 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2017 Genesis G80 | 2 | 66 |
| 2018 Genesis G80 | 6 | 95 |
| 2019 Genesis G80 | 3 | 27 |
| 2020 Genesis G80 | 2 | 11 |
| 2021 Genesis G80 | 4 | 9 |
| 2022 Genesis G80 | 4 | 7 |
| 2023 Genesis G80 | 4 | 9 |
| 2024 Genesis G80 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Genesis G80 | 2 | 3 |
| 2026 Genesis G80 | 1 | 9 |
| 2027 Genesis G80 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2018 Genesis G80
How do I know if my 2018 Genesis G80 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2018 Genesis G80; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Genesis dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V305000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Genesis models
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- G70142 complaints
- GV6077 complaints
- G9069 complaints
- GV70 Electrified5 complaints
- G80 Electrified4 complaints
- GV80 Coupe2 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.