2020 Genesis G80 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2020 Genesis G80, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2020 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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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…
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Genesis G80 have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 12,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I am reporting a recurring transmission/drivetrain problem that I believe may warrant investigation for a potential safety defect. Beginning in approximately May 2026, my vehicle developed a pronounce”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 29, 2026 · Power train
“Parking vehicle at 5mph brakes did not work, and car shot forward-hit steel post.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 11, 2026 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2020 Genesis G80 (G80 AWD, G80 RWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–18 / 23–26 |
| 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 2020 Genesis G80
How do I know if my 2020 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2020 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 21V160000).
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
- GV70242 complaints
- GV80188 complaints
- 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.