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Genesis G80
Data refreshed August 27, 2026
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Complaints
233
Active records
Recalls
14
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TSBs
193
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
13
Crashes
17
Fires
1
Top reported issues — Genesis G80
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Operating state
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Steering behavior
Driver assistance issue
Access/entry issue
Noise
HVAC behavior
Engine behavior
Performance issue
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Braking behavior
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Infotainment behavior
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Recent change
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Powering on/off behavior
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Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2017 GENESIS G80
Filed Aug 23, 2026
This vehicle experienced an engine overheating failure while driving, five days after a cooling-system repair (radiator hoses, valve cover gaskets, spark plugs) had been completed at the dealership. The dashboard displayed an explicit Engine has overheated warning, and the vehicle could not continue to be driven. The vehicle was returned to the dealership. Per their own written statement, there were no signs of engine damage related to the overheating concern at that time. The vehicle's own…
2022 GENESIS G80
Filed Aug 20, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Genesis G80. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, three seconds later the vehicle hesitated, and the vehicle lost power. The contact was able to turn off and restart the vehicle, and the vehicle started working as intended. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure only occurred in hot weather. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact…
2018 GENESIS G80
Filed Aug 15, 2026
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 vehicle became unbearably hot. (Took my wife 2 days to recover from heat exhaustion.) The AC started working properly after the car sat for a few days in [XXX]. The Genesis Escondido service shop has not been able to duplicate the problem. The vehicle is still there at the shop. Genesis Customer Care…
2023 GENESIS G80
Filed Aug 15, 2026
My car was diagnosed with burnt wiring causing the Complete front wiring harness needing replaced. The Company Genesis don’t want to repair/fix the problem or the Warranty company. The Service Manager Mr. Daryl has said this is a manufacturing defect issue. They have repaired several on this particular vehicle and somebody should cover it. If anything happens to me, I am suing or my Family will. Burnt wiring can cause a fire.
2026 GENESIS G80
Filed Aug 8, 2026
new car has pitted side fron glass windows. many customers have complained to both genes hyundai new car deliveries have pitted windows.
2017 GENESIS G80
Filed Aug 4, 2026
My 2017 Genesis G80 3.8L, VIN [XXX], has approximately 43,840 miles and intermittently slips or shifts improperly between approximately third and fifth gears while driving and causes harsh jolts forward. Jenkins Genesis confirmed the condition, stated that the transmission was slipping from the 3–5 clutch area, and recommended complete transmission replacement. The malfunction is unpredictable and creates a risk of sudden loss or interruption of propulsion while merging, crossing an…
2018 GENESIS G80
Filed Jul 9, 2026
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 consistently shuts off after extended driving and does not cool down when the car starts, especially in high‑heat environments In Texas, cabin temperatures can exceed 120°F, creating conditions that can lead to heat exhaustion or heat‑related illness. This is not an isolated incident. Many owners have…
2018 GENESIS G80
Filed Jul 8, 2026
Driver side rear door electric latch is stop working and i tried to open the latch manually but the locked latch won't let me but remain locked. I have concerns with the situation because when door latch were broken due to accident, the door would remain locked and passengers would not be able to escape from inside of the car
2019 GENESIS G80
Filed Jul 2, 2026
Air conditioning problem . Ac shuts down after several hours . Has happened to numerous other Genesis cars .
2026 GENESIS G80
Filed Jun 26, 2026
This complaint is a follow-up to NHTSA Complaints #11714226 and #11730299 regarding the same unresolved safety defect. Since those complaints were filed, the vehicle has now been involved in a SECOND defect-related crash. I repeatedly begged Genesis not to return this vehicle to me because I believed it was unsafe to drive. They refused to state the vehicle was safe or unsafe. No risk to them.Genesis scheduled a fourth repair attempt, took possession of the vehicle, but did not repair or even…