2019 Genesis G80 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Genesis G80 holds 27 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 2 per year. G80 years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 2 complaints per year. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Turbocharger, Solenoid, and Brake control module.

2017 Genesis G80 — Photo by Alexander Migl, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (8 of 27), then Engine (5) and Service brakes (4). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 G80 has 95 complaints, 8 per year, and the 2020 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Genesis G80. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (3)

Recall engine and cooling, engine, gasoline, turbocharger 2024-03-08 · NHTSA campaign 24V191000

Summary 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 recall is 019G. This recall expands and replaces recall number 19V-538. Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-538 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall electrical system, starter, solenoid 2024-02-13 · NHTSA campaign 24V107000

Summary 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 mailed July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(H) and 018G(G).

Recall Brake control module 2021-03-10 · NHTSA campaign 21V160000

Summary 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 July 6, 2021. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G.

Complaints by component (27 total)

Electrical system

Engine

Service brakes

Forward collision avoidance

Speed control

Hydraulic brakes

Powertrain

Steering

Suspension

Tires

Visibility

Wheels

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Air conditioning problem . Ac shuts down after several hours . Has happened to numerous other Genesis cars ."
Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-07-02
"My starter failed. I took it to a triple AAA authorized mechanic. He did a full diagnosis of the entire starting system and determined that the starter needed to be replaced. He noted that water caused it to fail."
Unknown or other · filed 2026-02-14
"Oil cooler housing leak same issues with Hyundai/kia class action"
Powertrain · filed 2025-12-30
"Engine engine undercover is not on the vehicle"
Engine · filed 2025-09-11
"The AC system on this car, and seems series of years is widely known to have major issue, as is the case with mine. I'm having issues with the dealer telling me the car is out of warranty 35k miles, 2019 year. Based on…"
Electrical system · filed 2025-06-25

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2019 Genesis G80 4DR AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars
2019 Genesis G80 4DR RWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars
2019 Genesis G80 Sport 4 DR AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars
2019 Genesis G80 Sport 4 DR RWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
G80 all-wheel drive	3.8L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	18	24	20 MPG	$3250
G80 all-wheel drive	3.3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	17	24	20 MPG	$4000
G80 all-wheel drive	5L, 8-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	15	23	18 MPG	$4450
G80 rear-wheel drive	5L, 8-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	16	24	19 MPG	$4200
G80 rear-wheel drive	3.3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	17	25	20 MPG	$4000
G80 rear-wheel drive	3.8L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	18	26	21 MPG	$3100

Specs and fitment

First generation (DH), 2017–2020

Body styles Sedan

Oil SAE 0W-30 (3.3L turbo and 5.0L V8; see owner manual for grade)

Tire size 245/45R18, 245/40R19 (Sport), 275/35R19 (rear on some 19-inch setups) front / 245/45R18, 245/40R19, 275/35R19 rear

Known issues for this generation

Recall 24V191000 covers certain 2018-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles with the 3.3-liter V6 turbocharged engine (along with other Genesis and Hyundai models). The left turbocharger oil feed pipe may deteriorate and leak oil, which can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire near hot components. Dealers replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe free of charge. This recall expands and replaces recall 19V-538; vehicles previously repaired under 19V-538 need the new remedy.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Genesis G80 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2019 Genesis G80?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (8 of 27), then Engine (5) and Service brakes (4). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Genesis G80 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 G80 has 95 complaints, 8 per year, and the 2020 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Genesis G80 been recalled?

The 2019 Genesis G80 has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Genesis G80?

Owners have filed 27 complaints about the 2019 Genesis G80 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Genesis G80 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Genesis G80 is 19.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Genesis G80 use?

U.S. owner manuals specify SAE 0W-30; capacity varies by engine (for example about 6.5 qt on the 2.5L turbo and 7.4 qt on the 3.5L turbo on second-generation models).

What tire sizes fit a Genesis G80?

U.S. manuals list sizes such as 245/50R18, 245/45R19, and 245/40R20 on later RG3 models; first-generation Sport trims may use staggered 275/35R19 rears—match the door-jamb label for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the Genesis G80?

Documented campaigns include 24V-191 (left turbo oil feed pipe on 2018-2020 3.3L turbo), 26V-229 (fuel pipe at the rail on 2021-2025), and 23V-094 (front seat belt pretensioners on 2021-2023); shared campaigns list other Genesis models in the same unit totals.