2022 Genesis G80 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Genesis G80 holds 7 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most G80 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Hoses and fittings, Fuel pump, and Front.

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 (2 of 7), then Powertrain (2) and Diesel fuel system (1).

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 G80 has 9 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2023 has 9 complaints, 2 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

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 2022 Genesis G80. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (4)

Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2026-04-10 · NHTSA campaign 26V229000

Summary Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain Genesis 2022-2026 GV70, 2023-2025 G90, 2021-2025 G80, and GV80 vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.

Remedy Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 20, 2026. Owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Genesis' number for this recall is 033G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 11, 2026.

Recall Fuel pump 2024-04-19 · NHTSA campaign 24V282000

Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Genesis GV70, GV80, G80, and G90 vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 022G. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-630.

Recall Fuel pump 2023-09-11 · NHTSA campaign 23V630000

Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Genesis G80, GV80, and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Remedy Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 016G.

Recall seat belts, front 2023-02-16 · NHTSA campaign 23V094000

Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Genesis GV80, 2021-2023 Genesis G80, 2022-2023 Genesis GV70, and 2023 Genesis GV60 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

Remedy Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. For GV60 owners, Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 14, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 012G. This recall supersedes and expands recall number 21V-796. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-796 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Complaints by component (7 total)

Electrical system

Powertrain

Diesel fuel system

Fuel system, gasoline

Lane departure

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"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…"
Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2026-08-20
"When turning on the car, the right side of the dashboard (digital panel) will not turn on, it will not display rpm, gas or speed. The turn signals are not making the click noise. The issue happens randomly and I haven’t…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-01-27
"Any time I step on the gas to accelerate from the current speed to by pass a car (by changing lanes), the transmission down shift to third gear and does not Up-shift causing the car to reach the top speed of the 3rd…"
Powertrain · filed 2025-07-30
"The contact owns a 2022 Genesis G80. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V282000 (fuel system, gasoline)The contact stated that after the recall repair was completed, there was a fuel odor.…"
diesel fuel system · filed 2025-01-07
"I purchased my car in 1/2022. Starting 4/23/2022 through 10/27/2022 the CAR ALARM has activated itself approximately 100 times. Usually the key fob can stop the alarm, but several times the vehicle must be driven away…"
Unknown or other · filed 2022-11-04

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2022 Genesis G80 4 DR AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars
2022 Genesis G80 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	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	17	26	20 MPG	$4000
G80 all-wheel drive	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	22	30	25 MPG	$3200
G80 rear-wheel drive	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	23	32	26 MPG	$3050

Specs and fitment

Second generation (RG3), 2021–present

Body styles Sedan

Oil SAE 0W-30, API SN PLUS (full synthetic on 2.5L turbo)

Tire size 245/50R18, 245/45R19, 245/40R20

Known issues for this generation

Recall 26V229000 covers certain 2021-2025 Genesis G80 and GV80 vehicles (with GV70 and G90 listed in the same campaign). Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail, which increases the risk of a fire. Dealers inspect and tighten or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Recall 23V094000 covers certain 2021-2023 Genesis G80 vehicles (with GV80, GV70, and GV60 in the same campaign) where front seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment in a crash; dealers secure the pretensioners with a cap free of charge, and this recall supersedes and expands recall 21V-796.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Genesis G80 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2022 Genesis G80?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (2 of 7), then Powertrain (2) and Diesel fuel system (1).

Is the 2022 Genesis G80 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 G80 has 9 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2023 has 9 complaints, 2 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Genesis G80 been recalled?

The 2022 Genesis G80 has 4 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 2022 Genesis G80?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2022 Genesis G80 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Genesis G80 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Genesis G80 is 23.7 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.