Recalls
6campaigns
2 engine · 1 electrical · 1 brake
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
95filed
Owner reports, 2017–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 5★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
22mpg combined
$2,969/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
3.8 L 6-cyl· 8-speed automatic
6 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2018 Genesis G80. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Engine Compartment Fire from Oil Leak
Engine and engine cooling · engine · gasoline · turbo/supercharger
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- 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.
84.9% repairedof 28,439 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V191000
Listed for 2018 Genesis G80. Not checked against your VIN.
Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
Water Damage to Starter Solenoid May Cause Fire
Electrical system · starter assembly · solenoid
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- 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).
69.7% repairedof 90,907 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V107000
Listed for 2018 Genesis G80. Not checked against your VIN.
Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
Anti-Lock Brake System Module May Short Circuit
Service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · control unit/module
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
- 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.
89.6% repairedof 94,646 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V160000
Listed for 2018 Genesis G80. Not checked against your VIN.
Oil May Leak Onto Exhaust Manifold
Engine and engine cooling · engine · gasoline · turbo/supercharger
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold increases the risk of a fire.
- 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 for this recall is 003G.
93.1% repairedof 8,059 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V538000
Listed for 2018 Genesis G80. Not checked against your VIN.
Passenger Air Bag may Deploy with a Child in Seat
Air bags · sensor · occupant classification
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 deactivated.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag deploys instead of being deactivated when a child or infant are in the front passenger seat, it can increase the risk of injury.
- 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.
92.6% repairedof 3,305 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V496000
Listed for 2018 Genesis G80. Not checked against your VIN.
Front and Rear Glass Incorrectly Bonded
Visibility · glass, side/rear
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the glass bonding strength is reduced over time, the windshield and rear window may detach while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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 recall is 001G.
100% repairedof 37 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V305000
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Owner complaints (95)
95 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
8involved a crash
0involved a fire
5injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 95 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 22 | 23.2% |
| Unknown or other | 17 | 17.9% |
| Steering | 15 | 15.8% |
| Engine | 11 | 11.6% |
| Air bags | 9 | 9.5% |
| Wheels | 9 | 9.5% |
| Service brakes | 7 | 7.4% |
| Power train | 5 | 5.3% |
| Structure | 4 | 4.2% |
| Tires | 4 | 4.2% |
How 2018 compares with other G80 years
Best and worst G80 years →201766
201895
201927
202011
20219
20227
20239
20241
20253
20269
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 66 | 2 |
| 2018 | 95 | 6 |
| 2019 | 27 | 3 |
| 2020 | 11 | 2 |
| 2021 | 9 | 4 |
| 2022 | 7 | 4 |
| 2023 | 9 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| 2026 | 9 | 1 |
This year (2018)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 9.5%★★★★★
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2018 Genesis G80 4 dr awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 22 mpg combined
22
mpg combined
19
city
27
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 414 g/mi
- EPA class
- Large Cars
What it costs you to run
$2,969per year
$247per month
682gallons a year
Miles ÷ 22 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | $3,050 | 414 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 20 | $3,350 | 445 |
| 3.3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 20 | $4,100 | 453 |
| 3.3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 / 25 / 20 | $4,100 | 442 |
| 5 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 24 / 19 | $4,350 | 474 |
| 5 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 23 / 18 | $4,550 | 503 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2018 Genesis G80 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2018 Genesis G80 have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 24V191000 (engine), 24V107000 (electrical), 21V160000 (brake), 19V538000 (engine), 18V496000 (air bag), 18V305000 (visibility). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2018 Genesis G80 problems?
Owners filed 95 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (22), Unknown or other (17), Steering (15) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2018 Genesis G80 get?
EPA rates the 3.8 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 19 city, 27 highway and 22 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2018 Genesis G80 get?
NHTSA rated the 2018 Genesis G80 4 dr awd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.5% rollover risk).
How does the 2018 G80 compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Genesis G80 model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (9) and the 2018 the most (95). The 2018 drew 95. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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