Genesis G80 Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Genesis G80 model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2021 drew the fewest (9) and the 2018 the most (95).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Still collecting reports |
1 | 2 | Lane departure | 5★ | 19–97 |
| 2025 Still collecting reports |
3 | 2 | Electrical system | 5★ | 19–97 |
| 2022 | 7 | 4 | Electrical system | 5★ | 20–26 |
| 2021 Among the fewest complaints |
9 | 4 | Service brakes | 5★ | 21–26 |
| 2023 | 9 | 4 | Fuel system | 5★ | 19–97 |
| 2026 Still collecting reports |
9 | 1 | Forward collision avoidance | 5★ | 18–96 |
| 2020 Among the fewest complaints |
11 | 2 | Unknown or other | 5★ | 18–21 |
| 2019 Among the fewest complaints |
27 | 3 | Electrical system | 5★ | 18–21 |
| 2017 Among the most complaints |
66 | 2 | Electrical system | 5★ | 18–22 |
| 2018 Among the most complaints |
95 | 6 | Electrical system | 5★ | 18–22 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Genesis G80 years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2018 Genesis G80: 95 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 22 (23%); Steering 15 (16%); Engine 11 (12%).
Reports mention 8 crashes, 5 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 15,000 miles. 6 recall campaigns listed.
2017 Genesis G80: 66 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 22 (33%); Engine 17 (26%); Power train 9 (14%).
Reports mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 23,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2019 Genesis G80: 27 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 8 (30%); Engine 5 (19%); Service brakes 4 (15%).
Reports mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. 3 recall campaigns listed.
The Genesis G80 years with the fewest complaints
2021 Genesis G80: 9 complaints
Most-reported: Service brakes 3 (33%); Tires 3 (33%); Electrical system 2 (22%).
4 recall campaigns listed.
2020 Genesis G80: 11 complaints
Most-reported: Service brakes 3 (27%); Electrical system 2 (18%); Tires 2 (18%).
Reports mention 1 crash. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2019 Genesis G80: 27 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 8 (30%); Engine 5 (19%); Service brakes 4 (15%).
Reports mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. 3 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Genesis G80 owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 95 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 15,000 |
| 2017 | 66 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 23,000 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Genesis G80 recalls
- Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection (2021–2025 model years; 94,760 vehicles across all models; filed Apr 2026; 26V229000)
- Anti-Lock Brake System Module May Short Circuit (2017–2020 model years; 94,646 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 2021; 21V160000)
- Water Damage to Starter Solenoid May Cause Fire (2017–2019 model years; 90,907 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2024; 24V107000)
- Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101 (2025–2026 model years; 83,877 vehicles across all models; filed Jan 2026; 26V019000)
- Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode (2021–2023 model years; 65,517 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2023; 23V094000)
All 14 Genesis G80 recall campaigns · Genesis G80 problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Genesis G80 years FAQ
Which Genesis G80 year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2021 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (9). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Genesis G80 years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2018, 2017 and 2019 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the electrical system. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Genesis G80 problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the electrical system (63 of 237 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Genesis G80 have?
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns covering the Genesis G80. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Genesis G80 recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
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.