Model year 2018 · Large Cars

2018 Genesis G80: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Genesis G80 at 18–22 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 98 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

18–22

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Genesis dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2018 Genesis G80 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recalls for the 2018 Genesis G80, newest first.

Seats: Front assembly: Power adjust

NHTSA 26V664000 Reported Oct 8, 2026 Park outside

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 308/035G)
Units affected: 94,622 (estimate)
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair has been performed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners of Hyundai vehicles may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Genesis owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai recall number for this recall is 308 and Genesis' recall number is 035G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 13, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/supercharger

NHTSA 24V191000 Reported Mar 8, 2024

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 019G)
Units affected: 28,439 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Starter assembly: Solenoid

NHTSA 24V107000 Reported Feb 13, 2024 Park outside

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 254 (H), 018G (G))
Units affected: 90,907 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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).

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module

NHTSA 21V160000 Reported Mar 10, 2021 Park outside

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 201/006G)
Units affected: 94,646 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system: Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and 1 more component

NHTSA 19V538000 Reported Jul 19, 2019

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 003G)
Components: Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system: Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe; Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/supercharger
Units affected: 8,059 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification

NHTSA 18V496000 Reported Jul 27, 2018

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 002G)
Units affected: 3,305 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Visibility: Glass, side/rear and 1 more component

NHTSA 18V305000 Reported May 10, 2018

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 001G)
Components: Visibility: Glass, side/rear; Visibility: Windshield
Units affected: 37 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2018 Genesis G80 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2018 Genesis G80 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
G80 AWD	3.3L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	17/24/20 mpg	$4,100	453
G80 AWD	3.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/25/20 mpg	$3,350	445
G80 AWD	5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	15/23/18 mpg	$4,550	503
G80 RWD	3.3L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	17/25/20 mpg	$4,100	442
G80 RWD	3.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/27/22 mpg	$3,050	414
G80 RWD	5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	16/24/19 mpg	$4,350	474

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2018 Genesis G80 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2018 Genesis G80 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2018 Genesis G80 4 DR AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.5%	Standard
2018 Genesis G80 4 DR RWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.5%	Standard & Optional
2018 Genesis G80 Sport 4 DR AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.5%	Standard
2018 Genesis G80 Sport 4 DR RWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.5%	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2018 Genesis G80 owner complaints

Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Genesis G80, most recently on Oct 22, 2026. 8 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 5 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2018 Genesis G80 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Electrical system	21
Unknown or other	18
Steering	16
Engine	12
Air bags	9
Wheels	9
Power train	5
Service brakes	5
Structure: Body	4
Tires	4

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Genesis G80 model years

Genesis G80 by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2027 G80	18–23 mpg	1	0	5/5
2026 G80	18–23 mpg · 96 MPGe	1	9	5/5
2025 G80	19–24 mpg · 97 MPGe	2	3	5/5
2024 G80	19–25 mpg · 97 MPGe	2	3	5/5
2023 G80	19–26 mpg · 97 MPGe	5	11	5/5
2022 G80	20–26 mpg	4	7	5/5
2021 G80	21–26 mpg	4	9	5/5
2020 G80	18–21 mpg	3	11	5/5
2019 G80	18–21 mpg	4	27	5/5
2017 G80	18–22 mpg	3	67	5/5

All Genesis G80 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2018 Genesis models

2018 Genesis G90

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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