Model year 2019 · Large Cars

2019 Genesis G80: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2019 Genesis G80 at 18–21 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 27 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

18–21

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 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.

2019 Genesis G80 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2019 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

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

2019 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.

2019 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	18/24/20 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	18/26/21 mpg	$3,200	423
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.

2019 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.

2019 Genesis G80 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2019 Genesis G80 4DR AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.5%	Standard
2019 Genesis G80 4DR RWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.5%	Standard
2019 Genesis G80 Sport 4 DR AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.5%	Standard
2019 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.

2019 Genesis G80 owner complaints

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Genesis G80, most recently on Jul 2, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2019 Genesis G80 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Electrical system	8
Unknown or other	8
Engine	5
Service brakes	4
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	2
Power train	1
Service brakes, hydraulic	1
Steering	1
Suspension	1
Tires	1

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
2018 G80	18–22 mpg	7	98	5/5
2017 G80	18–22 mpg	3	67	5/5

All Genesis G80 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2019 Genesis models

2019 Genesis G70 2019 Genesis G90

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 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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