Model year record

2018 Genesis G80

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 148 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V191000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
28,439
Reported to NHTSA
2024-03-08
Owners notified
2024-05-03

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V107000

Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid

Component
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
90,907
Reported to NHTSA
2024-02-13
Owners notified
2024-07-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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).

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V160000

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

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
94,646
Reported to NHTSA
2021-03-10
Owners notified
2021-07-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V538000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
8,059
Reported to NHTSA
2019-07-19
Owners notified
2019-10-03

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V496000

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification

Component
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
3,305
Reported to NHTSA
2018-07-27
Owners notified
2018-08-24

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V305000

Visibility: glass, side/rear

Component
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
37
Reported to NHTSA
2018-05-10
Owners notified
2018-07-06

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system2949,000 mi
Unknown or other242,000 mi
Steering17879 mi
Air bags16126,000 mi
Engine1338,500 mi
Wheels96,500 mi
Power train79,000 mi
Service brakes53,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling449,000 mi
Structure: body44,264 mi
Tires414,000 mi
Exterior lighting3
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Visibility/wiper29,800 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1
Lane departure: assist1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch166,590 mi
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Seats140,000 mi
Suspension1

The 2017 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2019 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

AQ23002Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

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

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.