GENESIS G80 (2018) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Hyundai recalls 2018 Genesis G80 vehicles with turbocharged engines due to oil leaking onto exhaust manifolds, increasing fire risk. Owners must have the turbocharger oil supply pipe replaced free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 vehicles because oil can leak onto the exhaust manifold, creating a fire risk. This affects vehicles with 3.3L turbocharged engines. Owners should contact Hyundai for a free repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224942-hyundai-genesis-g80-2018-recall-oil-leak-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224942-hyundai-genesis-g80-2018-recall-oil-leak-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V538000
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“Hyundai Genesis G80 (2018) recall: Oil leak fire risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224942-hyundai-genesis-g80-2018-recall-oil-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V538000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V538000).
Why it’s dangerous
Oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold can cause a fire because the hot exhaust gases can ignite the leaking oil. This leak occurs due to a loose seal in the turbocharger oil supply pipe.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Genesis G80 vehicles with 3.3L turbocharged engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the repair are at risk of fire if oil leaks onto the exhaust manifold.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Genesis G80 has a 3.3L turbocharged engine. The recall covers vehicles from 2017-2018 Genesis G90 models as well.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai
Call 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a free repair for the turbocharger oil supply pipe.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Is this recall for all 2018 Genesis G80s?
No, only those with 3.3L turbocharged engines. The recall covers 2017-2018 Genesis G90 models as well.
How do I know if my car is affected?
Check if your 2018 Genesis G80 has a 3.3L turbocharged engine. The recall covers vehicles from 2017-2018 Genesis G90 models.
What is the fix for this issue?
Hyundai will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe for free.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V538000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 19V538000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V538000 (July 19, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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