Every 2018 Genesis G80 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 24V191000
Aug 3, 2024Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 details for 24V191000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 24V107000
Feb 13, 2024Electrical System:Starter Assembly:SolenoidPark outside
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 details for 24V107000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 21V160000
Oct 3, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModulePark outside
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 details for 21V160000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 19V538000
Jul 19, 2019Engine and Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 details for 19V538000 →Visibility · NHTSA 18V305000
Oct 5, 2018Visibility:Windshield
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 details for 18V305000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 18V496000
Jul 27, 2018Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 details for 18V496000 →
2018 Genesis G80 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Genesis G80, reporting 8 crashes, 5 injuries. Genesis has issued at least 97 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System22
- Unknown Or Other17
- Steering15
- Engine11
- Air Bags9
- Wheels9
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (26)
- Electrical System (23)
- Power Train (19)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (12)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (10)
- Seats (7)
Read Genesis G80 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2018 Genesis G80
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Genesis G80. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a crash. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a deer, and then crashed into a hill.”
2018 GENESIS G80Feb 11, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11717208
Crash
“The contact owned a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed during the night, a deer hit the contact's vehicle on the front passenger side. The vehicle spun around and ended up in a "grass hill" where it came to a stop. The driver-side air bags did not deploy.”
2018 GENESIS G80Jan 13, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11710742
Crash
“I am writing to formally report a serious safety defect in my Genesis vehicle and to request immediate investigation, documentation, and corrective action.”
2018 GENESIS G80Jan 12, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11710394
Injury reportedCrash
“I hit a grass wall after striking a deer who bent my control arm and all airbags DEPLOYED BUT THE ONE WHO SAVES THE DRIVER THE MOST IMPORTANT AIRBAG”
2018 GENESIS G80Dec 8, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11703862
Crash
“1-THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING A COLLISIOM WHILE ALL OTHER AIRBAGS `AIRBAGS INCLUDING REAR SEAT AIRBAGS -DID DEPLOY. THIS SUGGEST A POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION IN THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG UNIT OR SENSOR SYSTEM.”
2018 GENESIS G80Nov 17, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11699927
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