Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 2.7× | 1 | Brake | Average |
| 2025 | 3 | typical | 2 | Electrical | Few |
| 2024 | 1 | −57% | 2 | Collision Avoidance | Average |
| 2023 | 9 | 1.2× | 4 | Fuel System | Average |
| 2022 | 7 | −27% | 4 | Electrical | Average |
| 2021 | 9 | −52% | 4 | Wheel & Tire | Good |
| 2020 | 11 | −68% | 3 | Brake | Good |
| 2019 | 27 | −58% | 4 | Electrical | Good |
| 2018 | 97 | — | 7 | Electrical | Limited data |
| 2017 | 66 | — | 3 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median G80 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Genesis G80 problems
Latest Genesis G80 recalls
Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
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.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain Genesis 2022-2026 GV70, 2023-2025 G90, 2021-2025 G80, and GV80 vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 20, 2026. Owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain Genesis 2025-2026 G80, GV80, 2026 G80 "Electrified," GV60, GV70 "Electrified" and GV70 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
Remedy: Owners are advised to disable the high definition (HD) radio feature until the recall remedy has been performed. The audio video navigation software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or inspected and updated by a…
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain Genesis 2023-2024 G80, GV80, 2025 GV70 and 2023-2025 GV70 "Electrified" vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel display software, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Genesis GV70, GV80, G80, and G90 vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Genesis G80 should you avoid?
None of the Genesis G80 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Genesis G80?
2020 has the fewest complaints compared with other G80 years at the same age, followed by 2019 and 2024. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Genesis G80 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (63), engine & cooling (39) and brakes (27). Electrical complaints peak in the 2017 model year.
How many recalls has the Genesis G80 had?
14 recalls across 2017–2026. The model year with the most is 2018. See all Genesis G80 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.