no report yet
Front assembly: power adjust
Park outsideNewRisk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
2019 Genesis G80Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2019 Genesis G80, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-107 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Genesis G80 has problems
27 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Electrical system
5Engine
4Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Forward collision avoidance
2Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
1Visibility
1Wheels
1Power train
1Service brakes, hydraulic
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2019 Genesis G80 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Gasoline: turbo/supercharger
Risk. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Starter assembly: solenoid
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Genesis.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other G80 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the G80 median. How we score
'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Genesis G80 safety ratings
2019 Genesis G80 4DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Genesis G80, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
In owners' words
What G80 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The AC system on this car, and seems series of years is widely known to have major issue, as is the case with mine. I'm having issues with the dealer telling me the car is out of warranty 35k miles, 2019 year. Based on researching and talking with other owners they are also having similar issues,…
The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G80. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V107000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount…
The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G80. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V107000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
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