no report yet
Front assembly: power adjust
Park outsideNewRisk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
2020 Genesis G80Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2020 Genesis G80, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-160 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Benespit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Genesis G80 has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system
2Tires
1Engine
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2020 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 · 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
2020 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
2020 Genesis G80 safety ratings
2020 Genesis G80 4DR RWD 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: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Genesis G80, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
In owners' words
What G80 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
It is dead everyday and I have to jump it I noticed when I attach a power source it makes very odd noises. I feel the current recall you have on the g80 2020 may be the issue. It runs extremely hot wit no warning lights showing. I have had a lot of brake dust and the car is hot fast. Also issues…
We took the vehicle in for the ABS recall on the 2020 Genesis G80 [XXX] The Dealer changed the Fuses and told me the fuses where changed from a 10 amp to a 20 amp fuse. This seems to be the wrong way to go for a defective ABS module. Then they told me it is ok to park the car in the garage.…
Own a 2020 G80?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.