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Full complaint record · NHTSA

2018 Genesis G80 owner complaints

99 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 3 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. 20 of them are reproduced below in full, most recent first, grouped by category.

steering 6 complaints shown

16 total in this category · severe · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/29/2022 ODI #11499367.0

Steering becomes unresponsive after highway speed for an hour or more. Feels like sticking or binding (loss of power assist?) and considerable effort needed to adjust vehicle direction. Most notable on exit ramps. Several times I came close to going off an exit ramp onto the shoulder. Even driving along a straight highway the steering is no longer smooth or consistent. Thus, steering is very unpredictable. This is definitely a safety issue. This started at 29,000 mile about 2 weeks ago and has not gone away. The first dealer service appointment is in 2 weeks. No visible error lights.

12/18/2023 ODI #11560592.0

My 2018 G80 3.8L HTRAC steering is sticking. When I turn the steering wheel slight right, like through a 25mph curve, the wheel will stay in that position until, I pull it back to straight.

12/06/2022 ODI #11496288.0

Genesis installed dated technology (3G modules) for their connected services knowing 3G was being discontinued within 4 years of installing the technology. On December 31, 2022, Genesis will cease providing connected services to this car and model years 2017-2019. Genesis Connected services provides critical emergency services such as crash detection as well as numerous safety features, vehicle diagnostics, warnings, and navigation. All of these will no longer be available and Genesis has offered no plan to fix the issue. The G80 also has a stability issue when driving without the lane keeping assist feature engaged. The car struggles to stay in a constant direction, essentially pulling from side to side. The driver is forced to constantly make corrections while driving. Essentially, the

11/17/2025 Crash ODI #11699927.0

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. **yes the vechcle is available for inspection by Genesis, NHTSA, or any authorized party. 2. As the driver I was at direct risk the steering wheel airbag is designed to protect the head and chest in a frontal collision. Its failure to deploy left me vulnerable to impact with the steering wheel and dashboard. The lack of deployment has worsed the outcome 3. Not yet I am seeking a diagnostic scan from Genesis - certified dealer to confirm the failure and identify any fault codes in the airbag system. 4. The vehicle is being assigned to an a

10/30/2018 70,000 mi ODI #11144242.0

Lane keep assist (lka) malfunctioning infrequently. Car fighting my control and forcing me out of lane. Have to fight to stay in lane. Even after disengaging lka option car still fighting my control. Have pull off onto side of highway; turn car off; exit vehicle in heavy traffic. Reenter car and restart engine to disengage lka. Have to never reenage lka to avoid danger.

10/19/2026 ODI #11772248.0

When negotiating a curve, the steering wheel sticks and does not return to center without the driver forcing the wheel back to the required direction. Instead of a smooth and consistent feeling when turning the wheel, the steering wheel feels "locked" until the driver's force breaks the steering wheel free. In addition, the steering wheel makes a faint but noticeable grinding noise when turned in either direction. No warning lights illuminate.

other 5 complaints shown

12/16/2018 2,000 mi ODI #11161784.0

There are so many complaints regarding these tires. I developed a bubble in the right front tire and decided I didn't want to go through more bubbles and flat tires as I am 80 years old. I bit the bullet and purchased $1000.00 worth of michelin tires before the car had 2000 miles on it. I also had trouble keeping the car in a straight line driving on the interstate. The road noise from this tire is also unexceptible for a luxury car. There are many complaints about this tire rack website and this tire should really be recalled.

11/23/2021 66,590 mi ODI #11441477.0

The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact stated the rear driver’s side door failed to lock or unlock. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the rear driver’s side door latch to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,590.

11/14/2019 5,100 mi ODI #11279970.0

During cold days, when I have the heat running, it flows fine when set to upper body and windows. When the heat is set to feet exclusively, it flows to the front window vents more than to the feet. Setting the fan to maximum, the heat blows out of the front window vents more than to the feet. I took the vehicle to Genesis of chantilly virginia. They compared the air flow with a similar vehicle and they realized it is was blowing the same way. They agreed with me that it is a bad design and nothing they could do. When driving in cold weather, driver cannot set the heat exclusively to feet at maximum speed, since the heat flows to the window vents instead to the feet. This causes severe headache and dryness to the face. The feet remain extremely cold while driving.

10/22/2026 ODI #11773029.0

Failing oil pressure sensor which “blinds” the driver of the engines true oil levels. It occasionally causes the car to go into “limp” mode or stall which could cause unnecessary and unreasonable traffic safety hazards. This is a well known and documented critical safety defect by Genesis as they’ve already executed a recall for the issue in their home country / market of South Korea.

10/19/2026 ODI #11772053.0

The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V664000 (Seats); however, the parts to complete the recall repair were unavailable. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed the parts were unavailable to perform the recall repair.

electrical 4 complaints shown

19 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/03/2024 ODI #11628603.0

There are two safety recalls, one for the starter and one for the turbo oil supply line, both have potential for a fire concern and the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner.

11/24/2024 ODI #11627088.0

For over one year we have been in contact with Round Rock Genesis in Round Rock, Texas about recalls # 254 & 018G (NHTSA Recall # 24V107000). Our Genesis G80 is now 6 years old. Failure to address this repair poses a risk of the car bursting into flames with no warning; Genesis advises parking the car outside. These recalls have not been performed because the dealership claims that they cannot get the needed parts. Recalls # 201 and 006G are meant to address the anti-lock braking system. Failure to address these recalls poses a risk of brake failure and fire. Because the service department of Round Rock Genesis have failed to ever call us back despite many messages left for them, we are not sure if this is still a current recall on this vehicle.

11/09/2025 ODI #11698399.0

A/C does not work as blower will not put out cold air. During hot days in Florida with children and elderly in the car this poses a risk to our health. This happens when A/C has been on for approximately one hour. No warning messages whatsoever. This has been reported by many Genesis G80 owners who own a G80 from the years 2017 - 2020. Genesis Corporate is aware of the problem but has not submitted a recall.

10/28/2026 Fire ODI #11774214.0

This complaint is filed regarding an under-hood thermal fire incident and unauthorized modification involving a federally mandated safety recall for a 2018 Genesis G80 (VIN: [XXX]). To resolve a starting issue, technicians at Van Hyundai in [XXX], bypassed the standard ignition circuit and installed an un-fused manual starter bypass switch kit. This bypass directly conflicted with active NHTSA Safety Recall Campaign 24V107000, which requires a specific fused relay kit (Part 91950-DH15KQQH) to prevent engine fires. This unauthorized, un-fused modification caused a severe electrical short and a subsequent thermal fire incident under the hood. The fire physically melted and destroyed the recall component and adjacent wiring infrastructure. The dealership and corporate office are now refus

airbags 2 complaints shown

7 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/08/2025 Crash ODI #11703862.0

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

11/14/2022 ODI #11493543.0

Red light for showing no airbag keeps coming on whether someone sitting in passenger seat or not. Going to contact dealer to see about looking at airbag sensor.

visibility 1 complaint shown

12/06/2018 9,800 mi ODI #11156518.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Genesis g80. When the windshield wipers were activated, the contact smelled wiper fluid inside the vehicle. The dealer (rockland Hyundai, 55 ny-303, west nyack, ny 10994, (845) 402-8623) stated that this was a normal condition. The manufacturer claimed that they had no knowledge of the condition. The failure mileage was 9,800. *tt consumer stated the dealer stated other consumers claimed same issue but the dealer reported to the consumer it was normal.*jb

brakes 1 complaint shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
11/14/2024 ODI #11625294.0

The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V160000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

tires 1 complaint shown

4 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $150 · see tires cluster analysis →
10/22/2021 ODI #11437766.0

275.35r19 96w Continental Procontact TX Between 12-15k miles I had my two front tires form sidewall bubbles. The first bubble resulted in a blowout. Now at about 24k miles I'm told by the dealer the tread on my rear tires is almost gone. One rear tire, also, loses air monthly. I drive mostly locally and my longest trips are not greater than 70miles. I park in my driveway rarely where anything can hit the sidewall. For four tires to fail at this mileage indicates to me there is a serious flaw with the manufacturing.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-11-08. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.