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#BS-2018-GENG80-60ED2018 Genesis G80
Based on reports from 113 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Think Twice
Based on 113 complaints, 13 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.
Top reported problems
thermostat unit is broken
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
trim around doors bronze discoloring tarnishing
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
water pump leak
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
21 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 15K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (25 reports) • Median: 15K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (21 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2018 Genesis G80: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2018 Genesis G80, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 15,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 15K-mile mark.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2018 Genesis G80, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2018 Genesis G80, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Wheels & Tires Issues
Wheels & Tires complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2018 Genesis G80, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Genesis G80. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (6 recalls)
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
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.
+ 1 more recall in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
This is the worst model year for the Genesis G80 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.
2018 Genesis G80 vs. Class Average (Large Cars)
This vehicle
113
Class avg
138
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other large cars vehicles from 2018.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 113 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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