NHTSA Complaint #11550571 — 2018 GENESIS G80

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11550571
Vehicle	2018 GENESIS G80
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	August 16, 2023
Date Filed	October 18, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

The driver side, back passenger door will not open. The automatic locks and handles do not release the door. This is not related to any accident. The issue developed suddenly and poses a huge issue for exit from the car during an emergency. The issue is reported on the internet by multiple Genesis and Hyundai owners and appears to be a known issue with no action taken to resolve by Genesis/Hyundai. There were no warnings or lights indicating a problem. The Genesis call number says they are not aware of the issue. The car has low mileage (<40,000).

Related Complaints for the 2018 GENESIS G80

Other UNKNOWN OR OTHER Complaints

#11717210 — February 11, 2026 — ⭐ 1. The Airbag Control Unit (ACU) and associated restraint‑system components appear to have malfunctioned. The Even...

#11675780 — July 23, 2025 — Component: Engine / Turbocharger / Oil Line / Fire Risk Vehicle Problem: For the past five months, my oil light has ...

#11671815 — July 7, 2025 — Rear left door lock actuator has failed. Door will not open from inside or outside. There is no emergency release of ...

#11647268 — March 9, 2025 — My 2018 Genesis G80 has an issue in which the A/C quits working and blows warm air on the driver's side. I live in Fl...

#11614072 — September 11, 2024 — Whenever I drive long distance like 1 or more hours, AC has problem. It worksd fine in short local distance. I see a ...

Recent Complaints for the 2018 GENESIS G80

#11717208 — AIR BAGS — February 11, 2026 — The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's veh...

#11717210 — AIR BAGS — February 11, 2026 — ⭐ 1. The Airbag Control Unit (ACU) and associated restraint‑system components appear to have malfunctioned. The Even...

#11714284 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING — January 29, 2026 — When operating the headlights in auto dim mode and the headlights are bright, when I try to dim the headlights manual...

#11712046 — AIR BAGS — January 20, 2026 — I WAS IN A ACCIDENT SEVERE ENOUGH TO DEPLOY ALL AIR BAGS BUT MY STEERING WHEEL, I WENT TO GENESIS WITH THE ISSUE AND ...

#11710742 — AIR BAGS — January 13, 2026 — The contact owned a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed during the night,...