2019 GENESIS G80 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
34
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 GENESIS G80
The 2019 GENESIS G80 has received a total of 34 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (7 complaints), Unknown Or Other (7 complaints), and Engine (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2019 GENESIS G80
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2019 GENESIS G80, potentially affecting up to 213,992 vehicles.
Recall 24V107000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
| 90,907 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. Owners...
View full details →Recall 24V191000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
| 28,439 vehicles affected
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Genesis G80, 2017-2022 G90, and 2019-2022 G70 vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter V6 turbocharged engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe may deteriorate and leak oil.
Consequence: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 019G. This recall expands and replaces...
View full details →Recall 21V160000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 94,646 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2021. Owners can...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 GENESIS G80
34 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 GENESIS G80. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
My starter failed. I took it to a triple AAA authorized mechanic. He did a full diagnosis of the entire starting system and determined that the starter needed to be replaced. He noted that water caused it to fail.
Oil cooler housing leak same issues with Hyundai/kia class action
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, AC not cooling well, hot on some vents, works for a time period then stops, etc.
CAR COME OUT OF ALLIGNMENT CAUSE ECCESIVE WEAR ON INSIDE OF REAR TIRES. CAUSED BLOWOUT ON THE INTERSTATE THAT ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BLOWOUT THEN CAUSED DAMAGE TO WHEEL SENSOR THAT CAUSED CAR TO LOOSE POWER STEERING. REPAIR COST IS ESTIMATED A $9000.00 REPAIR. I GET OIL CHANGE & SERVICE INSPECTION BY GENISIS HAD ALIGNEMENT DONE BY DEALERSHIP AND & REPLACED TIRES 2 TIMES BEFORE BLOWOUT. MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN
Safety Rating for the 2019 GENESIS G80
The 2019 GENESIS G80 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 GENESIS G80
Hyundai Motor America has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 GENESIS G80. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
23-01-037G — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Certain 2017-2020MY G80 vehicles may exceed evaporative emissions standards due to Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system. To correct this symptom, install an auxiliary canister assembly between the canister and Canister Close Valve (CCV).
21-FL-003G — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This TSB provides consolidated diagnosis and repair information, currently in the shop manual, to address DTC U0109 / U010900 related to a communication error with the Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM).
20-BD-009G — SEATS
Some vehicles may experience seat noise and/or possible wobble movement from the seat bottom when the vehicle is turning. This bulletin describes the procedure to install an e-ring clip to the tilt pipe housing on the front seat.
19-BD-004G-1 — STRUCTURE
Certain 2019-2020 G80 (DH) vehicles may have a condition where the seat backboard comes loose. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the seat backboard clip.
19-BD-004G-1 — SEATS
Certain 2019-2020 G80 (DH) vehicles may have a condition where the seat backboard comes loose. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the seat backboard clip.
19-BD-006G — STRUCTURE
Some vehicles may experience seat noise from seat bottom when vehicle is turning. This bulletin describes the procedure to install an e-ring clip to the tilt pipe housing on the front seat.
19-BD-004G — STRUCTURE
This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the seat backboard clip. Some vehicles may experience the seat backboard coming loose.
19-AT-012G — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transaxle for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear).
19-AT-007G — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides a procedure to transfer oil pressure data to the TCU using GDS Mobile. This procedure is necessary to reduce the TCU learning time and improve the shift quality. ï· Before replacing an automatic transmission: Input the data into the TCU using the GDS. ï· Before replacing a...
18-01-006-G — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information related to an ECM (Engine Control Module) software update for OBD (On Board Diagnostics) logic improvement. The Fuel System Readiness settings logic has been updated.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 GENESIS G80
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GENESIS G80
- 2017 GENESIS G80 — 76 complaints
- 2018 GENESIS G80 — 113 complaints
- 2019 GENESIS G80 (current)
- 2020 GENESIS G80 — 11 complaints
- 2021 GENESIS G80 — 11 complaints
- 2022 GENESIS G80 — 8 complaints
- 2023 GENESIS G80 — 9 complaints
- 2024 GENESIS G80 — 1 complaint
Other GENESIS Models
- GENESIS GV70 — 284 total complaints
- GENESIS GV80 — 218 total complaints
- GENESIS G70 — 163 total complaints
- GENESIS GV60 — 92 total complaints
- GENESIS G90 — 81 total complaints
- GENESIS GV70 ELECTRIFIED — 9 total complaints
- GENESIS G80 ELECTRIFIED — 5 total complaints
- GENESIS GV80 Coupe — 5 total complaints