2020 GENESIS G80 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 GENESIS G80
The 2020 GENESIS G80 has received a total of 11 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 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (4 complaints), Electrical System (2 complaints), and Service Brakes (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2020 GENESIS G80
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2020 GENESIS G80, potentially affecting up to 123,085 vehicles.
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 2020 GENESIS G80
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 GENESIS G80. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
UNKNOWN AIR CONDITIONER WORKS WELL FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR, THEN SUDDENLY THERE'S A FUNNY NOISE AND THE HEAT COMES OUT INSTEAD OF COLD AIR. WE HAVE INFORMED GENESIS DEALER ABOUT THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY SAID IT WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. WE HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE REPORTS OF THIS ISSUE BUT GENESIS HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS PROBLEM.
There is a recall on my 2020 Genesis g80 3.3t regarding a faulty turbo oil feed pipe causing the car to leak oil and a safety risk that could cause a fire. Vehicle had no issues prior to me having towed to Genesis north of Cincinnati other than the supply pipe leaking oil. The next day after them performing repairs on my vehicle I receive a text as well as an email stating that my service is complete. In the text message it states that my car is complete and is ready to be picked up but the car is now leaking coolant and the oil leak is not repaired. Genesis did not properly repair the issue and is still leaking oil. Repair includes work done to the coolant system being bled annd refilled with coolant . Now my car is also leaking coolant after them attempting repairs
AC stops working while driving on hot days, airflow stops and the situation is very dangerous. Tried to get the dealer to fix it, to no avail. I've been dealing with this dangerous (temperatures reached more than 110 F, without airflow) problem for two years. We are more than 20 owners of these luxury cars experiencing the same problem. I can provide their names and VINs upon request.
AC stops running during very hot days, air flow stops and heat inside the car gets dangerously high. There are multiple complaints about this in a Genesis blog, and dealers are unable to reproduce the problem to find the problem. I contacted Genesis America and they cannot do anything because service technicians are unable to diagnose the problem. Genesis MUST do something about this. I can provide snapshots of the blog with the multiple complaints. This started sometime in the 2023 summer.
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 with usb and when connected to phone it sound like crackling and volume sounds odd unless I unplug and replug. Replaced battery twice in a year
Safety Rating for the 2020 GENESIS G80
The 2020 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 2020 GENESIS G80
Hyundai Motor America has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 GENESIS G80. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
20-DS-002G — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
The bulletin describes the procedure to measure and set propeller shaft angles to optimize driveline vibration performance on certain 2019-2020MY 3.8L AWD G80 (DH) vehicles.
20-DS-002G — POWER TRAIN
The bulletin describes the procedure to measure and set propeller shaft angles to optimize driveline vibration performance on certain 2019-2020MY 3.8L AWD G80 (DH) vehicles.
20-01-016G — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin describes the procedure to install an Audio Video Navigation (AVN) software update which repairs a condition in which the radio presets may reset during AVN start up.
20-BD-003G — 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.
20-BD-003G — 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 — SEATS
This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the seat backboard clip. Some vehicles may experience the seat backboard coming loose.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 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 — 34 complaints
- 2020 GENESIS G80 (current)
- 2021 GENESIS G80 — 11 complaints
- 2022 GENESIS G80 — 8 complaints
- 2023 GENESIS G80 — 9 complaints
- 2024 GENESIS G80 — 1 complaint
- 2025 GENESIS G80 — 4 complaints
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