2018 Genesis G80 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Genesis G80. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (22), Unknown Or Other (17), Steering (15).
Key takeaways
- 95 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 18% |
| Steering | 15 | 16% |
| Engine | 11 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 9% |
| Wheels | 9 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 7% |
| Power Train | 5 | 5% |
| Structure | 4 | 4% |
| Tires | 4 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Genesis G80 4 DR RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Genesis G80 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-15
After 2 hours on the road August 1, 2026 (from [XXX] to [XXX]), in 119-degree heat, the AC stopped blowing cold air out of the dash vents. There was cold air coming out of the rear-seat vent. The vehicle became unbearably hot. (Took my wife 2 days to recover from heat exhaustion.) The AC started working properly after...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-09
Dear NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, I am submitting this letter to request an urgent review of a recurring and widespread air‑conditioning failure in the 2018 Genesis G80. The AC system consistently shuts off after extended driving and does not cool down when the car starts, especially in high‑heat environment...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-08
Driver side rear door electric latch is stop working and i tried to open the latch manually but the locked latch won't let me but remain locked. I have concerns with the situation because when door latch were broken due to accident, the door would remain locked and passengers would not be able to escape from inside of...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.