2019 Genesis G80 problems and complaints

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Genesis G80. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (8), Unknown Or Other (8), Engine (5).

Key takeaways

  • 27 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System830%
Unknown Or Other830%
Engine519%
Service Brakes519%
Vehicle Speed Control27%
Forward Collision Avoidance27%
Power Train14%
Steering14%
Suspension14%
Wheels14%
Visibility14%
Tires14%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2019 Genesis G80 4DR AWD5/55/55/55/5
2019 Genesis G80 4DR RWD5/55/55/55/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-02

Air conditioning problem . Ac shuts down after several hours . Has happened to numerous other Genesis cars .

Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-02-14

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.

Power Train - filed 2025-12-30

Oil cooler housing leak same issues with Hyundai/kia class action

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More for the 2019 Genesis G80

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.