2019 Genesis G80

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Electrical

Electrical leads by volume: 8 of 27 complaints (30%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 95 in 2018 to 27 in 2019.

Data last changed Sep 16, 2026. Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	vs. 2019 Large Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)	2,850–4,300	2,850–4,300	2,950–4,300	2,950–4,300	3,000–3,700
Combined MPG	18–22	18–22	18–21	18–21	21–26
City / Highway MPG	15–18 / 23–28	15–19 / 23–27	15–18 / 23–26	15–18 / 23–26	18–23 / 26–32
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	411–502	414–503	423–503	423–503	345–422
Complaints filed	65	95	27	10	9	Not compared
Recalls issued	2	6	3	2	4	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	3	8	2	1	0	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	0	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Injuries reported	3	5	2	0	0	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	3	6	6	6	4

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Genesis G80 have?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Genesis G80?

Electrical: 8 of 27 NHTSA complaints (30%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Genesis G80 get?

EPA rates it 18–21 MPG combined across 6 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Genesis G80?

EPA estimates $2,950–$4,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO₂
Configuration 1	Automatic (S8)	6	3.3L	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	Large Cars	17 mpg	24 mpg	20 mpg	$3,900	453 g/mi
Configuration 2	Automatic (S8)	6	3.3L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Large Cars	17 mpg	25 mpg	20 mpg	$3,900	442 g/mi
Configuration 3	Automatic (S8)	6	3.8L	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	Large Cars	18 mpg (high)	24 mpg	20 mpg	$3,100	445 g/mi
Configuration 4	Automatic (S8)	8	5.0L	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	Large Cars	15 mpg (low)	23 mpg (low)	18 mpg (low)	$4,300 (high)	503 g/mi (high)
Configuration 5	Automatic (S8)	8	5.0L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Large Cars	16 mpg	24 mpg	19 mpg	$4,100	474 g/mi
Configuration 6	Automatic (S8)	6	3.8L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	Large Cars	18 mpg (high)	26 mpg (high)	21 mpg (high)	$2,950 (low)	423 g/mi (low)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Injuries
Engine	5	0	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	1	0	0
Fuel System	0	0	0
Electrical	8	0	0
Brakes	4	1	1
Steering	1	0	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	2	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	0	0	0
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	4	2	2
Body, Seats & Latches	0	0	0
Visibility & Lighting	1	0	0
Other	8	0	0

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (3)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER · Campaign 24V191000 · Mar 11, 2024
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 recall number 19V-538. Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-538 will need to have the new remedy completed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID · Campaign 24V107000 · Feb 14, 2024
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 may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(H) and 018G(G).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · Campaign 21V160000 · Mar 11, 2021
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 contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G.