Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2017. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2024.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 G80 | 9 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 G80 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 G80 | 9 | 4 |
| 2022 G80 | 7 | 4 |
| 2021 G80 | 9 | 4 |
| 2020 G80 | 11 | 3 |
| 2019 G80 | 27 | 4 |
| 2018 G80Most complaints | 97 | 7 |
| 2017 G80Most complaints | 66 | 3 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system63
- Unknown or other41
- Engine36
- Steering24
- Service brakes23
- Power train19
- Wheels15
- Air bags12
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 24 G80 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 8 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 10 | 3 |
| 2017 | 9 | 2 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 11 model-year variants; 11 of 11 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2027 GENESIS G80 4 DR ICE AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2026 | 2026 GENESIS G80 4 DR N/A AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Genesis G80 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Genesis G80 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Genesis G80 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Genesis G80 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Genesis G80 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.1 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Genesis G80 4DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.5 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Genesis G80 4DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.5 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Genesis G80 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.5 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Genesis G80 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.5 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 10 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.5–12.1 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | G80 AWD · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 12.1 | 8.4 | 10.4 |
| 2025 | G80 AWD · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 11.6 | 8.1 | 10.0 |
| 2024 | G80 AWD · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 10.8 | 7.9 | 9.5 |
| 2023 | G80 AWD · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 10.8 | 7.9 | 9.5 |
| 2022 | G80 AWD · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 10.8 | 7.9 | 9.5 |
| 2021 | G80 AWD · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 10.8 | 7.9 | 9.5 |
| 2020 | G80 AWD · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 13.4 | 9.6 | 11.7 |
| 2019 | G80 AWD · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 13.4 | 9.6 | 11.7 |
| 2018 | G80 AWD · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 13.4 | 9.6 | 11.7 |
| 2017 | G80 AWD · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 14.3 | 9.5 | 12.1 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
8 G80 cars are on the New Zealand register; 25% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
235 G80 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | 1 |
| 2024 | 38 | 1 |
| 2023 | 65 | 5 |
| 2022 | 56 | 2 |
| 2021 | 27 | — |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
New registrations in Europe
10 new Genesis G80 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2020 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (3).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 70 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 7 | 184 (WLTP) |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the G80 in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The detonators of the front seatbelt pre-tensioners may explode and they lack a protective cover. Metal parts resulting from an explosion can cause injury to the occupants and the restraint effect of the seatbelts can be negatively affected. The product does n…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
15 campaigns cover the G80; the latest 12 are below.
Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2027 Genesis G80 vehicles. The ignition coil ground bolt may be loose, resulting in an engine misfire or stall while driving.
Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain Genesis 2022-2026 GV70, 2023-2025 G90, 2021-2025 G80, and GV80 vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain Genesis 2025-2026 G80, GV80, 2026 G80 "Electrified," GV60, GV70 "Electrified" and GV70 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain Genesis 2023-2024 G80, GV80, 2025 GV70 and 2023-2025 GV70 "Electrified" vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Genesis GV70, GV80, G80, and G90 vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
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.
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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Genesis G80, GV80, and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Genesis GV80, 2021-2023 Genesis G80, 2022-2023 Genesis GV70, and 2023 Genesis GV60 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Genesis G80 and GV80 vehicles equipped with 2.5-litre turbo engines. The fuel tube connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail may not seal properly, which could allow fuel to leak.
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.
NHTSA recalls