2018 Genesis G80 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 9%of 99 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2018 Genesis G80, 9% of the 99 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,500 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am writing to formally report a serious safety defect in my Genesis vehicle and to request immediate investigation, documentation, and corrective action. Following a recent crash event, my vehicle’s diagnostic scan revealed DTC B1378, which is associated with a fault in the airbag system circuitry. This code is widely recognized as an indicator of an airbag defect and is consistent with conditions that warrant manufacturer recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11710394, filed 2026-01“I was in a accident severe enough to deploy all air bags but my steering wheel, I went to Genesis with the issue and they inspected the car when they edr report came back everything matched but the model of the car it comes back to a gv80, on my Genesis app my car comes back as a g90, my car is a Genesis G80 the matter concerns conflicting vehicle indetifaction data across multiple official Genesis systems as well as a failure of the airbag to deploy during a crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #11712046, filed 2026-01“1-the steering wheel airbag failed to deploy during a collisiom while all other airbags `airbags including rear seat airbags -did deploy. This suggest a possible malfunction in the airbag control module steering wheel airbag unit or sensor system. **yes the vechcle is available for inspection by Genesis, NHTSA, or any authorized party. 2. As the driver I was at direct risk the steering wheel airbag is designed to protect the head and chest in a frontal collision. Its failure to deploy left me vulnerable to impact with the steering wheel and dashboard. …”
NHTSA complaint #11699927, filed 2025-11“The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a crash. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a deer, and then crashed into a hill. The vehicle spun around three times and rolled over after crashing into the hill. The front driver's air bag did not deploy. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. A Police report was filed. The contact sustained bruises to the chest and back pain. The passenger who was seated in the front passenger's seat sustained bruises. …”
NHTSA complaint #11717208, filed 2026-02, 126,000 miles“The contact owned a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed during the night, a deer hit the contact's vehicle on the front passenger side. The vehicle spun around and ended up in a grass hill where it came to a stop. The driver-side air bags did not deploy. However, the front passenger and side curtain air bags were deployed. The front passenger-side control arm detached from the vehicle due to the impact. The police were called and filed a police report. The contact and the passenger were not injured. The vehicle was towed to the residence. …”
NHTSA complaint #11710742, filed 2026-01, 127,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V496000Jul 27, 2018Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly detect that an adult…Covers: Genesis G80 2018
Related service bulletins
- 11032523Apr 10, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province…
- 11032522Apr 10, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Genesis G80
23 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Genesis G80
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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