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2018 Genesis G80 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 98 total for the year
Median mileage
49,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2018 Genesis G80, 3% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.

“The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact stated that the Check Oil and Low Oil warning light illuminated while the vehicle was idling. The warning lights turned off while driving. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,200.”

NHTSA complaint #11733225, filed 2026-04, 72,200 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was white smoke coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the turbo pipe seal had failed causing oil to drip onto the exhaust manifold causing the white smoke. The contact was informed that the turbo charger oil supply pipe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11514768, filed 2023-03, 45,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V107000 (Electrical System) and 24V191000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance; however, upon leaving the repair center, while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an alarm followed by the engine overheating. …”

NHTSA complaint #11591017, filed 2024-05, 49,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201833%

Other parts of the 2018 Genesis G80

Electrical system
22 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
4 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology