2018 Genesis G80 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 16%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,440miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Genesis G80, 16% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,440 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Lane keep assist (lka) malfunctioning infrequently. Car fighting my control and forcing me out of lane. Have to fight to stay in lane. Even after disengaging lka option car still fighting my control. Have pull off onto side of highway; turn car off; exit vehicle in heavy traffic. Reenter car and restart engine to disengage lka. Have to never reenage lka to avoid danger.”
NHTSA complaint #11144242, filed 2018-10, 70,000 miles“Tires developed bubbles in side walls on two tire. Also car was difficult to control on interstate highways for the speed limit. Always fighting the steering wheel to stay in lane. I am 80 years old and there were many complaints of flats and lose of control that I decided to replace all the tires. I contacted hyuandai and also continnental and was given no satisfaction.on going complaints about road noise on the old tires and the new tires have not be rectified.. Mechanic said low profile tires are the cause of both. Car was in motion when the problems occurred”
NHTSA complaint #11240776, filed 2019-07, 879 miles“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“Since August of 2022 , every time I go over road imperfection my steering shakes badly , even though it is intermittent , every time I bring it in to the dealer they cannot seem to replicate it, it is getting worse to the point that I know when it is going to happen . I do not think the dealer is road testing the car , they just plug it in a diognastic machine , my car does not need a technician , but a mechanic”
NHTSA complaint #11541611, filed 2023-08“My 2018 G80 3.8L HTRAC steering is sticking. When I turn the steering wheel slight right, like through a 25mph curve, the wheel will stay in that position until, I pull it back to straight.”
NHTSA complaint #11560592, filed 2023-12Related service bulletins
- 10182301Oct 7, 2020This bulletin provides repair information on certain 18MY G80 (DH) vehicles equipped with a 4-bolt steering gear assembly. If a vehicle exhibits a center biased steering feel…
- 10152827Jan 16, 2019Some Genesis G80 vehicles may experience a haptic steering warning light with DTC Code B247100 ? Vibration Motor Fault code set. This bulletin provides service information and…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Genesis G80
22 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsAir bags
9 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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