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Genesis G80Model year report

2019 Genesis G80 Problems

Compared with other Genesis G80 years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

24/100 0.6× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
27filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
7,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 4 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.3L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Genesis G80 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2019 Genesis G80. The part named most often is electrical system, with 8 complaints (30% of the total), followed by other or unknown (8) and engine (5). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 50 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the solenoid and 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Genesis G80 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 24 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “The AC system on this car, and seems series of years is widely known to have major issue, as is the case with mine. I'm having issues with the dealer telling me the car is out of warranty 35k miles, 2019 year. Based on researching and talking with other owners they are also having similar issues, AC not cooling well, hot on some vents, works for a time period then stops, etc.”

NHTSA complaint #11669207, filed 2025-06

Other or unknown: “At speeds above 40 MPH with both hands and a good grip on the steering wheel I frequently receive the display warning keep hands on steering wheel and a loud audio warning. The loud warning is not only annoying but startling to everyone in the car. If I take my hands off the wheel the message goes away. If I leave my hands on the wheel and even grip tighter the warning continues until there is a message that the lane keeping assist system will be disabled temporarily. This warning may repeat at 30 second intervals or less. …”

NHTSA complaint #11311695, filed 2020-02, 4,000 miles

Engine: “I took my car in to have a recall repair completed. A relay kit was added to the engine compartment and my car has not operated the same since. When I start my car now it idles rough and is making noises that it wasn’t making before. When I accelerate my car stalls and is sluggish. Also when I accelerate my car stalls and speeds up uncontrollably, which is a concern for safety. I’ve contacted the dealership where this repair was completed and told them all the issues I’ve been having since the repair was completed. They keep stating that there is nothing wrong. …”

NHTSA complaint #11657054, filed 2025-04

Brakes: “I was involved in an auto accident. The front driver side quarter panel was hit. No airbags deployed in either car. Immediately upon the collision, I tried to stop the car, but it accelerated on it's own. The car would not stop. I made a split decision to pull into a parking lot and then contemplated driving the car into a tree to stop it. I then decided to drive over a curbed divider that had a 3 foot hedge. I got the car to stop 8 feet after running over the hedge. I have no idea what happened, but did have a clear thought process to get the car to stop. …”

NHTSA complaint #11279106, filed 2019-11, 4,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,000 and 10,000 miles.

50%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 7,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

201920202021202220232024920252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Genesis G80. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
G80 · sedan AWD★★★★★5 / 5555 · 9.5% risk
G80 · sedan RWD★★★★★5 / 5555 · 9.5% risk
G80 Sport · sedan AWD★★★★★5 / 5555 · 9.5% risk
G80 Sport · sedan RWD★★★★★5 / 5555 · 9.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2018: same overall rating; 2020: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Genesis G80 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
G80 AWD3.3L 6-cyl8-speed automatic172420$4,100
G80 AWD3.8L 6-cyl8-speed automatic182420$3,350
G80 AWD5.0L 8-cyl8-speed automatic152318$4,550
G80 RWD3.3L 6-cyl8-speed automatic172520$4,100
G80 RWD3.8L 6-cyl8-speed automatic182621$3,200
G80 RWD5.0L 8-cyl8-speed automatic162419$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 Genesis G80 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 50 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 50 bulletins →

Other model years of the Genesis G80

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20269—1523—Too new
2023922,7504526—Too new
2022721,9044526—Not enough data
2021929,0344526—Not enough data
20201112,0003520—Not enough data
2019277,000452024 · FewerRising
20189815,000752091 · MoreRising
20176723,000352250 · TypicalRising

All Genesis G80 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Genesis G80 have?

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2019 Genesis G80 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Genesis G80 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 8 complaints (30% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 8.

Has the 2019 Genesis G80 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2019 Genesis G80 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 Genesis G80 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 4 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Genesis G80 get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Genesis G80 (G80 RWD, 3.3L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Genesis G80 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,000 miles and the middle half falls between 4,000 and 10,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.