Skip to content
Genesis G80Model year report

2022 Genesis G80 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
21,904miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
26 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl RWD · 23 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Genesis G80 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2022 Genesis G80. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 21,904 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 58 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 16 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “I purchased a 2022 Genesis G80 RWD 2.5T Prestige. After driving the car for less than 500 miles I got a message on my dash board that said Check Lane Change Assist Function it had a picture of the road and a left and right arrow on, along with a triangle and the information icon inside it. After 20 seconds the 15.5 Navigation screen goes completely blank. The screen controls more than the Navigation. It had done this routinely everyday. We are very nervous about driving the car not knowing what else electronically could go wrong. …”

NHTSA complaint #11445977, filed 2022-01

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2022 Genesis G80. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, three seconds later the vehicle hesitated, and the vehicle lost power. The contact was able to turn off and restart the vehicle, and the vehicle started working as intended. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure only occurred in hot weather. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. …”

NHTSA complaint #11758246, filed 2026-08, 33,171 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Any time I step on the gas to accelerate from the current speed to by pass a car (by changing lanes), the transmission down shift to third gear and does not Up-shift causing the car to reach the top speed of the 3rd gear which is slower then the speed before the shifting occured. This episode causes the car behind me to have a knee jerk reaction and could result in rear ending me or trying to avoid an impact with me by abruptly changing lanes and possibly hitting incoming cars............. …”

NHTSA complaint #11677255, filed 2025-07

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,636 and 33,171 miles.

0%0–1050%10–2550%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 21,904 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2022320252026
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 2022 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★★★★★4 / 5555 · 10.1% risk
G80 · sedan RWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 10.1% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating; 2023: 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 2022 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 AWD2.5L 4-cyl8-speed automatic223025$3,300
G80 AWD3.5L 6-cyl8-speed automatic172620$4,100
G80 RWD2.5L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233226$3,150

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 2022 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. 58 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 58 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 2022 Genesis G80 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2022 Genesis G80 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Genesis G80 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2022 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 2022 Genesis G80 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Genesis G80 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 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 2022 Genesis G80 get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Genesis G80 (G80 RWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 23 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Genesis G80 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 21,904 miles and the middle half falls between 10,636 and 33,171 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 28, 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.