2026 Genesis G80 Problems
Compared with other Genesis G80 years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2026 can be compared from 2029.
- Most reported part: Brakes (4 complaints).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
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
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl AWD · 20 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Genesis G80 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2026 Genesis G80. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance (4) and electrical system (2). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 14 technical service bulletins for this model year. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 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.
- Brakes4 44%
- Electrical system2 22%
- Other or unknown2 22%
- Steering2 22%
- Air bags1 11%
- Engine1 11%
- Lane departure1 11%
Example complaints
Brakes: “I am submitting this report to document a serious and dangerous safety defect involving my Genesis G70. Note - Your system pulls my VIN as a G80, I own a G70. On two separate occasions, the vehicle applied braking without driver input and abruptly veered to the left, despite there being no obstacles, vehicles, or road hazards present. During the first incident, the vehicle was operating in Comfort mode with Lane Assist enabled. During the second incident, the vehicle was operating in Sport mode with Lane Assist disabled. …”
NHTSA complaint #11707234, filed 2025-12Forward collision avoidance: “While using the cruise control, the forward vision warning system activates even though it has been turned off. This is not unexpected as the owner’s manual notes that is the case. What is unexpected is that it is virtually impossible to find a comfortable position of my head and/or the steering wheel in which the warning system does not repeatedly activate. If it activates often and/or long enough, the cruise control turns off. This is so distracting that on an eight hour trip I finally gave up on using the cruise control when it would otherwise be most useful. …”
NHTSA complaint #11767905, filed 2026-09Electrical system: “2026 Genesis G70 2.5T RWD. The navigation system is completely gone. There is absolutely no way to get the maps or even the navigation settings menu up. On every startup, you can see a part of the screen which shows it tries to load navigation, but fails every time. There are a few critical safety issues with this. To start, a main feature of the Adaptive Cruise Control is relying on GPS map data to anticipate sharp bends in the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11762164, filed 2026-09Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 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.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G80 · sedan AWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 10.1% risk |
Neighbouring years: 2025: 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 2026 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G80 AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| G80 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 |
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
- 26V019000Jan 16, 2026Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panelCovers: Genesis G80 2025–2026, GV80 2025–2026, GV70 2026 +3 more
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain Genesis 2025-2026 G80, GV80, 2026 G80 "Electrified," GV60, GV70 "Electrified" and GV70 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with…
Recall details for the 2026 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. 14 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038692Oct 22, 2026Body and structure. This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates…
- 11037286Sep 9, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Some GV70 (JK1, JK1A), GV80 (JX1) and G80 (RG3) vehicles may have a hum or whine noise condition from the rear differential at certain speeds. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect the…
- 11033843Jun 3, 2026Other or unknown. Certain G80 (RG3) and G90 (RS4) vehicles equipped with the 2.5T‑GDI Theta III or 3.5T‑GDI Lambda III engine may experience reduced air‑conditioning performance due to a refrigerant leak originating…
- 11033842Jun 3, 2026Other or unknown. Certain G80 (RG3) and G90 (RS4) vehicles equipped with the 2.5T‑GDI Theta III or 3.5T‑GDI Lambda III engine may experience reduced air‑conditioning performance due to a refrigerant leak originating…
- 11032523Apr 10, 2026Air bags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile…
- 11032522Apr 10, 2026Air bags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo…
- 11031317Apr 10, 2026Electrical system. Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Connected Car Services (CCS) functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon's…
- 11031316Apr 10, 2026Electrical system. Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Connected Car Services (CCS) functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon’s…
- 11030323Mar 10, 2026Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance, Exterior…. Some 2020MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. In the following cases, the front…
- 11028322Jan 30, 2026Electrical system. Certain G80 (RG3) vehicles may exhibit a Data Communication Unit (DCU) software error due to the internal timer initialization logic not being implemented. The DCU module may shut down telematics…
Other model years of the Genesis G80
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | — | 1 | 5 | 23 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 9 | 22,750 | 4 | 5 | 26 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 7 | 21,904 | 4 | 5 | 26 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 9 | 29,034 | 4 | 5 | 26 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 11 | 12,000 | 3 | 5 | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 27 | 7,000 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 24 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2018 | 98 | 15,000 | 7 | 5 | 20 | 91 · More | Rising |
| 2017 | 67 | 23,000 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
All Genesis G80 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 Genesis G80 have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2026 Genesis G80 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2026 Genesis G80 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 4.
Has the 2026 Genesis G80 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2026 Genesis G80 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2026 Genesis G80 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Genesis G80 get?
The EPA rates the 2026 Genesis G80 (G80 AWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
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.