Last updated: 2026-10-10
Genesis G80 Reliability by Year
Genesis G80 reliability is good overall. Steering that sticks in 2018 and tire blowouts are the big issues, and 2024 is the year to buy.
Genesis G80 Reliability Overview
Used G80 shoppers get a sedan that rates good overall and sits close to average among sedans. The 2018 model year is the one to watch, with a steering wheel that sticks in the turned position and a long wait for electrical recall parts. The 2024 is the safer pick, with very few owner complaints and more than two years on the road.
Current generation: 2nd gen (2021–2023), facelifted 2024.
Best & Worst Genesis G80 Years
Best Genesis G80 Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreOf the years on the road at least two years, 2024 has the lightest record: one owner complaint, about lane departure, and two recalls. The 2018 model has 94 complaints, led by electrical and steering problems. Even 2021 to 2023 draw more reports, mostly electrical, tire and fuel-system issues.
Genesis G80 Years to Avoid
Steering is the serious problem. On long curves and on-ramps the wheel sticks in the turned position, and both crash reports say the steering-wheel airbag did not deploy. Owners also waited over a year for electrical recall parts, and factory tires bubbled and blew out, some before 6,000 miles. It has the most complaints of any year.
Genesis G80 Reliability Score Trend
Genesis G80 reliability has improved in recent years, with newer models scoring an average of 72/100 compared to 65/100 for older years.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 55/100 | Mixed |
| 2019 | 66/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 70/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 70/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 70/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 70/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 77/100 | Good |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2026 Genesis G80
1 recalls · 6 complaints
Best of the nine scored G80 years, though a pair of related complaints describe sudden braking and steering faults ending in injury crashes.
2025 Genesis G80
2 recalls · 3 complaints
Rated among the stronger G80 years, with only three owner complaints, though two recalls and a class ranking below other 2025 sedans.
2024 Genesis G80
2 recalls · 1 complaints
Good standing with one owner complaint and two recalls, a quieter record than the 2023 model year's eight complaints and four recalls.
2023 Genesis G80
4 recalls · 8 complaints
Last year of the second generation: good standing, but four recalls, two in the fuel system, and among the weaker of the G80 years.
2022 Genesis G80
4 recalls · 6 complaints
Middle of the pack among G80 years, with blank gauge and center screens reported early and four recalls, three of them for the fuel system.
2021 Genesis G80
4 recalls · 9 complaints
Rated good and middle of the pack among G80 years, with sudden sidewall tire failures and four recalls, three tied to the fuel system.
2020 Genesis G80
2 recalls · 10 complaints
Last year of the first generation, with far fewer complaints than 2019 and a park-outside fire-risk recall among its two recalls.
2019 Genesis G80
3 recalls · 27 complaints
Among the weaker G80 years despite a good standing, with recall repairs stalled waiting on parts and oil pressure sensor bills reaching $2500.
2018 Genesis G80
6 recalls · 94 complaints
The weakest of nine scored years, with 94 complaints and six recalls, led by sticking steering, turbo oil leaks, and failing factory tires.
Found Your Genesis G80? Check Its History
Steering (2) problems come up most in Genesis G80 owner complaints, and 28 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Genesis G80 Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
3.5/5
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G80 vs Toyota Avalon
5 years tracked · 131 complaints
G80 vs Nissan Maxima
6 years tracked · 84 complaints
G80 vs Buick LaCrosse
2 years tracked · 18 complaints
G80 vs Chevrolet Impala
3 years tracked · 102 complaints
G80 vs Volkswagen Passat
5 years tracked · 101 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best Genesis G80 year to buy?
- The 2024 is the best pick. It has been on the road long enough to count, and owners filed only one complaint, about lane departure. It also has two recalls. The 2026 rates well too, but it is too new to judge fairly.
- Is the Genesis G80 reliable?
- Yes, overall reliability is good, and the G80 sits close to the average for sedans on this site. Most model years rate good. The exception is 2018, which rates mixed because of steering, electrical and tire complaints.
- What are the most common Genesis G80 problems?
- Electrical complaints lead, followed by steering, engine and tires. Many electrical reports are about waiting for recall parts, not failures. Steering wheels that stick in a turn and a turbocharger oil feed pipe that leaks onto the exhaust manifold are the most serious symptoms owners describe.
- Does the Genesis G80 have tire problems?
- Yes. Owners report sidewall bubbles and blowouts on Continental ProContact TX tires, mostly between 6,000 and 14,000 miles. Replacement sets of the same tire line have failed too, not only the factory tires. Check the tire brand and sidewalls before you buy.
- How much does it cost to fix G80 steering problems?
- Owners cite an out-of-warranty estimate of about $5k for the sticking steering. They point to a service bulletin, and one car had the problem return after a warranty repair. Ask a dealer whether that work was done before you buy.
How we score the Genesis G80
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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