Last updated: 2026-10-10
2019 Genesis G80 Reliability Report
The 2019 Genesis G80 has good reliability, near the sedan average, but owners report recall parts delays and costly oil pressure sensor failures.
Recalls
3
Complaints
27
Complaint Rate
38.1per 10,000 sold
Est. Repair Cost
N/A
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
Among the weaker G80 years despite a good standing, with recall repairs stalled waiting on parts and oil pressure sensor bills reaching $2500.
Top Issues to Watch
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (8)
- ENGINE (4)
- SERVICE BRAKES (3)
Generation & Refresh (US)
2019 is 2 years after the launch in the us refresh.
- Year 3 in the First generation (DH) (2017–2020).
- Well-established in its generation — most early issues should be resolved.
- 1st generation G80 (US).
What this means for buyers
Post-refresh years tend to be among the most refined — updates have been applied and early kinks worked out.
2017: First generation (DH) Launch
Generation start — new platform.
2019: This Model Year
2019 is 2 years after the launch in the us refresh.
Should You Buy the 2019 Genesis G80?
Reliability is good for this model year, and it lands close to the average for 2019 sedans. Among the nine scored G80 years, though, it is one of the weaker ones. The 2018 rates worse, with 94 complaints and 6 recalls. The 2020 rates better, with 10 complaints and 2 recalls. Federal crash testing gave it 5 of 5 stars.
Federal recall records list 3 recalls, and 2 of them are park-outside fire-risk recalls. Several owners say the repair part was not available, and one stopped driving the car while waiting. The air conditioning can stop cooling or blow hot from some vents, once at 35k miles. A failed oil pressure sensor cost owners $1000+ to $2500, and owners say the warranty excludes it. Two owners reported unintended acceleration that ended in a crash with an injury.
Confirm every recall repair is finished before you buy. Ask for records on the oil pressure sensor and the air conditioning. A 2020 is worth a look.
Compared to the 2020 Genesis G80, which scored 4 points higher. See also the 2018 Genesis G80 for an earlier comparison.
Pros
- +Acceptable reliability score
- +5-star NHTSA crash rating
- +Well-established generation
- +Only 27 complaints reported
Cons
- −Moderate recall count
- −Above-average complaint rate for Sedan
- −ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Recall repairs that cannot be completed make up most of this category (8 complaints)
- −Safety recall: park-outside advisory issued
Compare 2019 Genesis G80 With
2019 Toyota Avalon
Reliability: 69/100
2019 Nissan Maxima
Reliability: 76/100
2019 Buick LaCrosse
Reliability: 76/100
2019 Chevrolet Impala
Reliability: 79/100
2019 Volkswagen Passat
Reliability: 77/100
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 3 manufacturer recalls issued
Other
HIGH RISK- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (8)
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6)
Recall Overview
3
recalls on record
A moderate 3 recalls are on file for the 2019 Genesis G80. Each one points to a specific safety or compliance issue identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA — check the list below before buying.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
38.1
per 10,000 soldSegment avg: 19.1
Safety Incidents
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
NHTSA 5/5 Stars
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2019 Genesis G80 Recall Details
3 recalls have been issued for the 2019 Genesis G80. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Genesis G80, 2017-2022 G90, and 2019-2022 G70 vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter V6 turbocharged engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe may deteriorate and leak oil.
Consequence
An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 019G. This recall expands and replaces recall number 19V-538. Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-538 will need to have the new remedy completed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Consequence
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(H) and 018G(G).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
Consequence
An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2021. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G.
Buying a used 2019 Genesis G80? Check its history first
Electrical system problems lead owner complaints about the 2019 Genesis G80, and 3 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2019 Genesis G80 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall Safety Rating
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 9.5%
Safety Technologies
Genesis G80Repair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
3.5Maintenance rating: 3.5 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2019 Genesis G80.
Run the VIN through federal recall records and get dealer paperwork showing every open recall is completed.
Run the air conditioning through a long test drive and confirm every vent keeps blowing cold.
Ask if the oil pressure sensor has been replaced, and check for oil pressure warnings on the dash.
Drive over speed bumps and into driveways, and listen for grinding or creaking from the panoramic sunroof.
Open the trunk with the power button, then test the inside manual release with the lid open.
Drive at highway speed with lane keeping on and watch for false hands-on-wheel alarms.
Make several gradual stops and feel for the car braking harder than your foot is asking.
Start the car cold, let it idle, then accelerate. Walk away if it idles rough, stalls, or surges.
2019 Genesis G80 Common Problems by Component
27 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8 complaintsRecall repairs that cannot be completed make up most of this category. Owners got recall notices, but the repair part was not available, and several say the wait has gone on far too long. One owner stopped driving the car while waiting. The air conditioning is the main actual failure. It stops cooling after a while, blows hot from some vents, or shuts down after several hours, and one owner hit this at 35k miles, out of warranty. Another report describes the AGM battery going flat after the car sits for as little as 24 hours.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6 complaintsFalse "keep hands on steering wheel" alarms are the most repeated problem. They go off at highway speeds even when the driver has a firm grip, sometimes over and over, until lane keeping assist shuts off for a while. Other reports describe the panoramic sunroof crunching, grinding, and binding over bumps and driveways at about 34,000 miles. In one case the power trunk latch failed and the inside emergency release did not work either, so the dealer had to get in by removing the rear seat. There is also one starter failure blamed on water.
ENGINE
4 complaintsThe oil pressure sensor fails, and repairs cost a lot. Owners report bills from $1000+ to $2500, with one failure at 41,000 miles. Owners say the 10 yr/100,000 mile warranty does not cover the sensor because it counts as an electrical part. One owner says that after a recall relay kit was installed, the engine idles rough, stalls, feels sluggish, and surges on acceleration, and that the dealer found nothing wrong. One complaint reports the engine undercover missing from the car.
SERVICE BRAKES (3 complaints)
SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaintsMost complaints here are about a recall with no fix available yet. Owners say the dealer did not have the part, and one owner learned of the recall from the news instead of from a notice. The one actual failure report describes "ghost braking." During a gradual stop, the car applies more braking than the driver is asking for, and the owner says it happens every time. No crashes or injuries are reported in this category.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (2 complaints)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaintsSafety-relatedUnintended acceleration is the problem in both reports, and both ended in a crash with an injury. In one, the gas pedal stuck while pulling into a parking space at about 5 mph. The car jumped a curb and hit a wall, and the engine kept revving until it was shut off. In the other, the car sped up on its own right after a collision and would not stop until the driver ran it over a hedge. Neither owner knows what caused it.
POWER TRAIN (1 complaints)
POWER TRAIN
1 complaintOil cooler housing leak same issues with Hyundai/kia class action
STEERING (1 complaints)
STEERING
1 complaintCAR COME OUT OF ALLIGNMENT CAUSE ECCESIVE WEAR ON INSIDE OF REAR TIRES. CAUSED BLOWOUT ON THE INTERSTATE THAT ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BLOWOUT THEN CAUSED DAMAGE TO WHEEL SENSOR THAT CAUSED CAR TO LOOSE POWER STEERING. REPAIR COST IS ESTIMATED A $9000.00 REPAIR. I GET OIL CHANGE & SERVICE INSPECTION BY GENISIS HAD ALIGNEMENT DONE BY DEALERSHIP AND & REPLACED TIRES 2 TIMES BEFORE BLOWOUT. MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN
VISIBILITY (1 complaints)
VISIBILITY
1 complaintThe contact owns a 2019 Genesis G80. The contact stated that on one occasion while the vehicle was turned off, the driver’s door was slammed hard, and the driver’s side mirror popped out. The contact stated that on another occasion while turned off, the driver’s door was slammed, and the passenger’s side mirror popped out. The vehicle was taken to a dealer twice where it was determined that the mirrors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred with the driver’s side mirror. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
TIRES (1 complaints)
TIRES
1 complaintThe contact owns a 2019 Genesis G80 equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Conti Pro Contact, Tire Size: 245/40/R19, DOT Number: (not available). The contact stated that he had experienced a tire blowout on the passenger side front tires on two separate occasions. On the first occasion, while driving 60 mph, the passenger’s side front tire had a blowout. On the second occasion, while driving 35 MPH, the replacement passenger’s side front tire experienced a blowout. The contact replaced the tires with the spare tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions for the same failure and the dealer replaced the passenger’s side front tires. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Best & Worst Genesis G80 Years
Best Genesis G80 Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreGenesis G80 Years to Avoid
Genesis G80 Reliability Score Trend
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| 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 |
Genesis G80 Reliability Compared to Other Years
Frequently Asked Questions
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Don’t buy a 2019 Genesis G80 without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2019 Genesis G80
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2019 Genesis G80 does best on how many systems draw complaints (81/100) and worst on complaint severity (58/100). 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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