Last updated: 2026-10-10

Genesis G80

Genesis G80 Years to Avoid

9 scored model years (2018–2026) · model average 69/100

Skip the 2018 model year. Owners report a steering wheel that sticks in the turned position, long waits for electrical recall parts, and factory tires that bubble and blow out. Buy a 2024 instead, which has far fewer complaints and has been on the road long enough to trust.

Verdict

Avoid
2018 55/100
Buy
2024 73/100
Model average
69/100
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Genesis G80 Years to Avoid

These model years score significantly below the Genesis G80 average of 69/100.

#YearScoreRatingRecallsComplaintsTop Issue
1201855/100Mixed694Electrical System (18)

Why These Years Should Be Avoided

55
MixedReliability score: 55 out of 100, rated Mixed

2018 Genesis G80

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.

6 recalls94 complaintsEst. repair:

Top issues: Electrical System (18), Steering (15), Unknown Or Other (11), Engine (8), Wheels (8), Air Bags (7)

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What Are Common Genesis G80 Problems?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

32 complaints

Most reported in 2018, 2019, 2022

2018: Most reports here describe a wait, not a breakdown.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

21 complaints

Most reported in 2018, 2019, 2020

2018: Air conditioning stops cooling on long drives in hot weather.

STEERING

17 complaints

Most reported in 2018, 2026

2018: On long curves and on-ramps, the steering wheel sticks in the turned position.

ENGINE

12 complaints

Most reported in 2018, 2019

2018: The turbocharger oil feed pipe leaks oil onto the exhaust manifold and white smoke pours from under the hood.

TIRES

9 complaints

Most reported in 2018, 2021, 2020

2018: Continental ProContact TX tires form sidewall bubbles and blow out, mostly between 6,000 and 14,000 miles.

WHEELS

8 complaints

Most reported in 2018

2018: The factory Continental ProContact TX tires develop sidewall bubbles, gashes, and blowouts, often before 6,000 miles.

Best Genesis G80 Year to Buy Instead

73
GoodReliability score: 73 out of 100, rated Good

2024 Genesis G80

Of 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.

Score: 73/100 (Good)2 recalls1 complaints
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VIN History Report

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Genesis G80 years should I avoid?
Avoid the 2018. It has the most complaints of any year, mainly electrical and steering. Steering wheels stick in the turned position, and factory tires bubble and blow out. Choose a 2024 if you want a year with a clean record.
Is the 2019 Genesis G80 a good year?
The 2019 rates good, though it is among the two lowest-rated years along with 2018. Owners filed far fewer complaints than for 2018, led by electrical problems. It is not a year to avoid, but a 2024 has a lighter record.
Is the 2026 Genesis G80 the most reliable year?
Not yet provable. The 2026 is among the highest rated, but it is too new to have collected a fair number of complaints. It has one recall, one fire report and some steering complaints. The 2024 is the safer recommendation.
Which Genesis G80 years have engine problems?
The data does not tie engine problems to one year. Across all years, owners describe a turbocharger oil feed pipe that leaks onto the exhaust manifold. The 2019 lists engine among its top complaint areas, with four reports.
Are the 2021 to 2023 Genesis G80 years a safe buy?
They are a reasonable buy. All three rate good and draw far fewer complaints than 2018. Each has four recalls. Owners mention tires and electrical issues in 2021, power train and electrical in 2022, and the gasoline fuel system in 2023.

How we score every Genesis G80 model year

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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