KnownCarProblems2019 Genesis G80 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Genesis G80, most often about the other or unspecified (30% of complaints). It is the 3rd most complained-about G80 model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory3 recalls for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2019 Genesis G80 problems
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 30%At speeds above 40 MPH with both hands and a good grip on the steering wheel I frequently receive the display warning "keep hands on steering wheel" and a loud audio warning. The loud warning is not only annoying but startling to everyone in the car. If I take my hands off the wheel the message goes away. If I leave…
Electrical
8 complaints · 30%The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G80. The contact stated that upon the vehicle sitting for as little as 24 hours, the agm battery would abnormally drain, describing the issue as parasitic electrical drain. After having the battery recharged, the failure would recur. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was…
Engine
5 complaints · 19%Brakes
4 complaints · 15%I was involved in an auto accident. The front driver side quarter panel was hit. No airbags deployed in either car. Immediately upon the collision, I tried to stop the car, but it accelerated on it's own. The car would not stop. I made a split decision to pull into a parking lot and then contemplated driving the car…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Genesis G80 recalls
Seats: power adjust
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair has been performed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 7, 2026. Owners of hyundai vehicles may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Genesis owners may contact genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai recall number for this recall is 308 and genesis' recall number is 035g. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning october 13, 2026.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 hyundai genesis, and 2017-2020 genesis g80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Engine: turbo/supercharger
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: solenoid
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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).
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Questions about the 2019 Genesis G80
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Genesis G80?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (8 complaints); electrical (8 complaints); engine (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Genesis G80 have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 8, 2026 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Genesis G80?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about G80 model year since 2000, with 27 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.