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Genesis G80 2017-2020
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- Price
- $41,400–$57,000
- MPG
- 22
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Strong passenger space
- Strength: Strong comfort
- Watch-out: Below-average running costs
- Watch-out: Below-average reliability
How it scores for you10 scores
Perfect five-star safety and limousine-grade quiet at used-Lexus money - the classic depreciated-luxury play, with only middling fuel economy to pay.
Recalled somewhat less often than cars of the same model years; 4 of its 6 recalls were serious. About 5% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +2 points for its wider reputation.
5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 5).
About $2,950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 35% of cars we track.
15.3 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 53% of other sedans we track.
Long 118-in-class wheelbase pays off in a stretch-out rear seat plus a usable 15.3 cu ft trunk.
A ~4,500-lb comfort-first cruiser; the 5.0 V8 adds effortless shove but nothing here is tuned for sport.
Well-equipped for its price in-period - standard driver aids, clean 9.2-in nav on upper trims - though the interface now feels a generation old.
Quiet, softly sprung, and generously built - genuine full-size luxury refinement that undercut German rivals.
Luxury brands like Genesis tend to lose value faster than average.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls13 recalls
13 recalls · 6 common complaint areas across 2017–2020
- Electrical — 19 complaints (2017)
- Recall — Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module (2020)
- Electrical — 18 complaints (2018)
2020
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module21V160000
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.
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger24V191000
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.
2019
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module21V160000
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.
- RecallElectrical: starter assembly: solenoid24V107000
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.
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger24V191000
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.
- Complaint clusterElectrical8 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Air conditioning problem . Ac shuts down after several hours . Has happened to numerous other Genesis cars .
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other6 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My starter failed. I took it to a triple AAA authorized mechanic. He did a full diagnosis of the entire starting system and determined that the starter needed to be replaced. He noted that water caused it to fail.
2018
- RecallVisibility: glass, side/rear; visibility: windshield18V305000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Genesis G80 and Genesis G90 vehicles. The windshield and rear window on these vehicles may have been installed with incorrect primer, potentially reducing the glass bonding strength.
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification18V496000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly detect that an adult is in the passenger seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. In the event of a crash, if a child or infant is in the seat, the front passenger
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger; engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe19V538000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 and 2017-2018 Genesis G90 vehicles equipped with 3.3 liter turbocharged engines. The turbocharger oil supply pipe may have a loose seal, causing oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold.
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module21V160000
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.
- RecallElectrical: starter assembly: solenoid24V107000
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.
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger24V191000
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.
- Complaint clusterElectrical18 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
There is a known issue with these vehicles where the Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch triggers at idle and low RPMs but nothing is necessarily wrong other than the sensor itself. However, since the sensor malfunctions, owners can’t know if the pressure is actually bad or if oil levels are normal. This is
- Complaint clusterSteering15 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
I am writing to formally report a serious safety defect in my Genesis vehicle and to request immediate investigation, documentation, and corrective action. Following a recent crash event, my vehicle’s diagnostic scan revealed DTC B1378, which is associated with a fault in the airbag system circuitr
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other12 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
After 2 hours on the road August 1, 2026 (from [XXX] to [XXX]), in 119-degree heat, the AC stopped blowing cold air out of the dash vents. There was cold air coming out of the rear-seat vent. The vehicle became unbearably hot. (Took my wife 2 days to recover from heat exhaustion.) The AC started wo
- Complaint clusterEngine8 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
Engine while driving inadvertently stalls and vehicle shuts off. Does not matter what the conditions are. Have to place vehicle back in park and completely shut down vehicle to restart. It first starts by engine slowing down and then engine speeding up and ultimately stopping. When placed in park ve
- Complaint clusterWheels8 complaintscomplaints:WHEELS
SIDEWALL FAILURE OF CONTINENTAL PROCONTACT TX TIRES. SEVERAL BUBBLES IN SIDEWALL. DEALER CLAIMS IT MUST BE FROM ROAD HAZARD.
2017
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module21V160000
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.
- RecallElectrical: starter assembly: solenoid24V107000
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.
- Complaint clusterElectrical19 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2017 Genesis G80. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked for a while, the contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and the contact was informed that the starter had failed. The contact received notif
- Complaint clusterPowertrain9 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
This vehicle experienced an engine overheating failure while driving, five days after a cooling-system repair (radiator hoses, valve cover gaskets, spark plugs) had been completed at the dealership. The dashboard displayed an explicit "Engine has overheated" warning, and the vehicle could not contin
- Complaint clusterEngine8 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
My oil light kept flashing on while driving until I come to complete stop. Had to take it to Genesis dealership in [XXX] Ms. They did a check on my vehicle and found the problem. I had to pay to replace these issues the sender assy-oil pressure & the harness-op sensor. The total bill was $1,012.14.
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other5 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oil tank sensor
Cost to own$29,900 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$41,400–$57,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,950/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
18
Highway MPG
28
Combined MPG
22
Horsepower
311 hp
Doors
4
Length
196.5 in
Width
74.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Wheelbase
118.5 in
Curb weight
4,295 lb
Cargo volume
15.3 cu ft
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