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Active NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from structures until repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.
Genesis · Large Sedan

2018 Genesis G80

Gas
Large Cars
6 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
41 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 5 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
Recalls4 critical 7
Complaints8 crash · 5 injured reported 98
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 22 mpg
20272026202520242023202220212020201920182017

The 2018 Genesis G80 is sold in the U.S. as a gas large sedan with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the G80 RWD, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year, 4 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 98 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Genesis G80 — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Genesis G80 · Photo: Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
G80 RWDGasRWD3.8L 6-cyl192722$3,050
G80 AWDGasAWD3.8L 6-cyl182520$3,350
G80 AWDGasAWD3.3L 6-cyl turbo172420$4,100
G80 RWDGasRWD3.3L 6-cyl turbo172520$4,100
G80 RWDGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl162419$4,350
G80 AWDGasAWD5.0L 8-cyl152318$4,550

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 38578, 38577, 38585, 38586, 38684, 38683.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
G80 AWD, G80 RWD5 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 / California LEV-III ULEV70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
G80 AWD3 / 10California LEV-III ULEV125 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 125All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
G80 RWD3 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 125 / California LEV-III ULEV125All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
G80 AWD, G80 RWD5 / 10California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleSedan/Saloon
Doors4
GVWR classClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Engine Basics

Cylinders6
Displacement3.3 L

Engine Output

Horsepower365 hp

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes one configuration rather than every trim (seen: 3.8 Base / 3.8 Premium / 3.8 Ultimate /3.3T Sport/ 5.0 Ultimate). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length196.5 in
Width (body, without mirrors)74.8 in
Height57.9 in
Wheelbase118.5 in
Track, front64.6 in
Track, rear65.7 in
Curb weight4,295–4,687 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear52/48

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 2 configurations: 4-door Sedan AWD 3.8, 4-door Sedan AWD 5.0. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

Also on file Beside the 2018 G80
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Recalls (7)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Seats

308/035G
Park outside 94,622 vehicles
Problem 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. 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
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V664000 reported Oct 8, 2026 Hyundai Motor America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Engine And Engine Cooling

019G
28,439 vehicles 85% reported repaired
Problem 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. 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V191000 reported Mar 8, 2024 Hyundai Motor America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Electrical System

254 (H), 018G (G)
Park outside 90,907 vehicles 70% reported repaired
Problem 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. 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).
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V107000 reported Feb 13, 2024 Hyundai Motor America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

201/006G
Park outside 94,646 vehicles 90% reported repaired
Problem 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. 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.
Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V160000 reported Mar 10, 2021 Hyundai Motor America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Engine And Engine Cooling

003G
8,059 vehicles 93% reported repaired built Jan 16, 2017 – Dec 29, 2017
Problem 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. Risk Oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold increases the risk of a fire. Fix Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 003G.
Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V538000 reported Jul 19, 2019 Hyundai Motor America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Air Bags

002G
3,305 vehicles 93% reported repaired built Jan 18, 2017 – Jun 5, 2018
Problem 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 air bag may deploy instead of being deactivated. Risk In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag deploys instead of being deactivated when a child or infant are in the front passenger seat, it can increase the risk of injury. Fix Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the OCS, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 002G.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V496000 reported Jul 27, 2018 Hyundai Motor America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Visibility

001G
37 vehicles 100% reported repaired built Feb 14, 2018 – Feb 21, 2018
Problem 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. Risk If the glass bonding strength is reduced over time, the windshield and rear window may detach while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear glass, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 001G.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V305000 reported May 10, 2018 Hyundai Motor America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module — Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires open

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

Opened Nov 17, 2023 · action AQ23002 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific G80

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2018 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Genesis publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Genesis’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2018 Genesis G80, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
98complaints filed

8 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 5 injuries · 0 deaths reported

62 per 10,000 built · Genesis reported 15,710 G80 built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2018: 10 · 2019: 10 · 2020: 4 · 2021: 9 · 2022: 6 · 2023: 11 · 2024: 23 · 2025: 11 · 2026: 14

Most-cited components

Electrical System 22
Unspecified 18
Steering 16
Engine 15
Wheels 9
Air Bags 9

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V160000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Service Brakes Jun 23, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11422051
I was driving down the highway at 70mph, no other vehicle in front of me. The movable section of the sunroof exploded with a loud bang and glass raining down on me and my passenger. All widows closed, sunroof closed, sunshade open. 60sunny morning. I'm extremely confident that nothing hit the roof.
Visibility/Wiper at 22,500 miles Apr 6, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11406690
The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G80 equipped with continental tires, tire line: conti pro contact tx, tire size 245/40/zr19, DOT number: (not available). The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, a yellow warning light appeared on the instrument panel.
Tires at 20,000 miles Aug 12, 2020 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11348837
While driving approximately 55/mph on the 210 fwy. West; I heard a jarring pop/explosion. I then saw black flying debris on the passenger side of the car. When I arrived at my destination, I saw that the glass from the reat part of the panoramic roof had shattered and settled into the shade covering.
Structure at 16,230 miles Jul 24, 2020 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11341333
Sidewall failure of continental procontact tx tires. Several bubbles in sidewall. Dealer claims it must be from road hazard
Wheels at 6,500 miles Sep 25, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11258027
Tires developed bubbles in side walls on two tire. Also car was difficult to control on interstate highways for the speed limit. Always fighting the steering wheel to stay in lane. I AM 80 years old and there were many complaints of flats and lose of control that I decided to replace all the tires.
Steering at 879 miles Jul 31, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11240776

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Genesis itself: 10 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 11 killed, 21 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 64 per 100,000 built. Every G80 model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 15k

miles, typically

Half the 35 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 6,000 and 44,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 14
10k–20k 5
20k–30k 4
30k–40k 2
40k–50k 4
50k–60k 0
60k–70k 1
70k–80k 2
80k–90k 1
90k–100k 0
100k–150k 2
150k + 0

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%
4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%
4 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%
4 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 97
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-04-10
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 92 service bulletins, 3 service campaigns, 2 others

Most often about: Equipment, Electrical System, Power Train, Engine, Equipment Adaptive/Mobility.

  • 11032523 Other
    2026-04-10 · Air Bags
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehicle manufacturers and have primarily been found in vehicles that previously experienced a crash and
  • 11032522 Other
    2026-04-10 · Air Bags
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prior crashes, theft, or non‑certified airbag replacements. These inflators are not approved for use, may
  • 25-BD-012H TSB Service bulletin
    2025-11-06 · Exterior Lighting
  • This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for
  • 25-BD-001G-1 TSB Service bulletin
    2025-05-30 · Unknown Or Other
  • This bulletin provides repair information for the dark chrome trim when stains are present. Some stains may occur from hard water or cleaning chemicals used during a car wash. Follow the procedures below to replace the affected dark chrome moldings.
  • 25-01-024G-1 TSB Service campaign
    2025-05-08 · Electrical System
  • Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Connected Car Services functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. Follow the procedure in this TSB to reestablish the connection by resetting the AVN unit.
  • 25-GI-009G Service bulletin
    2025-04-29 · Electrical System
  • Certain Genesis vehicles may experience an inoperable horn from moisture or carbonization at the contact point. This bulletin provides a guide to inspect and replace the horns.
  • 25-01-024H EM Service campaign
    2025-04-07 · Electrical System
  • Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon's communication network. If you are experiencing issues with remote commands, or other Bluelink services, please see the instructions below to reestablish the connection via the AVN pinhole reset method.
  • 25-BD-001G TSB Service bulletin
    2025-01-28 · Unknown Or Other
  • This procedure provides repair information for the dark chrome trim when stains are present. Some stains may occur from hard water or cleaning chemicals used during a car wash. Follow the procedures below to replace the affected dark chrome moldings.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0597Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Equipment Adaptive/Mobility3 bulletins
B1378Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Air Bags2 owner reports

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2018 Genesis G80 failed the emissions check on 5.9% of first inspections — higher than the 3.0% for every 2018 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.70% (every 2018 vehicle: 1.9%).

New York inspections 5.9%

failed emissions

286 initial inspections of 277 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2018 G80Every 2018 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check5.9%3.0%286
Failed the safety inspection0.70%1.9%286
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.70%0.22%286
Miles driven a year8,29310,002odometer at inspection
Average odometer68,52182,833odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2018 vehicle” is every 2018 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

G80 by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A 1 0 23 mpg2026 A 1 9 300 mi2025 B 2 3 282 mi2024 B 2 3 282 mi2023 F 5 11 282 mi2022 D 4 7 26 mpg2021 D 4 9 26 mpg2020 D 3 11 Park outside2019 F 4 27 Park outside2018 this page F 7 98 Park outside2017 D 3 66 Park outside

Common questions about the 2018 G80

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2018 Genesis G80 have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 7 recall campaigns for the 2018 Genesis G80, 4 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 26V664000, covering Seats. 1 of them was filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. There is an active park outside advisory — act on it before driving. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2018 Genesis G80?

NHTSA gave the 2018 Genesis G80 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 5-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it F (41/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Genesis G80?

Across the 6 EPA-rated configurations of the 2018 Genesis G80, the best EPA combined figure is 22 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2018 Genesis G80?

Transport Canada measured it at 196.5 in long, 74.8 in wide (body, without mirrors), 57.9 in tall, on a 118.5 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 4,295–4,687 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2018 Genesis G80?

Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Genesis G80, most often about electrical system, unspecified, steering. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 5 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2018 Genesis G80?

The EPA smog rating for the 2018 Genesis G80 runs 3 to 5 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III ULEV125, California LEV-III ULEV70, Federal Tier 3 Bin 125, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2018 Genesis G80?

The manufacturer has filed 97 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2018 Genesis G80, most often covering equipment, electrical system, power train. The most recent is dated 2026-04-10. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2018 Genesis G80 do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2018 Genesis G80 failed the emissions check on 5.9% of first inspections — higher than the 3.0% for every 2018 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.70% (every 2018 vehicle: 1.9%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations6 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates6 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls7NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints98NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings4 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins97NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations1NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA7 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2026 G80 The G80 model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 1 recall.Recalls Every Genesis recall on file All campaigns filed against Genesis vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this G80 by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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