2018 Genesis G80 Recalls & Known Issues
Check recalls and known issues for the 2018 Genesis G80. Safety information and reliability rating.
Reliability Overview
averageThe 2018 Genesis G80 has a respectable luxury-car ride and features set, but it has had multiple safety recalls, including issues involving airbags, glass installation, ABS electronics, and turbo oil leaks. Owner-reported problems most commonly center on electrical glitches and turbo-related oil leaks, so a VIN-specific recall check and service history review are important.
Open Recalls (5)
Front and Rear Glass Primer
Certain 2018 Genesis G80 vehicles produced between February 14, 2018 and February 21, 2018 may have insufficient primer application on the front and rear glass. This could allow the glass to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Campaign: 18V305 | Reported: 2018-05-14
Occupant Classification System
The occupant classification system may not properly detect whether a front passenger seat is occupied, which could prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying as intended in a crash.
Campaign: 18V577 | Reported: 2018-08-24
Turbocharger Oil Supply Pipe
The turbocharger oil supply pipe may have a loose seal, causing oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold. Oil leaking onto hot engine components increases the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Campaign: 19V538 | Reported: 2019-07-19
ABS Module
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit, which may result in an engine compartment fire even when the vehicle is parked.
Campaign: 21V088 | Reported: 2021-03-09
Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe
The left turbocharger oil feed pipe may deteriorate and leak oil onto hot engine components. This can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Campaign: 24V191 | Reported: 2024-03-18
Known Issues
Infotainment or instrument cluster screen reboot/failure
Typical mileage: 20,000-80,000
$200 - $2,500
Turbo oil leaks
Typical mileage: 40,000-100,000
$400 - $2,500
Brake/ABS module warnings or electrical faults
Typical mileage: 50,000-120,000
$300 - $1,800
Suspension clunks or worn bushings
Typical mileage: 60,000-120,000
$250 - $1,500
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