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2018 Genesis G80 Recalls & Known Issues

Check recalls and known issues for the 2018 Genesis G80. Safety information and reliability rating.

Reliability Overview

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The 2018 Genesis G80 has multiple NHTSA recalls, including glass attachment, airbag classification, turbo oil leak, and brake/fire-related issues. Owner-reported problems are most often electrical, engine-related, and brake-related, so maintenance history and recall completion matter a lot.

Open Recalls (5)

Visibility

Front and rear glass may have been installed with incorrect primer, which can reduce bonding strength and allow the windshield or rear window to detach while driving.

Campaign: 18V305 | Reported: 2018-05-10

Air Bags

The Occupant Classification System may incorrectly detect an adult in the front passenger seat when the seat is empty or occupied by an infant or child, which can prevent the passenger airbag from deactivating when it should.

Campaign: 18V496 | Reported: 2018-07-27

Engine and Engine Cooling

A loose seal in the turbocharger oil supply pipe may allow oil to leak onto the manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.

Campaign: 19V538 | Reported: 2019-07-19

Service Brakes

A short circuit in the ABS module can increase the risk of a fire.

Campaign: 21V160 | Reported: 2021-03-10

Service Brakes

Hyundai and Genesis issued a related fire-risk recall affecting some vehicles with brake-system electrical issues.

Campaign: 21V161 | Reported: 2021-03-10

Known Issues

Electrical issues affecting the camera system and infotainment/head unit

Typical mileage: 40,000-90,000

medium

$300 - $1,800

Engine oil leaks or turbo-related oil seepage

Typical mileage: 50,000-100,000

high

$800 - $3,500

Brake and ABS warning problems

Typical mileage: 40,000-90,000

high

$500 - $2,500

Steering and suspension noises or looseness

Typical mileage: 60,000-110,000

medium

$400 - $2,200

Body and trim complaints, including glass and panel fitment concerns

Typical mileage: 0-80,000

low

$150 - $1,200

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