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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

below average

The 2018 Genesis G80 has been recalled 6 times by NHTSA, indicating significant safety concerns. It is less reliable than other cars from the same model year, with common issues including electrical failures and transmission problems.

Open Recalls (6)

Air Bags

The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly detect an adult in the front passenger seat when it is unoccupied, causing the air bag to deploy instead of deactivate if a child or infant is present during a crash.

Campaign: 002G | Reported: 2018-07-26

Engine

The left turbocharger oil feed pipe may deteriorate and leak oil. An oil leak near hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

Campaign: 019G | Reported: 2024-05-03

Electrical System

Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, potentially resulting in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Campaign: 21V-160 | Reported: 2021-03-01

Brakes

The anti-lock brake system (ABS) module could malfunction internally and cause an electrical short over time, potentially resulting in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Campaign: 21V-161 | Reported: 2021-03-01

Engine

The turbocharger oil supply pipe may have a loose seal, causing oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold, which increases the risk of an engine compartment fire.

Campaign: 19V-538 | Reported: 2019-07-15

Visibility

The windshield and rear window may have been installed with incorrect primer, potentially reducing the glass bonding strength, which could lead to the glass detaching in a crash.

Campaign: 18V-000 | Reported: 2018-01-10

Known Issues

Transmission hesitation

Typical mileage: 60,000-100,000

medium

$500 - $2,000

Electrical system failures

Typical mileage: 30,000-50,000

high

$1,500 - $4,000

Water leak in door seals

Typical mileage: 20,000-40,000

low

$100 - $500

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