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2020 Genesis G80 recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There are 3 US recalls for the 2020 Genesis G80, including 2 urgent (do not drive or park outside), and 2 in Canada. Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other. Its best NHTSA overall crash rating is 5 stars.

3US recalls
2urgent recalls
11owner complaints
5★overall crash rating

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US recalls (3)

Park outside

Seats: front assembly, power adjust

2026-10-08 · campaign 26V664000 · 94,622 vehicles

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 and remedy

Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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 Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 13, 2026.

Park outside

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module

2021-03-10 · campaign 21V160000 · 94,646 vehicles

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 and remedy

Risk: An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Remedy: 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.

Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline

2024-03-08 · campaign 24V191000 · 28,439 vehicles

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 and remedy

Risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

Remedy: 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.

Canadian recalls (2)

Show 2 Canadian recalls

Engine

2024-03-08 · campaign 2024-158

Issue: Under certain conditions, the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly could become damaged. If this happens, oil could leak onto hot components. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 3.3 L turbo (T-GDI) engine. This recall replaces recall R0159 (Transport Canada recall number 2019-350). Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair. Safety Risk: Oil that leaks onto hot components can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly.

Brakes

2021-03-10 · campaign 2021-133

Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem in the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) could cause it to short circuit. Safety Risk: A short circuit could create a fire risk. Corrective Actions: Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuse for the ABS module. Hyundai recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

Owner complaints (11)

Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Genesis G80 (1 crashes reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 9).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Unknown or other4
Service brakes3
Tires2
Electrical system2
Engine1
Power train1

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Genesis G80.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Genesis G80 4DR AWD5★5★5★5★
2020 Genesis G80 4DR RWD5★5★5★5★

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2020 Genesis G80 version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
G80 AWD 3.3 L Automatic (S8)172420$4,100
G80 AWD 3.8 L Automatic (S8)182420$3,350
G80 AWD 5.0 L Automatic (S8)152318$4,550
G80 RWD 3.3 L Automatic (S8)172520$4,100
G80 RWD 3.8 L Automatic (S8)182621$3,200
G80 RWD 5.0 L Automatic (S8)162419$4,350
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.