Genesis G80
The 2026 Genesis G80 offers excellent safety ratings and a premium experience, but a single, severe engine fire complaint at very low mileage warrants extreme caution for used buyers.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 24 | 18 | 15.68 | 9.8 | 13.07 |
| 2025 | 16 | 24 | 19 | 14.7 | 9.8 | 12.38 |
| 2024 | 17 | 25 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 12.38 |
| 2023 | 16 | 25 | 19 | 14.7 | 9.41 | 12.38 |
| 2022 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.05 | 11.76 |
| 2021 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.05 | 11.2 |
| 2020 | 15 | 23 | 18 | 15.68 | 10.23 | 13.07 |
| 2019 | 15 | 23 | 18 | 15.68 | 10.23 | 13.07 |
| 2018 | 15 | 23 | 18 | 15.68 | 10.23 | 13.07 |
| 2017 | 15 | 23 | 18 | 15.68 | 10.23 | 13.07 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | sedan | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | Automatic | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | sedan | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2018 | sedan | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | sedan | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Series | Trim |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Series: Electrified G80 | Electrified G80 | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Trim: 2.5T, 2.5T Advanced, 2.5T Prestige | — | 2.5T, 2.5T Advanced, 2.5T Prestige |
| 2020 | Trim: 3.8, 3.8 Sport, 3.8 Ultimate, 3.3T Sport, 5.0 Ultimate | — | 3.8, 3.8 Sport, 3.8 Ultimate, 3.3T Sport, 5.0 Ultimate |
| 2019 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Standard | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 118.5, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 118.5 | 18 | 19 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4 | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 433 | 15.3 | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 433 | 15.3 | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 424 | 15.3 | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | parkAssist | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2026 GENESIS G80 4 DR N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2025 Genesis G80 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2024 Genesis G80 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2023 Genesis G80 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2022 Genesis G80 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2021 Genesis G80 4 DR RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | standard |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2020 Genesis G80 4DR RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2019 Genesis G80 4DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2018 Genesis G80 4 DR RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2017 Genesis G80 4 DR RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Genesis G80 offers excellent safety ratings and a premium experience, but a single, severe engine fire complaint at very low mileage warrants extreme caution for used buyers.
2025
The 2025 Genesis G80 offers a strong safety record and premium features, but potential buyers should be aware of documented electrical system complaints and a specific concern regarding unintended acceleration.
2024
The 2024 Genesis G80 presents a compelling luxury option, but potential buyers must be aware of concentrated electronic system recalls.
2023
The 2023 Genesis G80 presents an average reliability profile, but buyers must prioritize verifying completion of critical recalls, especially concerning the fuel pump and seat belt pretensioners.
2022
The 2022 Genesis G80 offers a compelling luxury experience but warrants caution for used buyers.
2021
The 2021 Genesis G80 offers a premium experience but presents average reliability.
2020
The 2020 Genesis G80 offers a luxurious experience, but potential buyers should be aware of its **ABS module fire risk**.
2019
The 2019 Genesis G80 offers a comfortable ride and strong safety scores, but its 'Average' reliability verdict warrants careful inspection.
2018
The 2018 Genesis G80 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2017
The 2017 Genesis G80 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant fire risk concerns stemming from the ABS module and starter solenoid.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Genesis G80?
Carfocal currently has 10 published G80 reports, covering 2017 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Genesis G80 offers excellent safety ratings and a premium experience, but a single, severe engine fire complaint at very low mileage warrants extreme caution for used buyers.
Published year coverage: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Genesis G80 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Genesis G80. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 genesis g80 offers excellent safety ratings and a premium experience, but a single, severe engine fire complaint at very low mileage warrants extreme caution for used buyers. and the 2026 genesis g80 can represent good value if purchased at a significant discount, reflecting its luxury segment positioning. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
10 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Genesis G80?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2017 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 10
- Years tracked
- 10
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints