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2019 Genesis G80 Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20262 Critical Recalls
Ryan Davis
2019 Genesis G80 Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary

The 2019 Genesis G80 has 32 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve electrical system and unknown or other.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

7.1/ 10

Based on 32 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7 21.9%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

6 18.8%

ENGINE

5 15.6%

SERVICE BRAKES

4 12.5%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

2 6.2%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, accounting for 21.9% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 13 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2019 Genesis G80

The 2019 Genesis G80 has 32 owner complaints in this dataset. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the most common complaint category, representing about 22% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2019 Genesis G80 are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6), ENGINE (5).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 19 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2019 Genesis G80?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

Read the full buyer guideRecall report and remedy notesMaintenance costs and intervals2018 G80 complaints2020 G80 complaints2017 G80 complaints

Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 13 of 13 systems

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7 Reports22% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G80. The contact stated that upon the vehicle sitting for as little as 24 hours, the AGM battery would abnormally drain, describing the issue as parasitic electrical drain. After having the battery recharged, the failure would recur. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic. The contact was unable to get in contact with the local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the cause of the failure, the contact related the failure to Manufacturer Campaign: (#902G Auxiliary Charcoal Canister Kit). The manufacturer was notified, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 19,000.

6/14/2023

The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G80. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V107000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

5/7/2024

5 more complaints are available in this category.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

6 Reports19% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH WITH BOTH HANDS AND A GOOD GRIP ON THE STEERING WHEEL I FREQUENTLY RECEIVE THE DISPLAY WARNING "KEEP HANDS ON STEERING WHEEL" AND A LOUD AUDIO WARNING. THE LOUD WARNING IS NOT ONLY ANNOYING BUT STARTLING TO EVERYONE IN THE CAR. IF I TAKE MY HANDS OFF THE WHEEL THE MESSAGE GOES AWAY. IF I LEAVE MY HANDS ON THE WHEEL AND EVEN GRIP TIGHTER THE WARNING CONTINUES UNTIL THERE IS A MESSAGE THAT THE LANE KEEPING ASSIST SYSTEM WILL BE DISABLED TEMPORARILY. THIS WARNING MAY REPEAT AT 30 SECOND INTERVALS OR LESS. RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT ROAD I EXPERIENCED THE WARNING SIX TIMES IN LESS THAN NINETY SECONDS. CHANGING HAND POSITION AND GIGGLING THE WHEEL DOESN'T STOP THE WARNING.

2/26/2020

Randomly, infrequently when driving at highway speed with both hands on steering wheel get alarm and message to keep hands on steering wheel. I momentarily release and re-grip steering wheel and sound and message eventually disappear. No pattern as to when this occurs except at highway speeds.

10/26/2022

4 more complaints are available in this category.

ENGINE

5 Reports16% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

Recall number 1 from 2022 was just complete at Homer Skelton Hyundai in Olive Branch Mississippi on around [XXX]. Now this 2024 recall which is major involving over 30,000 vehicles as of today with the fire hazard is very very suspect. I received a letter 5 months ago and have not been able to drive my car because I may die. THAT'S THE TRUTH. Genesis has ceased all communication with myself and countless others, have not found a resolution and has directed us not to reach out to them again. They will not provide a rental car not any assistance and options. I want to speak with an Attorney. My daughter purchased this vehicle not even a year ago, paid cash for it and I only drove it less than 3 months. Genesis has billions I'm sure and they should not be able to get away with this. Just greedy and do not care. If those Asian Engineers can scam upon all kinds of secrets and violations with the United States I'm sure they can find a solution to this they are just trying to be cheap. I am furious that I have to ask people to take me everywhere for over 5 months. Being a woman of a particular age and on disability. What are the next steps? [XXX] ....... [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

6/1/2024

Oil pressured sensor went bad $2500 fix from dealer. In Korea this is a recall. The Genesis forums are full of complaints regarding same issue. The factory should cover this but the 10 year 100000 mile warranty does not cover it since it is considered an electrical part.

11/23/2024

3 more complaints are available in this category.

SERVICE BRAKES

4 Reports13% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE QUARTER PANEL WAS HIT. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN EITHER CAR. IMMEDIATELY UPON THE COLLISION, I TRIED TO STOP THE CAR, BUT IT ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. I MADE A SPLIT DECISION TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT AND THEN CONTEMPLATED DRIVING THE CAR INTO A TREE TO STOP IT. I THEN DECIDED TO DRIVE OVER A CURBED DIVIDER THAT HAD A 3 FOOT HEDGE. I GOT THE CAR TO STOP 8 FEET AFTER RUNNING OVER THE HEDGE. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HAPPENED, BUT DID HAVE A CLEAR THOUGHT PROCESS TO GET THE CAR TO STOP. I OPTED TO RUN OVER A 3 FOOT BOX HEDGE INSTEAD OF INTO A TREE. I HAVE NO CLUE WHY THE CAR ACCELERATED THE WAY IT DID. THE CAR IS NOW CONSIDERED A "TOTAL LOSS".

11/9/2019

THERE IS A RECALL I LEARNED THROUGH MY OWN RESEARCH HEARING ABOUT IT THROUGH THE NEWS MEDIA. MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER006G NHTSA RECALL NUMBER21V160000 I HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR DEALER ABOUT A PROBLEM. I DID ASK ABOUT IT ON A ROUTINE SERVICE CALL. AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER MAINTENANCE REPRESENTATIVE YES THERE IS A RECALL AND NO FIX WAS AVAILABLE. AS THIS IS RELATED TO THE BRAKES, MY QUESTION IS: IS THE CAR SAFE TO DRIVE. IF SAFETY RELATED OR NOT WHY HAVE I NOT BEEN NOTIFIED.

5/4/2021

2 more complaints are available in this category.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

2 Reports6% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

THERE IS A RECALL I LEARNED THROUGH MY OWN RESEARCH HEARING ABOUT IT THROUGH THE NEWS MEDIA. MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER006G NHTSA RECALL NUMBER21V160000 I HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR DEALER ABOUT A PROBLEM. I DID ASK ABOUT IT ON A ROUTINE SERVICE CALL. AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER MAINTENANCE REPRESENTATIVE YES THERE IS A RECALL AND NO FIX WAS AVAILABLE. AS THIS IS RELATED TO THE BRAKES, MY QUESTION IS: IS THE CAR SAFE TO DRIVE. IF SAFETY RELATED OR NOT WHY HAVE I NOT BEEN NOTIFIED.

5/4/2021

Unkown. My genesis G80 sport "ghost brskes". While driving all is call and fine. But when I initiate the brakes to come to a full stop gradually.... I will feel the vehicle apply extra brakes than which I am apply. And this happens consistently.

3/6/2022

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 Report3% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE QUARTER PANEL WAS HIT. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN EITHER CAR. IMMEDIATELY UPON THE COLLISION, I TRIED TO STOP THE CAR, BUT IT ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. I MADE A SPLIT DECISION TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT AND THEN CONTEMPLATED DRIVING THE CAR INTO A TREE TO STOP IT. I THEN DECIDED TO DRIVE OVER A CURBED DIVIDER THAT HAD A 3 FOOT HEDGE. I GOT THE CAR TO STOP 8 FEET AFTER RUNNING OVER THE HEDGE. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HAPPENED, BUT DID HAVE A CLEAR THOUGHT PROCESS TO GET THE CAR TO STOP. I OPTED TO RUN OVER A 3 FOOT BOX HEDGE INSTEAD OF INTO A TREE. I HAVE NO CLUE WHY THE CAR ACCELERATED THE WAY IT DID. THE CAR IS NOW CONSIDERED A "TOTAL LOSS".

11/9/2019

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 Report3% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GENESIS G80. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V160000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT GREGORY HYUNDAI LOCATED AT 490 SKOKIE VALLEY RD, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035, (847) 831-5980) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

5/14/2021

TIRES

1 Report3% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G80 equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Conti Pro Contact, Tire Size: 245/40/R19, DOT Number: (not available). The contact stated that he had experienced a tire blowout on the passenger side front tires on two separate occasions. On the first occasion, while driving 60 mph, the passenger’s side front tire had a blowout. On the second occasion, while driving 35 MPH, the replacement passenger’s side front tire experienced a blowout. The contact replaced the tires with the spare tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions for the same failure and the dealer replaced the passenger’s side front tires. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

9/16/2021

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

1 Report3% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

While entering a parking space at approximately 5 mph the gas pedal stuck and accelerated causing the car to jump curb and hit a wall causing severe damage to car and driver.The engine was still rerving and had to be shut down after the incident.

4/14/2022

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

1 Report3% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2019 Genesis G80. The contact stated that on one occasion while the vehicle was turned off, the driver’s door was slammed hard, and the driver’s side mirror popped out. The contact stated that on another occasion while turned off, the driver’s door was slammed, and the passenger’s side mirror popped out. The vehicle was taken to a dealer twice where it was determined that the mirrors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred with the driver’s side mirror. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

6/27/2024

SUSPENSION

1 Report3% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

CAR COME OUT OF ALLIGNMENT CAUSE ECCESIVE WEAR ON INSIDE OF REAR TIRES. CAUSED BLOWOUT ON THE INTERSTATE THAT ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BLOWOUT THEN CAUSED DAMAGE TO WHEEL SENSOR THAT CAUSED CAR TO LOOSE POWER STEERING. REPAIR COST IS ESTIMATED A $9000.00 REPAIR. I GET OIL CHANGE & SERVICE INSPECTION BY GENISIS HAD ALIGNEMENT DONE BY DEALERSHIP AND & REPLACED TIRES 2 TIMES BEFORE BLOWOUT. MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN

6/24/2025

WHEELS

1 Report3% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

CAR COME OUT OF ALLIGNMENT CAUSE ECCESIVE WEAR ON INSIDE OF REAR TIRES. CAUSED BLOWOUT ON THE INTERSTATE THAT ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BLOWOUT THEN CAUSED DAMAGE TO WHEEL SENSOR THAT CAUSED CAR TO LOOSE POWER STEERING. REPAIR COST IS ESTIMATED A $9000.00 REPAIR. I GET OIL CHANGE & SERVICE INSPECTION BY GENISIS HAD ALIGNEMENT DONE BY DEALERSHIP AND & REPLACED TIRES 2 TIMES BEFORE BLOWOUT. MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN

6/24/2025

STEERING

1 Report3% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

CAR COME OUT OF ALLIGNMENT CAUSE ECCESIVE WEAR ON INSIDE OF REAR TIRES. CAUSED BLOWOUT ON THE INTERSTATE THAT ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. BLOWOUT THEN CAUSED DAMAGE TO WHEEL SENSOR THAT CAUSED CAR TO LOOSE POWER STEERING. REPAIR COST IS ESTIMATED A $9000.00 REPAIR. I GET OIL CHANGE & SERVICE INSPECTION BY GENISIS HAD ALIGNEMENT DONE BY DEALERSHIP AND & REPLACED TIRES 2 TIMES BEFORE BLOWOUT. MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN

6/24/2025

About This Data

Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2019 Genesis G80?

The most reported complaint category for the 2019 Genesis G80 is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, with 7 owner reports. That is about 22% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE.

Are complaints about the 2019 Genesis G80 a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 19 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2019 Genesis G80?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2019 Genesis G80 severe?

19 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Genesis G80: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

Carfocal links complaint data directly to recall and maintenance routes for the same model year.

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