14
recalls
The Genesis G80 has 14 recalls covering 553,042 vehicles as reported; model year 2018 is covered by the most (6). The 2026 Genesis G80 earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 45 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
14
Most for 2018: 6
Units affected
553K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
45
+32.4% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
19 rated versions, model years 2017 to 2026
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2025 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2025 | 4 DR · RWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2024 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2024 | 4 DR · RWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2023 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2023 | 4 DR · RWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2022 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2022 | 4 DR · RWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2021 | 4 DR · AWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2021 | 4 DR · RWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2020 | 4 DR · AWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2020 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2019 | 4 DR · AWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2019 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2018 | 4 DR · AWD | 9.5% risk |
The 16 newest of 19 rated versions. Download the CSV for all of them, with the safety features.
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Genesis G80, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
45 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system63
- Unknown or other41
- Engine36
- Service brakes23
- Steering23
- Power train19
- Wheels15
- Complaints
- 237
- Crashes reported
- 17
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 13
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Genesis G80 by component
- Electrical system4 · 207K units
- Fuel system, gasoline4 · 146K units
- Engine and engine cooling2 · 36K units
- Air bags1 · 3,305 units
- Seat belts1 · 66K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 95K units
- Visibility1 · 37 units
Genesis G80 recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2027 Genesis G80 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2027 Genesis G80. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Genesis G80 have?
14 recalls cover the Genesis G80, for 553,042 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (4 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Genesis G80?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 5 stars, with a 10.1% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Genesis G80?
Electrical system: named in 63 of the 237 safety complaints about the Genesis G80, then unknown or other (41). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.