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2018 Genesis G80 problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2018 Genesis G80. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 21% of relevant complaints.
Better than 85% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Excludes 11 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 19%).
Does the 2018 Genesis G80 have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 18 of 84 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2018 Genesis G80 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (21%). For comparison, the 2017 scores 34% and the 2019 scores 22%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2018 compares with other Genesis G80 years
Of the 3 Genesis G80 years with enough complaints to score, the 2018 is the best on engine and transmission share (21%). The worst is the 2017 (34%). By volume, the 2018 drew 95 complaints (18 drivetrain), against 66 for the 2017 and 27 for the 2019.
Genesis G80 years to avoid and best years →
2017 G80 problems · 2018 · 2019 G80 problems
The rest of the picture on the 2018 Genesis G80
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 18 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2018 Genesis G80 engine recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2018 Genesis G80 involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 6 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
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: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: 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…
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 and 2017-2018 Genesis G90 vehicles equipped with 3.3 liter turbocharged engines. The turbocharger oil supply pipe may have a loose seal, causing oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold.
Risk: Oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number…
4 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model; one of NHTSA's listings did not answer when this page was built, so the list may be incomplete. Checked October 3, 2026.
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Does the 2018 Genesis G80 have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 18 of 84 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2018 Genesis G80 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (21%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Genesis G80?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2018 Genesis G80 is electrical system: 22 of 95 complaints (23%) name it, followed by steering (15) and engine (11). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap. Engine, transmission and fuel-system complaints together make up 21% of the relevant total.
Is the 2018 Genesis G80 reliable?
On the engine and transmission, nothing stands out: 21% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain, below the 33% line where we call a signal elevated. That is better than 85% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 3 Genesis G80 years we score, it ranks best. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2018 Genesis G80?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2018 Genesis G80 involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 6 in total: 24V191000 (engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger), 19V538000 (engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Genesis G80 years are better?
The 2018 has the lowest engine and transmission complaint share of the Genesis G80 years we track (21%). The other years run higher. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/genesis-g80
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