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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2019 Genesis G80 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
3
Complaints
27
Latest campaign
Oct 9, 2026

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Seats11Oct 9, 2026
Engine and engine cooling1–Mar 8, 2024
Electrical system11Feb 13, 2024
Service brakes, hydraulic11Mar 10, 2021

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
3Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 9, 2026Latest campaign
Oct 9, 202626V664000

Seats: front assembly power adjust

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 26V664000
What's wrong
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
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V664000 · Oct 9, 2026
Mar 8, 202424V191000

Engine and engine cooling: engine gasoline

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V191000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V191000 · Mar 8, 2024
Feb 13, 202424V107000

Electrical system: starter assembly solenoid

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 24V107000
What's wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(H) and 018G(G).
Campaign
NHTSA 24V107000 · Feb 13, 2024
Mar 10, 202121V160000

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

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

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 21V160000
What's wrong
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
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V160000 · Mar 10, 2021
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Genesis recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component27

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
27Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system830000
Unknown or other830000
Engine519000
Service brakes415101
Vehicle speed control27202
Forward collision avoidance27000
Power train14000
Steering14000
Suspension14000
Wheels14000
Visibility14000
Tires14000
Hydraulic14000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names G80, G80 Sport.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “Air conditioning problem . Ac shuts down after several hours . Has happened to numerous other Genesis cars .”

    Filed 07/02/2026 · ODI 11747952
  • Unknown or other

    “My starter failed. I took it to a triple AAA authorized mechanic. He did a full diagnosis of the entire starting system and determined that the starter needed to be replaced. He noted that water caused it to fail.”

    Filed 02/14/2026 · ODI 11718049
  • Power train

    “Oil cooler housing leak same issues with Hyundai/kia class action”

    Filed 12/30/2025 · ODI 11707718

Other Genesis G80 model years

Other Genesis models

2019 Genesis G80 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Genesis G80 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Genesis G80. The most recent, 26V664000 (reported October 9, 2026), concerns seats. 3 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Genesis G80?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 27 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Genesis G80?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Genesis recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Genesis dealer.

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