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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2020 Genesis G80 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
2
Complaints
1
Latest campaign
Oct 9, 2026

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Seats11Oct 9, 2026
26V664000
Engine and engine cooling1–Mar 8, 2024
24V191000
Service brakes, hydraulic11Mar 10, 2021
21V160000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
2Park-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
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).

Owner complaints by component1

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
1Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train1100000

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

  • Power train

    “I am reporting a recurring transmission/drivetrain problem that I believe may warrant investigation for a potential safety defect.”

    Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767774

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2020 Genesis G80 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Genesis G80 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Genesis G80. The most recent, 26V664000 (reported October 9, 2026), concerns seats. 2 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 2020 Genesis G80?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 1 filed with NHTSA (100%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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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