Model year 2018 · Genesis

2018 Genesis G80 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Genesis G80 — 2 with do-not-drive or park-outside advisories. The most recent was reported on March 8, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: G80.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Genesis G80, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
24V191000	March 8, 2024	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger
24V107000	February 13, 2024	Electrical System › Starter Assembly › SolenoidPark outside
21V160000	March 10, 2021	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
19V538000	July 19, 2019	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger
18V496000	July 27, 2018	Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification
18V305000	May 10, 2018	Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear

Systems involved: Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V191000Manufacturer no. 019G

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger

Report received by NHTSA: March 8, 2024
Owner notification: May 3, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 28,439 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: G80

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V191000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V107000Manufacturer no. 254 (H), 018G (G)

Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Solenoid

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: February 13, 2024
Owner notification: July 15, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 90,907 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: G80

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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).

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V107000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V160000Manufacturer no. 201/006G

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: March 10, 2021
Owner notification: July 6, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 94,646 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: G80

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V160000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V538000Manufacturer no. 003G

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger

Report received by NHTSA: July 19, 2019
Owner notification: October 3, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 8,059 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Genesis G80: January 16, 2017 – December 29, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: G80

Components: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger; Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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 for this recall is 003G.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V538000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V496000Manufacturer no. 002G

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA: July 27, 2018
Owner notification: August 24, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,305 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Genesis G80: January 18, 2017 – June 5, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: G80

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly detect that an adult is in the passenger seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. In the event of a crash, if a child or infant is in the seat, the front passenger air bag may deploy instead of being deactivated.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag deploys instead of being deactivated when a child or infant are in the front passenger seat, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the OCS, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 002G.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V496000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V305000Manufacturer no. 001G

Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear

Report received by NHTSA: May 10, 2018
Owner notification: July 6, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 37 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Genesis G80: February 14, 2018 – February 21, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: G80

Components: Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear; Visibility › Windshield

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Genesis G80 and Genesis G90 vehicles. The windshield and rear window on these vehicles may have been installed with incorrect primer, potentially reducing the glass bonding strength.

Safety risk

If the glass bonding strength is reduced over time, the windshield and rear window may detach while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear glass, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 001G.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V305000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 11, 2024.