This complaint is filed regarding an under-hood thermal fire incident and unauthorized modification involving a federally mandated safety recall for a 2018 Genesis G80 (VIN: [XXX]). To resolve a starting issue, technicians at Van Hyundai in [XXX], bypassed the standard ignition circuit and installed an un-fused manual starter bypass switch kit. This bypass directly conflicted with active the federal safety agency Safety Recall Campaign 24V107000, which requires a specific fused relay kit (Part 91950-DH15KQQH) to prevent engine fires. This unauthorized, un-fused modification caused a severe electrical short and a subsequent thermal fire incident under the hood. The fire physically melted and destroyed the recall component and adjacent wiring infrastructure. The dealership and corporate office are now refusing to fix the fire damage they caused unless I pay out of pocket. I request an immediate federal investigation into this hazardous repair practice that completely compromised a critical safety recall remedy. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2018 Genesis G80 engine problems
16 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 45,000.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 45,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Genesis G80 engine problems in other years
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger
- What is 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.
Recall number 24V191000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 19V538000 · Recall details
What 2018 Genesis G80 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Failing oil pressure sensor which “blinds” the driver of the engines true oil levels. It occasionally causes the car to go into “limp” mode or stall which could cause unnecessary and unreasonable traffic safety hazards. This is a well known and documented critical safety defect by Genesis as they’ve already executed a recall for the issue in their home country / market of South Korea.
The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact stated that the Check Oil and Low Oil warning light illuminated while the vehicle was idling. The warning lights turned off while driving. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,200.
Component: Engine / Turbocharger / Oil Line / Fire Risk Vehicle Problem: For the past five months, my oil light has been coming on and off sporadically (not flickering), even though mechanics and oil shops said there was no issue. A few days ago, the car started smoking out of nowhere, though it wasn’t overheating and there were no visible signs of leakage. I took it to the shop, and they diagnosed a turbocharger oil supply pipe leak that is severe and poses a fire risk. I am in a new city with no support system and have a baby. Multiple car dealerships have refused to fix my vehicle, even though I have been informed this part is under recall. I have tried calling and visiting, and no one will help. This is a safety concern, especially since the vehicle is at risk of catching fire while driving.
Engine while driving inadvertently stalls and vehicle shuts off. Does not matter what the conditions are. Have to place vehicle back in park and completely shut down vehicle to restart. It first starts by engine slowing down and then engine speeding up and ultimately stopping. When placed in park vehicle lungs forward slightly and front sensor tends to go off in warning without a vehicle in front of
There are two safety recalls, one for the starter and one for the turbo oil supply line, both have potential for a fire concern and the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner.
Genesis issued the recall in mid-February and there is still not a remedy. We are supposed to park our auto outside and not in the garage. As we live in Florida and it is very hot and it is hurricane season, it is intolerably hot to park outside and, in the event of a hurricane or thunderstorm with hail, we cannot park outside without risking damage to our auto. It has been nearly five months since the recall which should be sufficient time for Genesis to have a solution to the problem. Also, they are not offering any compensation for the additional hardship due to having to park outside such as having to wash the car more frequently. I will also be contacting my congressman to followup with your agency.
The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact called Roadside Assistance, who arrived and restarted the vehicle. The contact used a boost charger to start the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The trunk opened message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who informed the contact about the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V107000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 24V107000 (Electrical System) and 24V191000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance; however, upon leaving the repair center, while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an alarm followed by the engine overheating. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Faulty oil pressure sensor comes on below 55 degrees and off when you increase RPM and speed. This is a huge safety issue if you think it's the sensor but it's not and can damage your engine, but it's nightmare when it's the sensor and you have a panic attack every time it comes on.
Questions about the 2018 Genesis G80 engine
Does the 2018 Genesis G80 have engine problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Genesis G80, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2018 Genesis G80 engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 45,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Genesis G80 engine?
Yes, 2 recalls: 24V191000, 19V538000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Genesis G80 have bad engine?
The Genesis G80 model years with the most engine complaints are 2017 (17 complaints) and 2018 (16 complaints).
Other 2018 Genesis G80 problems
Electrical 23Steering 16Airbags 9Wheels 9Brakes 7Transmission 5Body 4Tires 4Driver assistance 3Lights 2Seats 2Visibility 2Locks 1Suspension 1
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