Air conditioning problem . Ac shuts down after several hours . Has happened to numerous other Genesis cars .
The worst 2019 Genesis G80 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical8
- Engine5
- Brakes4
- Acceleration2
- Driver assistance2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical8
- Engine5
- Brakes4
- Acceleration2
- Driver assistance2
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
Recalls 4
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
- What is 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 beginning October 13, 2026.
Recall number 26V664000 · Recall details
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
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid
- What is 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).
Recall number 24V107000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is 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.
Recall number 21V160000 · Recall details
See all 4 recalls for the 2019 Genesis G80
Defect investigations
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V‑520, 20V‑543, 21V‑161, 21V‑160, 21V‑303, 22V‑056, 22V‑810, and 23V‑651. Kia recalls 16V‑815, 20V‑518, 20V‑519, 21V‑137, 21V‑331, 22V‑051, 22V‑800, and 23V‑652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.
AQ23002
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Genesis G80 51
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the...
- Some Genesis vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (PDW) sensor(s) that may trigger...
- The federal safety agency has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit...
- The federal safety agency has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag...
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the...
- This bulletin provides repair information for the dark chrome trim when stains are present
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Connected Car...
- Certain Genesis vehicles may experience an inoperable horn from moisture or carbonization at the contact point
- This procedure provides repair information for the dark chrome trim when stains are present
- Certain GV70 (JK1, JK1A), GV80 (JX1) and G80 (RG3) vehicles may have a hum or whine noise condition from...
2019 Genesis G80 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 |
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | AWD | 17 | 24 | 20 |
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 |
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | AWD | 15 | 23 | 18 |
What 2019 Genesis G80 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Oil cooler housing leak same issues with Hyundai/kia class action
Engine engine undercover is not on the vehicle
The AC system on this car, and seems series of years is widely known to have major issue, as is the case with mine. I'm having issues with the dealer telling me the car is out of warranty 35k miles, 2019 year. Based on researching and talking with other owners they are also having similar issues, AC not cooling well, hot on some vents, works for a time period then stops, etc.
Car come out of allignment cause eccesive wear on inside of rear tires. Caused blowout on the interstate that almost caused an accident. Blowout then caused damage to wheel sensor that caused car to loose power steering. Repair cost is estimated a $9000.00 repair. I get oil change & service inspection by genisis had alignement done by dealership and & replaced tires 2 times before blowout. Major safety concern
My concern for this vehicle is the panoramic sun roofs / moon roofs. I am hearing a lot of crunching, grinding, cricking, binding coming from panoramic sun roof. Sounds like it’s the assembly and glass making noise while driving, Turning into and out of driveways, going over speed bumps, pot holes, etc. My concern is will the sunroof shatter while I’m driving, will it hold up during an accident? This is a safety concern and hazardous. I only have 34000 miles on this car. Multiple people that have/had genesis with panoramic/ moon roofs are/had issues with the same area.
I took my car in to have a recall repair completed. A relay kit was added to the engine compartment and my car has not operated the same since. When I start my car now it idles rough and is making noises that it wasn’t making before. When I accelerate my car stalls and is sluggish. Also when I accelerate my car stalls and speeds up uncontrollably, which is a concern for safety. I’ve contacted the dealership where this repair was completed and told them all the issues I’ve been having since the repair was completed. They keep stating that there is nothing wrong. I’ve spoken with Customer Relations and the Regional Manger only to get no assistance. I’m concerned about my safety and how this repair will affect my extended warranty because my engine has been altered. I wasn’t having any of these issues until this repair was completed and the dealership seems not to care or taking this seriously. The Regional Manager didn’t call me back until maybe a week or so after I kept constantly calling and advising that I was going to go to the news and get a lawyer. This issue has not been resolved.
Power trunk latch failed. Unable to open trunk. Inside trunk manual safety release latch failed to open trunk. If a child got trapped inside trunk they would be unable to escape. Dealer advised the power trunk release latch failed. Advised thr repair part # 81230-B1010 Latch assembly trunk lid $637.90. Repair labor cost $540.00 The dealer stated they accessed the trunk by removing the rear seat of the vehicle. Which shows the the failed trunk latch and inability to exit via the manual safety release latch is a potential safety issue.
At just 41,000 miles, the oil pressure sensor has failed. There are many on-line reports of this issue going back several years for the Genesis G80 sedan. It appears this is NOT covered under the 10 yr/100,000 mile warranty and is only covered by the 5 yr/60,000 mile warranty. In my case, this part failed almost 5 years to the day. It is unreasonable that the owner should get stuck with a $1000+ repair bill for a part that has a well known failure reported over and over. This should be a free repair.
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Questions about the 2019 Genesis G80
Is the 2019 Genesis G80 reliable?
Owners have filed 27 complaints about the 2019 Genesis G80, 2.5 times a typical G80 model year.
What is the 2019 Genesis G80 year score?
The 2019 Genesis G80 scores 39 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the Genesis G80: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Genesis G80?
Electrical system, with 8 complaints. Next is engine (5).
How many recalls does the 2019 Genesis G80 have?
4 recalls, covering seats, engine and engine cooling and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Genesis G80 electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 24V107000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Genesis G80 have the most electrical problems?
The Genesis G80 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2018 (23 complaints) and 2017 (22 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2019 Genesis G80 get?
Official estimates for the 2019 Genesis G80 range from 18 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.8L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 18 city and 26 highway.
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