2023 Genesis G80 problems
The Genesis G80 (Korean: 제네시스 G80) is an executive sedan manufactured by South Korean luxury marque Genesis, which is owned by Hyundai Motor Company. The G80 model was previously introduced as the second-generation Hyundai Genesis model (DH) and then rebranded as the G80 in 2016 after Genesis Motor was established as a separate luxury division of Hyundai.
First generation (DH; 2016)
The vehicle debuted as the updated version of the Hyundai Genesis at the 2016 North American International Auto Show, followed by the 2016 Busan Motor Show. South Korean models went on sale in July 2016 with US models selling in September 2016 as a 2017 model year vehicle. Powertrains available included 3.8, 3.8 HTRAC, 5.0, and 5.0 HTRAC. The Russian market release in 2017 included a 2.0-liter Theta turbocharged engine that produced 180 kW (245 PS), eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive.
G80 Sport
The Genesis G80 Sport (2017–2020) has a twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 engine producing 272 kW (370 PS), features sport-styled bumpers, quad-exhaust tips, staggered nineteen-inch wheels, copper tint accent chrome, copper leather stitching and a mesh grille. The vehicle also comes standard with the Ultimate trim, technology package, heads-up display, panoramic sunroof, suede liner and Napa leather. The vehicle debuted at the 2016 Busan Motor Show, followed by the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, and the 2017 North American International Auto Show. US models were sold as 2018, 2019, 2020 model year vehicles.
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Common 2023 Genesis G80 problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Genesis G80 2023, common problems reported include issues with the connected services not activating, drive door opening from the inside, door lock problems, front parking sensor and cable assembly damage, memory setting on the driver seat not adjusting, poor fuel economy, front sensor malfunctions, sensors and cameras going off randomly, and issues with the infotainment system crashing and restarting at random.
- Connected Services Not Activating: Owners have reported issues with the connected services not activating properly, affecting the functionality of features linked to these services.
- Drive Door Opening from Inside: Some owners have experienced instances where the drive door opens from the inside unexpectedly, posing a safety concern.
- Door Lock Problems: Complaints include issues with door locks, such as malfunctioning mechanisms that may lead to security and convenience issues.
- Front Parking Sensor and Cable Assembly Damage: Problems with the front parking sensor and cable assembly have been reported, impacting the vehicle's safety features and overall functionality.
- Memory Setting on Driver Seat: Owners have noted issues with the memory setting on the driver's seat not adjusting correctly, affecting comfort and convenience.
- Poor Fuel Economy: Some owners have reported poor fuel economy, with the vehicle achieving lower mileage than expected, leading to increased fuel costs.
- Front Sensor Malfunctions: Malfunctions in the front sensor have been highlighted, affecting safety features like collision warning systems.
- Random Sensor and Camera Activation: Owners have experienced sensors and cameras going off randomly, potentially causing distractions and safety concerns.
- Infotainment System Crashing and Restarting: Complaints include the infotainment system crashing and restarting randomly, impacting the overall driving experience and convenience.
These reported problems highlight various issues faced by owners of the Genesis G80 2023, ranging from safety concerns to comfort and convenience issues. Addressing these issues promptly is crucial to ensure the optimal performance and satisfaction of Genesis G80 owners.
Is the Genesis G80 a reliable car?
Quality and Reliability 85.0/100
The 2024 Genesis G80 has a predicted reliability score of 85 out of 100.
What are common problems with the Genesis gv80?
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Are New Genesis reliable?
In fact, Genesis has always ranked among the 10 most reliable brands according to J.D. Power, including a first-place finish in the 2020 ranking, which concerned 2017 models.
Will there be a 2023 Genesis G80?
In the 2023 Genesis G80, that performance includes the first-ever Electrified G80. This all-electric luxury sedan brings a powerful new alternative to those seeking lower carbon emissions – without denying the thrill of pressing their right foot to the floor.
2023 Genesis G80 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Genesis G80 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Unknown or other problems
- Electrical system problems
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2023 Genesis G80 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2023 Genesis G80 complaints
The NHTSA has received 7 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2023 Genesis G80.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-30
- VIN: KMTGB4SC1PU
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Genesis G80. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V282000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-29
- VIN: KMTGB4SD5PU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: For no reason whatsoever the front area of the sun roof has developed long cracks and I am concerned the entire sun roof may shatter above my head. No object hit or touched this sunroof at anytime
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-03
- VIN: KMTGE4S13PU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: This is the same issue with the 2023 Electrified G80 Sedan and other Hyundai Group electric vehicles. When using the car in "i-Pedal" (one-pedal driving) mode — the highest brake regen setting — the car can come to a complete stop whenever I lift my foot off the accelerator pedal, without touching the brake. While in this mode, when I fully lift my foot off the accelerator, the rear brake lights illuminate as expected, however, I often slowly reduce pressure on the accelerator pedal to come gently to a stop. I've noticed that it's possible (and often the case) that I can decelerate to a full stop without the brake lights illuminating until I fully release the brake pedal (at the very last moment before I stop). This means that I can be slowing down at a pretty significant rate without any indication to the drivers behind. Conversely, when using the automatic cruise control (that keeps the car a set distance from car ahead), the brake lights seem overly active and flash on and off quite frequently, especially when going down hills (even if there is no deceleration and the car seems to be coasting). Both of these anomalies seem to aggravate other drivers following the car for different reasons, since the vehicle's intent isn't being properly communicated. The lack of expected brake lights when decelerating gently via i-Pedal mode seems potentially dangerous. I would recommend that Hyundai tune their software so that the brake lights illuminate automatically past a set threshold of deceleration/regen braking (above what would be expected if the car were simply coasting), but not requiring the driver to fully lift off the pedal, since at that point, the rate of deceleration is already uncomfortably high for typical driving.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-16
- VIN: KMTGE4S19PU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Our 2023 Genesis G80 electrified has been towed three times for the 12v battery or its electrical system. We have yet to drive the Genesis once. It is a safety danger which produces toxic smells in the interior and the trunk plastic gets hot to the touch. The interior was impregnated with the smell as the car was closed. Given the symptoms, the dealership refused to drive the vehicle for service and had it towed due to safety concerns. They attempted repairs three times, finding no error codes or answers the first two times. They returned the dangerous defective vehicle twice. On the third repair attempt, they stated the battery has a short circuit that is causing it to overheat to temperatures over 166 degrees. They also found the accelerator pedal and sensor assembly was out of specifications. Both were replaced, but they have been unsuccessful in getting the smoke/burnt smell out of the vehicle. It has saturated into all of the interior surfaces. Both are extreme concerns for fire risk as well as danger when driving since the accelerator pedal was not working as it should have been.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-31
- VIN: KMTGE4S13PU
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: When using the I-Pedal feature the brake lights do not come on at any point when lifting off the accelerator pedal gradually. This certainly can cause the vehicle to rear ended if the following car is not paying attention. If you take your foot off the accelerator fully for full regeneration the brakes lights do come on. I was following my wife in her Genesis G80 EV and I noticed the brake lights not coming on. I did report it to both Genesis and the dealer but they did not know of any issue or could tell me when the brake lights should come on. This issue has been reported in the following article and it looks like it may be an issue with all the Hyundai Group EVs. https://apple.news/AyymCGI5gTlCa1ZeFW0jAxg
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-03
- VIN: KMTGA4SC8PU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Genesis G80. The contact stated that after a routine maintenance, the “Service Required” warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer who was unable to reset the warning light. The vehicle was diagnosed that the computer in the back of the radio needed to be replaced. The part was ordered but was defective. While driving the Navigation system, door locks, and radio became inoperable. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer where the part was replaced. While driving, the battery discharged message was displayed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer provided a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-14
- VIN: KMTGA4SCXPU
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: My TWO WEEK OLD 2023 Genesis G80, which has less than 1000 miles on it, lost all motive power (i.e. power to the engine) after driving for approximately four hours. We were sitting in stop-and-go-traffic on the George Washington Bridge in New York, with the engine off (because of the vehicle's auto-off function). When the car ahead of us moved, I lifted my foot off the brake pedal, pressed the gas, and the engine immediately failed to respond, sputtered, and stopped. After about a minute, we were able to restart the engine and continue driving. We drove for another approximately 1.5 hours, including a short rest stop. Then, while traveling at highway speed of ~75 MPH in the left passing lane of Interstate 84, the engine again lost all motive power. When the accelerator was depressed, there was no response. I was able to (narrowly) safely maneuver (drift) my car into the breakdown lane, and when the car finally stopped, the engine stopped entirely (it had been sputtering while coasting). After a few minutes, I was again able to get the car re-started, and we were able to drive another five minutes, before the car again lost all power, forcing us to drift off the interstate into the breakdown lane, near the beginning of an off ramp. I saw that there was a Hyundai dealer approximately a mile off the ramp, and so tried to reach the dealership. The car lost all engine power multiple time, just trying to reach that dealership. In the parking lot, we were unable to even start the engine any time in the next three hours. Most concerning, after having the car towed to a Genesis dealer, the dealership reports that the car showed NO FAULTS OR ERRORS, and they are completely in the dark as to why the car lost all power, both while stopped, and at highway speeds, and failed over and over. The lack of any reported faults or errors is both baffling and extremely worrisome. The dealer "hopes" but is unsure, that replacing the GDI fuel pump will resolve the issue.
2023 Genesis G80 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2023 Genesis G80.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Genesis GV70, GV80, G80, and G90 vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
- Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 022G. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-630.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Genesis GV80, 2021-2023 Genesis G80, 2022-2023 Genesis GV70, and 2023 Genesis GV60 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
- Consequence: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
- Remedy: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. For GV60 owners, Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 14, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 012G. This recall supersedes and expands recall number 21V-796. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-796 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Negative 2023 Genesis G80 car reviews
Positive 2023 Genesis G80 car reviews
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This car is truly impressive! In its price category, I don't think there is a sedan that can compare in terms of beauty. It's incredibly comfortable, quiet, and a joy to drive. And with Genesis reliability, you can trust that it will perform well. While there are a few luxury features that I miss, like the ability to touch lock/unlock the rear doors, the carbon fibre trim is absolutely stunning and much more attractive than the matte wood found in many of its competitors. As someone who has owned several German cars, I can attest that even they sometimes omit important features. For example, my BMW 650, which was very expensive, had no grab handles anywhere on the inside of the vehicle. So it's not surprising that Genesis doesn't have every single luxury feature you could name. It's worth noting that the interior color scheme is a
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Great car but the electronics can be confusing. Unfortunately, the latest audio update caused some issues with other features like the navigation system.
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The car is beautiful both inside and out. It has a lot of electronic features that may take some time to learn. I opted for the cloth seats instead of leather, and while I do wish I had chosen the model with the automatic doors and six-cylinder engine, I am still quite satisfied with my purchase.
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I absolutely love the car and would highly recommend it to anyone. The controls are very easy to learn and use.
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I really appreciate my G80. I own the 3.5 L twin turbo model and it is a large luxurious sedan that handles like a sports car. The all-wheel-drive and the rear tires turning 4° make it move down the road at an unbelievably high rate of speed. Compared to a 735 from BMW and a 560 from Mercedes, this car was less expensive, came with more features, and a much better warranty. I highly recommend this vehicle.
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Are you having problems with your 2023 Genesis G80?
Richard Koss 2024-11-01
In my experience, I found this car to be quite dangerous to drive due to its slow acceleration. When I needed to quickly accelerate, the car had a terrible lag/hesitation, which made it difficult to blend into traffic. I had to pump the pedal out of desperation, which took too long and nearly caused an accident. I contacted the nearest Genesis dealership, but they were unable to see me for two months. I had to travel outside my area to another Genesis dealer who checked the car and told me that the slow acceleration issue is normal. They suggested putting it in sport mode, but the problem persisted. I had to change the way I drove the car to avoid accidents. Additionally, I found the seat to be very hard and uncomfortable, and the car rode rough and stiff. The technology was not very intuitive, and I had to have the dealership tech expert explain how to use things. It comes with two owner's manuals an inch thick each, which can be overwhelming. Despite these issues, I appreciated the car's nice styling. Overall, I did not feel safe driving this car and believe that Genesis needs to address this problem. However, I appreciate the efforts of the dealership to help me with the issue.
Devin Halvorson 2024-02-06
... now down to selling only several thousand G80's a year... you'd think they would be pricing them to be putting more of 'em on the streets... so adding to pricing what amounts to 10% in 'Dealer-Fees' for items a majority of prospective buyers probably wouldn't-want-need makes little sense... answer could be the company really just has little interest in increasing sales for this model... unfortunate as it really is a great product