Genesis G80 years to avoid
The Genesis G80 years to avoid are 2018, 2017, 2019, 2020 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2027 is the cleanest year on record.
303
Total complaints
14
Recall campaigns
2017–2027
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
G80 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | High complaints + open investigation | 117 | |
| 2017 | High complaints + open investigation | 86 | |
| 2019 | High complaints + open investigation | 36 | |
| 2020 | Open safety investigation | 12 |
Every G80 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2026 | 15 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 10 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 9 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 13 | 4 | |
| 2020avoid | 12 | 2 | |
| 2019avoid | 36 | 3 | |
| 2018avoid | 117 | 6 | |
| 2017avoid | 86 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst Genesis G80 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the G80 years to avoid are 2018, 2017, 2019, 2020. The cleanest year on record is 2027.
What is the best year for the Genesis G80?
By complaint volume, 2027 has the cleanest NHTSA record among G80 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Genesis G80 have?
Across all model years, the G80 has 14 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 303 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.