*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Unknown or other
Failing oil pressure sensor which âblindsâ the driver of the engines true oil levels. It occasionally causes the car to go into âlimpâ 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 theyâve already executed a recall for the issue in their home country / market of South Korea.
Mar 1, 2026Steering
When negotiating a curve, the steering wheel sticks and does not return to center without the driver forcing the wheel back to the required direction. Instead of a smooth and consistent feeling when turning the wheel, the steering wheel feels "locked" until the driver's force breaks the steering wheel free. In addition, the steering wheel makes a faint but noticeable grinding noise when turned in either direction. No warning lights illuminate.
Sep 1, 2026Seats
The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V664000 (Seats); however, the parts to complete the recall repair were unavailable. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed the parts were unavailable to perform the recall repair.
Oct 19, 2026Unknown or other
After 2 hours on the road August 1, 2026 (from [XXX] to [XXX]), in 119-degree heat, the AC stopped blowing cold air out of the dash vents. There was cold air coming out of the rear-seat vent. The vehicle became unbearably hot. (Took my wife 2 days to recover from heat exhaustion.) The AC started working properly after the car sat for a few days in [XXX]. The Genesis Escondido service shop has not been able to duplicate the problem. The vehicle is still there at the shop. Genesis Customer Care assigned a case # XXX, but are unwilling to buy the car back, or do anything else except contact Genesis Escondido service dept. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA),…
Aug 1, 2026Unknown or other
Dear NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, I am submitting this letter to request an urgent review of a recurring and widespread airâconditioning failure in the 2018 Genesis G80. The AC system consistently shuts off after extended driving and does not cool down when the car starts, especially in highâheat environments In Texas, cabin temperatures can exceed 120°F, creating conditions that can lead to heat exhaustion or heatârelated illness. This is not an isolated incident. Many owners have reported identical symptoms: AC cooling stops after prolonged operation, airflow continues but without cooling, and the system only resets or thaws after the vehicle sits for an extended period.…
Jul 9, 2020Unknown or other
Driver side rear door electric latch is stop working and i tried to open the latch manually but the locked latch won't let me but remain locked. I have concerns with the situation because when door latch were broken due to accident, the door would remain locked and passengers would not be able to escape from inside of the car
Jul 1, 2026Engine and engine cooling
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.
Apr 9, 2026 · 72,200 milesAir bags
â 1. The Airbag Control Unit (ACU) and associated restraintâsystem components appear to have malfunctioned. The Event Data Recorder shows inconsistent airbag deployment staging, a pretensioner firing while the belt was recorded as unbuckled, a seatâtrack sensor fault, unsupported occupantâclassification data, incomplete curtainâairbag deployment during rollover, and missing crashâevent data. Yes, the vehicle and the full 29âpage EDR report are available for inspection upon request. â 2. The restraint system did not protect the occupants as expected. I suffered chest injuries from hitting the steering wheel, and my passenger sustained injuries to their hand and arm. These…
Oct 18, 2025
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