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Buying a used 2018 Genesis G80? Check these 6 recalls first
This is the heaviest record in the group: four critical fire-related recalls, including two turbo oil leak campaigns, an anti-lock brake module, and water intrusion in the starter — the latter two carry park-outside guidance. Two more stand out: a windshield that may come off and a passenger airbag sensor that may misread an empty seat. Owners filed 95 unverified NHTSA complaints, led by electrical and steering, with eight crashes and five injuries reported.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Pull a VIN recall report; several fire recalls here, two with park-outside advisories.
- Inspect the windshield for aftermarket replacement or signs of re-bonding.
- Have someone sit in the front passenger seat and confirm the airbag status light behaves.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Genesis dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Genesis G80
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis G80 and G90 turbo oil leak fire risk | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Genesis G80 anti-lock brake module can catch fire · park outside | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Genesis sedans: water in starter can cause engine fire · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Genesis G70, G80 and G90 turbo oil leak fire risk | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Genesis G80 and G90 windshield may come off | Visibility | high |
| Genesis G80 passenger airbag sensor may misread empty seat | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
95 complaints filed for this model year, including 8 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 5 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 | Yes |
| Steering | 15 | None found |
| Engine | 11 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 9 | Yes |
| Wheels | 9 | None found |
| Brakes | 7 | Yes |