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Used Genesis G80: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 164 complaints across these 9 years; the 2018 drew the most.

Genesis G80

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Problems that follow the G80 from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area201820192020202120222023202420252026Total
Electrical18822232
Wheels and tires122317
Brakes3227
Steering15217

G80 generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

  1. Second generation

    2021–2023

    2024 update: Micro-lens array headlight technology; New grille pattern; Interior updates with a 27-inch OLED display

  2. First generation

    2017–2020

    2017 update: Introduced as 2017 model year

Mileages where G80 problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileageProblemYear
500–1,200 milesDigital displays going blank2022
24,143–28,385 milesAC stops cooling on drives2018
25,000–47,500 milesSteering sticks off center2018

Every G80 recall to confirm

13 recalls cover the G80years on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 9 campaigns span more than one model year. 2 told owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired.

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