Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about this car, most about the brakes, electrical, and wheels and tires. The 10 checks below target those problems, in the order you would do them at the car.
2020One recall on this model year told owners to park outside until the repair was done.
Do not buy until you have dealer paperwork or a recall lookup showing it was completed for this VIN.
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0/10 checked
2020 Genesis G80: inspection sheet
Before you go, or before you touch the car0/4
Engine off, key in hand0/2
Ask the seller not to warm the car up first0/3
At least 20 minutes, with some highway0/1
These checks are specific to this model year. For tires, body panels, fluids, and the other basics every used car needs, use the general inspection guide.
These years share the 2020's design and most of its parts, so their problems are the ones to look for on this car too.
Worth adding to your 2020 checks
Worth adding to your 2020 checks
NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Genesis G80, grouped by the part owners named. Open a row to read what goes wrong.
Brakes fail to stop the car at parking speed in a crash report, and the car lurches forward into a fixed post. The other complaint concerns dealer work on the ABS module that consisted of swapping fuses for a higher amp rating, which the owner doubts fixes a defective module. With only 2 reports there is no broad pattern, but the crash report describes a loss of braking at low speed.
The battery goes dead and needs repeated jump starts, with battery replacements reported more than once in a year. Related symptoms include odd noises when a power source is attached, a car that runs hot with no warning lights, and crackling audio over the USB phone connection. A second pattern involves rodents chewing through the soy-based wire coating. That damage turns on the check engine light, can reach the starter wiring, and needs repeat repairs, in one case at about 12,000 miles.
Sidewalls fail, leading to flats and blowouts. Reports describe holes and bubbles in the sidewall, plus blowouts and cuts after pothole hits, sometimes on several tires at once. The tires named are Continental ProContact Rx in both the 245/40R19 front and 275/35R19 rear sizes. Failures show up early, including at about 11,000 miles. A sudden blowout while driving is a safety risk, and one report describes replacing both front tires after finding damage on each.
Excerpts from complaints G80 owners filed with NHTSA, as written. Listen for the same symptoms on your test drive.
It is dead everyday and I have to jump it I noticed when I attach a power source it makes very odd noises. I feel the current recall you have on the g80 2020 may be the issue. It runs extremely hot wit no warning lights showing. I have had a lot of brake dust and the car is hot fast. Also issues with usb and when connected to phone it sound like crackling and volume sounds odd unless I unplug and replug. Replaced battery twice in a year
Filed with NHTSA, May 2024
Complaints for this year next to the average for the other model years, area by area.
The 2020 ranks third for owner complaints among 9 G80 years, well under the average of the others. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, so compare like with like.
Redesigns and mid-cycle updates change what can go wrong.
The 2020 is the fourth model year of the G80's first generation (2017–2020).
It includes the 2017 update.
What changed for 2017
Recall repairs are free at any Genesis dealer, but the seller may never have had them done. Check each campaign number against the VIN.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2021. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Genesis G80, 2017-2022 G90, and 2019-2022 G70 vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter V6 turbocharged engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe may deteriorate and leak oil.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 019G. This recall expands and replaces recall number 19V-538. Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-538 will need to have the new remedy completed.
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