Vehicle Data Hub

2018 Genesis G80 engine problems

15 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2018 Genesis G80, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
15 12% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Went to the dealer to report a smell coming out of the engine as well as a squeaking noise when the accelerator is pressed either stationary or in motion. The dealer representative told me that there is a recall on the car but they don't have a remedy yet. I read about the recall. On my question 'what is going to happen if the engine catches fire?' the representative told me that they haven't seen any cars of this model to catch fire yet.

Reported at 15,000 miles, August 2019

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.

Reported at 72,200 miles, April 2026

Other problems reported for the 2018 Genesis G80

Engine problems in other years

  • 2027
  • 2026
  • 2025
  • 2024
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017

Engine problems across all Genesis models