The 2017 draws 4 complaints per run and the 2019 1.24, a 3.2-fold gap within the same model. Half of all complaints arrive by 4 years of age, so 48.1% land after the 5-year basic warranty ends. The system owners report most is Electrical System, with 60 complaints, typically at 5.4 years.
Genesis G80 years to avoid — and the best ones
| Model year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Enough history? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 5 | too new | |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | too new | |
| 2023 | 9 | 8 | too new | |
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | too new | |
| 2021 | 8 | 5 | too new | |
| 2019 | 26 | 21 | yes | |
| 2018 | 92 | 27 | yes | |
| 2017 | 64 | 16 | yes |
Among the 3 Genesis G80 years with enough history, the three to walk away from are 2017, 2018, 2019; the three worth hunting are 2019, 2018, 2017.
When it starts to break
| Age at failure | Complaints | Running total | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 years | 12.9% | covered | |
| 1 year | 21.4% | covered | |
| 2 years | 30.5% | covered | |
| 3 years | 41.9% | covered | |
| 4 years | 51.9% | covered | |
| 5 years | 64.8% | you pay | |
| 6 years | 79% | you pay | |
| 7 years | 93.3% | you pay | |
| 8 years | 98.1% | you pay | |
| 9 years | 100% | you pay |
Basic warranty on this car is 5 years / 60,000 miles. Only 51.9% of reported failures happen inside it — the remaining 48.1% come out of the owner's pocket. Powertrain cover (10 years / 100,000 miles) reaches further, but it only covers the engine and transmission, which account for about 25% of the complaints here.
What actually fails — and at what age
On the Genesis G80, the early trouble is Service Brakes and Steering — reported at around 2.4 years, so a car still under warranty is the one to check for it. What waits further out is Electrical System at 5.4 years — past every basic warranty, and the bill lands on whoever owns the car then.
| System | Complaints | Typical age | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5.4 yrs | 4 | — | |
| Engine | 5.4 yrs | — | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 4.3 yrs | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 2.4 yrs | 5 | — | |
| Steering | 3.9 yrs | 4 | — | |
| Power Train | 3.9 yrs | 1 | — | |
| Wheels | 1.4 yrs | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags | 5.5 yrs | 9 | — |
What else in this class
6 models share the G80's vehicle class. Per production run, the Dodge Charger draws 4.56, the Chrysler 300 4.11 and the Kia K5 3.08, against 2.35 for the G80. That is the fewest complaints of the group.
| Same class as the G80 | Complaints on record | Recall campaigns | Years built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Charger | 133 | 1983–2026 | |
| Chrysler 300 | 86 | 1999–2026 | |
| Kia K5 | 21 | 2021–2026 | |
| Hyundai Sonata | 152 | 1989–2026 | |
| Chevrolet Impala | 98 | 1981–2026 | |
| Lincoln Continental | 80 | 1981–2026 |
The table shows totals on record; the rates per production run are in the sentence above.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Genesis G80 reliable?
By complaints per production run it is better than typical: 2.35 against 3.73 for the average car, and fewer than each of the 3 class rivals we compared.
Which G80 years should you avoid?
By complaints per production run, 2017, 2018, 2019. The cleanest years old enough to judge are 2019, 2018, 2017. Years newer than 6 are left out: complaints keep arriving for years after a car is sold.
When do G80 problems usually start?
Half of all complaints arrive by 4 years of age. The most reported system is Electrical System, typically at 5.4 years, followed by Engine.
Will the warranty cover G80 problems?
Mostly yes: basic cover is 5 years / 60,000 miles, and 51.9% of reported failures fall inside it. Powertrain cover lasts longer, but engine and transmission make up about 25% of the complaints here.
Is the G80 more reliable than the Dodge Charger?
Yes: 2.35 complaints per production run for the G80 against 4.56 for the Dodge Charger.
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