A Genesis G80 VIN opens with KMT (South Korea). Position 11, the plant, reads U; a 2026 G80 carries T in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 13 recall campaigns and 216 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Genesis G80 VIN
Here is a real 2026 Genesis G80 VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN KMTGA4SC1TU306312 — decoded free on its own report page.
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Where Genesis G80 VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 50 Genesis G80 VINs we have on file, these are the codes that actually show up — and the plants behind them:
| WMI | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on file | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMT | South Korea | — | 31 | |
| KMH | South Korea | — | 19 |
Country and vehicle type come from the NHTSA manufacturer registry. Share is measured across VINs decoded on ForCar, not production volume.
Model-year codes for the Genesis G80
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Genesis G80 has not yet outlived: its 10 years still map one-to-one. All 10 model years of the Genesis G80, 2017 to 2026, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T | — |
| 2025 | S | — |
| 2024 | R | — |
| 2023 | P | — |
| 2022 | N | — |
| 2021 | M | — |
| 2020 | L | — |
| 2019 | K | — |
| 2018 | J | — |
| 2017 | H | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Genesis G80 VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 50 VINs the Genesis G80 uses 14 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | G (80%) · F (20%) | 2 distinct |
| 5 — series | N (58%) · B (20%) · E (10%) · C (6%) · A (2%) · F (2%) | 6 distinct |
| 8 — engine | E (36%) · C (18%) · D (14%) · B (12%) · F (10%) · 1 (10%) | 6 distinct |
What a decoded Genesis G80 VIN gets you
Behind a Genesis G80 VIN: 216 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 13 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 216 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 21 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Crash-test ratings | 10 rated model years | NHTSA |
| Model years covered | 10 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Genesis G80
A Genesis G80 VIN normally opens with KMT; the full number sits in four places, and all four must match.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Genesis G80 VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 13 recall campaigns and 216 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Genesis G80.
What year is my G80 by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2026 G80 carries T, a 2025 G80 carries S, a 2024 G80 carries R.
Where was my G80 built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 216 dated Genesis G80 VINs it reads U 100%.
What does position 4 mean on a Genesis G80 VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 50 Genesis G80 VINs here, G is the most common character in position 4, on 80% of them.
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