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2019 Genesis G80

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 G80.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2019 Genesis G80 is a passenger car that sits one model year after the G80 line's highest-complaint year, placing it in the early phase of a clear reliability arc. Across the 2019 model year, owners filed 27 complaints—led by an "Unknown or Other" category—alongside three recalls, totals that suggest a transitional year rather than a chronic problem area. Set against the full 2017–2026 complaint history, which spans from a peak of 94 owner complaints in 2018 down to a single complaint in 2024, the 2019's figures reflect the beginning of a sustained downward trend. For a researcher, the takeaway is positional: this model year is less a standalone reliability concern than a reference point for understanding how the G80 moved from its heavier early years to its much quieter current record.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 264143F501. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnOFFOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter264143F501 alt 263203CKB0
Engine air filter28128B1000 alt 28127B1000
Fuel filter31112B1000
Spark plug1884911070 alt 1885209070
Battery37110B1100
Front wiper blades00F09AU016HY alt 99H09AKA26H
Serpentine belt252123F501 alt 252123LTA0
Thermostat256153F301 alt 256403L100
Cabin air filter087903M000A alt 97133D2500

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length196.5 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase118.5 in
Curb weight4295 lb
Track (front / rear)64.6 / 65.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the G80 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.9–6.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.90 sec — 2018 3.3T Sport Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20183.3T Sport Sedan 3.3L Twin-Turbo V64.90 sec13.50 sec365 hpRWD
20183.3T Sport HTRAC Sedan 3.3L Twin-Turbo V65.00 sec13.60 sec365 hpAWD
20183.3T Sport Sedan 3.3L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.80 sec365 hpRWD
20173.8 HTRAC Sedan 3.8L V66.60 sec15.00 sec311 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 42,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Air Intake System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 12,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect)
Every 24,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 42,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Genesis G80 shows a sharp decline in federal complaints, dropping to 27 from 63 in 2017 and 94 in 2018, while recalls also fell to three after a peak of six in 2018. Compared with later years, the 2019 model sits near the low end of the complaint curve (nine in 2021 and six in 2026) and maintains a moderate recall count, higher than the 1–2 recalls seen from 2024 onward but lower than the 4–6 recalls of earlier years. Service‑related issues dominate the 2019 complaint profile, with “Unknown or Other” and “Electrical System” each accounting for six reports, followed by engine concerns (four reports) and a few safety‑system complaints (two reports). Crash‑related complaints are minimal (two) and there are no fire complaints, indicating no evident safety‑critical trends for this year. Overall, the 2019 G80 sits at a trough in the generation’s complaint trend and offers a relatively clean record, making it a solid year to consider for purchase.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
49
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
27
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 27 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other6
Electrical System6
Engine4
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Power Train1
Steering,Suspension,Wheels1
Visibility1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V160000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModuleReported 10/03/2021

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. Remedy: 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…

24V107000Electrical System:Starter Assembly:SolenoidReported 13/02/2024

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can… Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 49 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
25-BD-012H TSB2025-11-05Exterior LightingThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated…
25-BD-001G-1 TSB2025-05-29Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin provides repair information for the dark chrome trim when stains are…
25-01-024G-1 TSB2025-05-08Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2019 G80 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.