Genesis G80 VIN Number Check

Run a free NHTSA vPIC decode on a Genesis G80 VIN to confirm the model year and engine, then see which of the 14 NHTSA recall campaigns for 2017–2026 cover that year.

VIN prefixKMHKMT

Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

Genesis G80

About the Genesis G80

Genesis has sold the G80 in the US since the 2017 model year, and there have been two generations. The DH came first (2017–2020), and the RG3 took over for 2021–2026. Across those years NHTSA lists 14 vehicle recall campaigns and 241 owner complaints. Complaints pile up on the DH. Its 2018 and 2017 model years alone account for 161 of them, with owners bringing up electrical system most often and engine and cooling after that. EPA rates the DH at 18–22 mpg combined, while the RG3 gets 18–26 mpg. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2017–2026

GenerationsDH · RG3

NHTSA recall campaigns14

Owner complaints241 at NHTSA

Genesis G80 photographed at a US vehicle auction — Auction lot photo, for illustration

Generations

Genesis G80 generations

Two generations since the 2017 model year. The DH (2017–2020) has the most owner complaints, the RG3 (2021–2026) the most recall campaigns (8).

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RG3

2021–20262nd generation

Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

201720202025

2021–2026· Generation 2 of 2

RG3 · 2nd generation

PlatformHyundai-Kia M3

EPA combined mpg18–26

NHTSA recalls8

Engines (EPA)

2.5 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2021–2026
3.5 L 6-cyl (turbo) · 2021–2026
Electric · 2023–2026

Drive & transmission (EPA)

AWD/4WD, RWD
automatic (2021–2026)

Known issues to check

Electrical system (11)Brakes (8)Fuel system (6)2 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 42 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · RG3KMTGC4SD?MU······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2021 Genesis G80 3.5T, 3.5T Prestige, built in Ulsan, South Korea

Check a G80 VIN

Sources: Wikipedia · EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which G80 model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 14 campaigns on file for G80 model years 2017–2026, and the 2018 shows up in more of them than any other year (6), ahead of the 2023 (5). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

Pick a row

What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Genesis G80 owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Between them, the 2018 and 2017 hold 161 of the 241 complaints, or 67%. Tap any bar or generation.

241NHTSA complaints, 2017–2026

17mention a crash

1mention a fire

13injuries reported

Owner complaints by model yearRG3: 42 complaints · most for the 2023 (11)

Top complaint areas · RG3

Mentions in 42 complaints, 2021–2026.

Electrical system11

Brakes8

Fuel system6

Lane departure5

Forward collision avoidance5

Tires3

Crashes 3Fires 1Injuries 3

2021–2026 (RG3)

NHTSA data summary

Fires come up in 1 RG3 complaints, or 2.4% against 0.4% for all G80 model years, which is the highest rate of any generation. Complaints peak with the 2023 (11 of 42). Owners across the generation name electrical system most often (11 mentions), then brakes (8).

What G80 owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

2015–2020 (1st generation, DH)

This generation was sold as the Hyundai Genesis sedan for 2015–2016 and as the Genesis G80 for 2017–2020. The 2015 draws by far the most NHTSA complaints, and many describe electrical faults, from cars that will not start or shut off while driving to headlights that switch off on their own. Owners of the 2018 G80 more often mention air bags and tire bubbles. CarComplaints lists multiple electrical failures for 2015, lights that went out while driving for 2016, and a water pump leak for the 2018 G80. Recalls cover the starter solenoid, which may short and start a fire, and the ABS module. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

What to check before buying

Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, including the starter solenoid, ABS module and instrument cluster recalls.
Ask for electrical, starter and water pump repair records.
Check the tire sidewalls for bubbles.
On the drive, start the car several times, check that the headlights stay on and watch the dash for warning lights or a wrong speed reading.

Sources (5) and method

Sources:

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.

Owner complaints · by model year

G80 complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Electric G80 versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

241complaints, 2017–2026

17mention a crash

1mention a fire

13injuries reported

Most complaints: 2018 (95), 2017 (66), 2019 (27)

2018 · 95 complaints

Crashes 8 · fires 0 · injuries 5

Electrical system22

Unknown or other17

Steering15

Engine11

Air bags9

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

G80 CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 41 G80 versions for model years 2017–2026 (gas and electric). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 345 g/mi (2022). Electric versions have none at the tailpipe. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

DH2017–2020

18–22 mpg · CO₂ 411–503 g/mi

RG32021–2026

18–26 mpg · 96–97 MPGe electric · CO₂ 0–485 g/mi

Model year2025

24combined MPG

377CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)

$3,400EPA yearly fuel cost

6/10Smog rating

1 = worst · 10 = cleanest

5/10Greenhouse gas rating

California LEV-III SULEV30 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 30Emission standard

Cleanest gas version of 2025: G80 AWD · Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo — 24 MPG · 377 g/mi

Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year

GasElectric

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

G80 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs BMW 5 Series

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2017–2020. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the G80, against 51 for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 14 for the BMW 5 Series. Pick a range to compare.

Genesis G80RG3

Model years 2021–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 8
NHTSA owner complaints: 42
EPA combined mpg: 18–26
Engines (EPA): 4-cyl 2.5 L · 6-cyl 3.5 L · Electric
Also listed: turbo
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Electrical system 11
Brakes 8
Fuel system 6

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model years 2021–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 27
NHTSA owner complaints: 98
EPA combined mpg: 18–28
Engines (EPA): 4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 4.0 L
Also listed: turbo, mild hybrid, supercharged, plug-in hybrid
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Electrical system 32
Engine and cooling 17
Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 14

BMW 5 Series

Model years 2021–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns: 20
NHTSA owner complaints: 77
EPA combined mpg: 20–31
Engines (EPA): 4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 4.4 L
Also listed: turbo, mild hybrid, hybrid, plug-in hybrid
Drive (EPA): AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

Brakes 21
Electrical system 14
Forward collision avoidance 11

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Genesis G80 VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a G80

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Blue Genesis G80 (second generation) sedan, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

Before purchasing a used G80, locate the VIN on the dashboard plate and cross-reference it against the door jamb sticker, trunk lid label, and engine bay stamp. VIN decode should confirm the original market designation. The RG3 generation starts with the 2021 model year; the VIN’s 10th character (M for 2021) shows which side of that line a car falls on.

Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge

The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.

FAQ

Common Genesis G80 VIN questions

Which Genesis G80 model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2018 leads with 95, ahead of the 2017 (66) and 2019 (27). Those first two alone make up 67% of the 241 G80 complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Genesis G80 had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 14 vehicle campaigns for model years 2017–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns. By generation, RG3 leads with 8. Then come the DH (6), and a campaign can span two generations.

Which Genesis G80 recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 21V-160, 24V-107, 19V-538, 24V-191, 21V-208 and 26V-229. Park-outside advisories came with 21V-160 and 24V-107. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

Which G80 generation am I looking at?

By US model year, the DH is 2017–2020 and the RG3 2021–2026. Read the year off the VIN’s 10th character (M is 2021).

What fuel economy does the Genesis G80 get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2021–2026 RG3 at 18–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive, up from 18–22 mpg for the 2017–2020 DH (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Genesis G80 compare with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series on recalls?

For 2021–2026 models the G80 has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 27, the BMW 5 Series 20. Complaints run 42, 98 and 77 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

What crash rating does the Genesis G80 have?

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 G80 5 stars overall. Both rated versions, RWD and AWD, get that score.

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