
Engine repair for a 2018 Genesis G80
Engine repair for the 2018 Genesis G80: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.9 to 13.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2018 Genesis G80 for engine repair
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2018 Genesis G80: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.8 L | 3.3 L | 3.8 L | 3.3 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$4,100 | US$3,350 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,380 | $4,060 | $3,628 | $4,166 | $4,376 | $4,620 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2018 Genesis G80
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 97 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (22), unknown or other (17) and steering (16). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V664000 | 2026-10-08 | seats:front assembly:power adjust | Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire while parked or driving. |
| 24V191000 | 2024-03-08 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Genesis G80, 2017-2022 G90, and 2019-2022 G70 vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter V6 turbocharged engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe may deteriorate and leak oil. |
| 24V107000 | 2024-02-13 | electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid | 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 result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. |
| 21V160000 | 2021-03-10 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module | 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. |
| 19V538000 | 2019-07-19 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 and 2017-2018 Genesis G90 vehicles equipped with 3.3 liter turbocharged engines. The turbocharger oil supply pipe may have a loose seal, causing oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold. |
| 18V496000 | 2018-07-27 | air bags:sensor:occupant classification | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly detect that an adult is in the passenger seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. In the event of a crash, if a child or infant is in the seat, the front passenger air bag may deploy... |
| 18V305000 | 2018-05-10 | visibility:glass, side/rear | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Genesis G80 and Genesis G90 vehicles. The windshield and rear window on these vehicles may have been installed with incorrect primer, potentially reducing the glass bonding strength. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Engine repair for the 2018 Genesis G80
Need engine work for the 2018 Genesis G80? We arrange it with a trusted shop; the work is never done by CarmaCars. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Details the shop needs
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.8L 6-cylinder. Its powertrain is the 3.8L 6-cylinder with rear-wheel drive.
What CarmaCars does here
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Car care, briefly
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Questions first?
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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