DecodedCars2027 Genesis G80
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2027 models.
- Class
- Large Cars
- Engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 23 combined · 20 city / 29 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 7 similar 2027 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2027 Genesis G80 is a large car offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl turbo and 3.5L 6-cyl turbo) and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway), 5% worse than the 2027 large car average of 24.2 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
What changed for 2027
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2026 G80 — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2026; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2026 G80 →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G80 AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 / 29 / 23 | -5% | $3,550 | 380 |
| G80 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 24 / 18 | -26% | $4,550 | 483 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2027 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2027 Genesis G80.
Similar 2027 large cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Genesis G80 (this car) | 23 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2027 BMW 7 Series | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Audi A8 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Lucid Air | 512 mi | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Audi S8 | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Audi A6 e-tron | 395 mi | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 BMW i7 | 373 mi | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (1)
Electrical System › Ignition › Coil · Jul 29, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V493000 · 42 vehicles
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2027 Genesis G80 vehicles. The ignition coil ground bolt may be loose, resulting in an engine misfire or stall while driving.
- Risk
- An misfire or loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will tighten the ignition coil ground bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's number for this recall is 034G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov July 31, 2026.
Not every 2027 Genesis G80 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2027 Genesis G80 in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Other G80 years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 G80 | 23 | 196.5 in | Not rated | 1 | 9 |
| 2025 G80 | 24 | 196.5 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 3 |
| 2024 G80 | 25 | 196.5 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 G80 | 26 | 196.5 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 11 |
| 2022 G80 | 26 | 196.5 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 7 |
| 2021 G80 | 26 | 196.5 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 9 |
| 2020 G80 | 21 | 196.5 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 11 |
| 2019 G80 | 21 | 196.5 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 27 |
| 2018 G80 | 22 | 196.5 in | ★★★★★ | 7 | 98 |
| 2017 G80 | 22 | 196.5 in | Not rated | 3 | 67 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Genesis. How we calculate this →