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Genesis G80: which year should you buy?

We scored the 2017 to 2026 Genesis G80 year by year. None has a matured-enough record to earn an outright “Buy” yet, so treat this as a map of relative risk and lean on a professional inspection.

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202674/100
Too New

6 complaints · 1 recalls

202564/100
Unproven

3 complaints · 2 recalls

202464/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 2 recalls

202364/100
Unproven

8 complaints · 4 recalls

202264/100
Unproven

6 complaints · 4 recalls

202164/100
Unproven

9 complaints · 4 recalls

202064/100
Unproven

0 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201964/100
Caution

27 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201864/100
Caution

93 complaints · 6 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201764/100
Caution

63 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Genesis G80 head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Genesis G80 as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.