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Genesis G80 Acceleration problems by year

6 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Genesis G80's acceleration & cruise control. Unintended acceleration, surging, throttle problems and cruise or adaptive cruise faults.

Acceleration complaints by model year

YearAcceleration complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest G80 acceleration complaints

2026 Genesis G80Acceleration & cruise controlBrakesDriver assistance

While driving at highway speeds (55-73 mph), the vehicle has repeatedly and unexpectedly applied the brakes on its own and on at least one occasion experienced a loss of power. These events occurred without any vehicles, pedestrians, or obstacles present, and without any driver input. Road and weather conditions did not warrant braking. On multiple occasions, the vehicle suddenly decelerated while adaptive cruise control was engaged, then immediately re-accelerated back to the set speed. This created a serious...

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risk of being rear-ended or involved in a high-speed collision. On one occasion, the vehicle experienced a loss of power while driving at highway speed, requiring immediate driver intervention to avoid a dangerous situation. These incidents make the vehicle feel unpredictable and unsafe to operate as intended. I regularly transport family members, and these failures place my safety and the safety of others at significant risk of serious injury or death. The vehicle has been inspected by an authorized Genesis dealership on two separate occasions. Despite extended road testing, the dealership has stated they were unable to reproduce the issue and no permanent repair has been performed. The manufacturer has been notified, and the defect remains unresolved. No warning lights or messages were present prior to the incidents. The failures occur suddenly and without advance indication.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Service brakes · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11714226
2025 Genesis G80Acceleration & cruise control

On Oct 14, 2025 I was traveling on route 287 north in cruise control set at 67 mph. Suddenly the dashboard screen went black and the car floored itself. The gas pedal went to the floor. It took a few seconds to realize what was going on. When the dashboard lit back up I was going over 100 mph. I quickly applied the brakes which disengaged it. It never happened again. The car is currently at the dealership but they could not reproduce the problem. They said it did not throw a code either. I felt it was important to report this so I am.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11700956
2021 Genesis G80Electrical systemAcceleration & cruise controlBrakes

All lights warning lights illuminate and gauges stop working. Loss of functionality includes critical control and safety systems and features: •No Speedometer •No Turn Signals •No Tachometer •Odometer not recording miles •Airbag warning •Electric power steering system warning •Steering and driving assist failure •Brake System Failure Warning •ABS Failure Warning •Collision avoidance system failure (forward and rearward) •Check engine •AWD system warning •Lane keep and lane change assist system failure •Blind spot...

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monitoring system failure •Reverse and surround view camera failures •No infotainment or radio control on center stack •Windows and trunk release inoperable •All in-car electronics •On-board maintenance system warnings, random resets All off the above failures occurred without any prior indication of an issue, while vehicle was in motion and being driven on public roads with other drivers and vehicles nearby. These are repeat and reoccurring issues, first appearing at approximately 3,900mi on 01/20/2022. This vehicle is not safe to be driven. It is a danger to its driver (me) and passengers, and also all other nearby vehicles and pedestrians. It remains at Genesis of Akron, despite the inability to be repaired. On November 18, 2022 they required me to turn in the loaner I had been given and I was informed neither Genesis of Akron nor Genesis USA will provide safe transportation during the arbitration or lemon investigation period(s).

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed control · Service brakesNHTSA 11494305
2019 Genesis G80Acceleration & cruise controlCrash1 injury

While entering a parking space at approximately 5 mph the gas pedal stuck and accelerated causing the car to jump curb and hit a wall causing severe damage to car and driver.The engine was still rerving and had to be shut down after the incident.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11460716
2017 Genesis G80Transmission & drivetrainAcceleration & cruise controlEngine & cooling

2017 Genesis g80, all wheel drive, 3.8 L engine. Car was being driven on a 4 lane expressway in heavy, rush hour traffic using advanced cruise control set near speed limit. G80 was in the left lane attempting to pass a vehicle on the right. There was a vehicle ahead of the g80. Driver noticed another vehicle coming up fast from behind until it was very close to the rear of the g80. When driver attempted to accelerate away from tailgating car, engine revved, and did not engage. It appeared disconnected from...

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transmission as if in neutral. Tachometer needle swung wildly. Vehicle slowed since it was not engaged, creating more risk from tailgater. The tachometer behavior and gear neutrality persisted for approximately five seconds and then engine engaged. Took car to dealer who was unable to replicate behavior or detect system errors after three days of work. Dealer reported that manufacturer's engineers were unable to recommend anything. No repairs made.

Filed Incident Power train · Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 11282092
2019 Genesis G80Acceleration & cruise controlBrakesCrash1 injury

I was involved in an auto accident. The front driver side quarter panel was hit. No airbags deployed in either car. Immediately upon the collision, I tried to stop the car, but it accelerated on it's own. The car would not stop. I made a split decision to pull into a parking lot and then contemplated driving the car into a tree to stop it. I then decided to drive over a curbed divider that had a 3 foot hedge. I got the car to stop 8 feet after running over the hedge. I have no idea what happened, but did...

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have a clear thought process to get the car to stop. I opted to run over a 3 foot box hedge instead of into a tree. I have no clue why the car accelerated the way it did. The car is now considered a "total loss".

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Service brakesNHTSA 11279106

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