2022 Genesis G80 RWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Large CarsRear-Wheel Drive
City
23
MPG
Highway
32
MPG
Combined
26
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
23
Hwy
32
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $3,150/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,150

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
345 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Sedan

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.5L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,590/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,437/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,243/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,386/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,609/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,602/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,226/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,664/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,506/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,566/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 26 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2022 Genesis G80 4 DR AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability10.1%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
6
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History4

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems6 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 6 owner complaints for the 2022 Genesis G80 RWD. Top reported issues include power train, electrical system and fuel system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
2
Electrical System
2
Fuel System
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1

2022 Genesis G80 RWD problems by category: Power Train: 2 complaints, Electrical System: 2 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 07/30/2025ODI#11677255
Any time I step on the gas to accelerate from the current speed to by pass a car (by changing lanes), the transmission down shift to third gear and does not Up-shift causing the car to reach the top s…
Fuel SystemFiled: 01/07/2025ODI#11634705
The contact owns a 2022 Genesis G80. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V282000 (fuel system, gasoline)The contact stated that after the recall repair was completed, there…
Electrical SystemFiled: 01/03/2022ODI#11445977
I purchased a 2022 Genesis G80 RWD 2.5T Prestige. After driving the car for less than 500 miles I got a message on my dash board that said " Check Lane Change Assist Function" it had a picture of the …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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