2026 Genesis G80 AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Large CarsAll-Wheel Drive
City
20
MPG
Highway
29
MPG
Combined
23
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
20
Hwy
29
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
15
Hwy
24
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $4,550/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,550

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,750

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
382 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
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$2,928/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,885/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,536/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,697/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,949/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,941/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,646/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,012/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,901/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 23 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2026 GENESIS G80 4 DR N/A 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: NoLane Departure Warning: No
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems5 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 5 owner complaints for the 2026 Genesis G80 AWD. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), brakes and steering. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
3
Brakes
3
Steering
1
Speed Control
1
Engine
1
Electrical System
1

2026 Genesis G80 AWD problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Brakes: 3 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
3
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 04/10/2026Crash1 InjuryODI#11730299
This is a follow-up to complaint #11714226 regarding an ongoing safety defect. The defect has now resulted in a crash. The vehicle experiences repeated unintended braking at highway speeds (50–79 mph…
Speed ControlFiled: 01/29/2026ODI#11714226
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 w…
BrakesFiled: 12/27/2025ODI#11707234
I am submitting this report to document a serious and dangerous safety defect involving my Genesis G70. Note - Your system pulls my VIN as a G80, I own a G70. On two separate occasions, the vehicle…

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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