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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2019 Genesis G80 Sport

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
23Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE GENESIS G80 SPORT

The Genesis G80 Sport is a rear-wheel-drive luxury sports sedan aimed squarely at buyers who want European-rival refinement with a distinctly Korean edge. Slotting into the competitive mid-size luxury segment alongside the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the G80 Sport targets drivers who prioritize a polished, performance-tinged daily driver. Our coverage spans the 2019 and 2020 model years.

VERDICT

The 2019 Genesis G80 Sport earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 97 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Its 5-star rollover rating stands out for families and child-seat buyers. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • families prioritizing rollover safety
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Genesis G80 Sport as a compelling and underrated alternative in the mid-size luxury sedan segment, praising its upscale interior presentation, composed ride, and strong value proposition relative to its German and Japanese rivals. Most find it a serious, well-rounded choice rather than a compromise pick.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 9.5%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13090

Index breakdown

Crash protection70/70
Avoidance tech8.5/10
Defect record18.5/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Genesis G80 Sport at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

23 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

2reported crash
0reported fire
2reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 7Unknown Or Other 6Service Brakes 5Engine 4Vehicle Speed Control 2Forward Collision Avoidance 2

Other G80 Sport years

Rivals in Sedan (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 13090), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Genesis G80 Sport 2019. Class rank 12 of 119 in Sedan 2019. Methodology · Disclosure