KnownCarProblems2017 Genesis G80 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Genesis G80, most often about the electrical (33% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about G80 model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory3 recalls for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2017 Genesis G80 problems
Electrical
22 complaints · 33%Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, starter assembly.
The contact owns a 2017 Genesis G80. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, there was a loud sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle loses motive power and power steering functionality. The contact manually steered the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2017 Genesis G80. The contact stated that the vehicle shutoff while driving in the rain. There was an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number…
Engine
17 complaints · 26%The contact owns a 2017 Genesis G80. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. Meriden hyundai (318 s broad st, meriden, ct 06450, ([phone]) diagnosed the vehicle, but did not find a failure. The vehicle was not…
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…
Transmission
9 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 24,500 miles.
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…
The contact owns a 2017 Genesis G80. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and vibrated abnormally while changing gears. The vehicle was taken to webb hyundai located at 1000 west 81st ave merrillville in 46410, and diagnosed with a defective transmission. The contact was informed…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 11%Brakes
6 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2017 hyundai Genesis G80. While driving 55 MPH, the contact's vehicle was involved in a front end collision with another vehicle. The contact initially depressed the brake pedal, but the automatic emergency braking (aeb) feature did not activate. There were no injuries and a police report was filed.…
Steering
5 complaints · 8%12/31/2017 1000 am nebraska temperature around -1, windchill -25-30, left heated garage drove 40 miles parked the car, front of the car into the wind at a parking lot, return about 1.5 hours later and the steering assist would not work. Appears the cold temps effected the steering somehow also received an immediate…
The contact owns a 2017 Genesis G80. While driving various speeds and making left turns, the steering wheel would not return to its normal position. The contact indicated that the failure only occurred while making left turns and would return to the straight position after making right turns. The vehicle was taken to…
Wheels and tires
5 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: sidewall.
The owner has had two blowouts in about 6 weeks. He got the vehicle in december 2017. This is january 25, 2018 the car came with continental procontact 19" 245-45r/19" the load is 98w. His 2017 g70 had its tires recalled. And changed. I find it very suspicious that one car had two blowouts. I love my husband and I…
Bought car as new may 2018. 1 blow out and 4 wouod be bliwouts if I didnt see bubble in tires problems are with the front tires 33 psi is incorrect on road balance machine I proved tires are under inflated. I made hyundai aware I own the car 10 weeks it sat at 2 dealerships a total of 3 weeks between ordering tires…
Visibility and wipers
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: rearview mirrors/devices, sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2017 hyundai Genesis G80. When the contact started the vehicle, the side view mirrors did not retract. The vehicle was taken to huffines hyundai in mckinney (located at 1301 n central expy mckinney, tx 75070 [phone]) who stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not…
Terrible blind spot resulting from side mirrors and roof pillars when turning right or left. Worse on right turns. Can't see pedestrians. The mirror and roof pillar creates a 24 inch wide blind spot. Making it worse is the fact that the power seat doesn't go high enough for me to see over mirrors( I am 5'8"). No…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Genesis G80 recalls
Seats: power adjust
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair has been performed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 7, 2026. Owners of hyundai vehicles may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Genesis owners may contact genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai recall number for this recall is 308 and genesis' recall number is 035g. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning october 13, 2026.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 hyundai genesis, and 2017-2020 genesis g80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Electrical: solenoid
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 15, 2024. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(h) and 018g(g).
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 genesis, 2017-2019 genesis g80, genesis g90, and 2019 genesis g70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 6, 2021. Owners can contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006g.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 genesis and 2017-2020 genesis g80 vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Questions about the 2017 Genesis G80
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Genesis G80?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (22 complaints); engine (17 complaints); transmission (9 complaints, typically around 24,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Genesis G80 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 8, 2026 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Genesis G80?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about G80 model year since 2000, with 66 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.