2017 Genesis G80: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
65 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
23,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 25 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 20 of 65 complaints (30.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 13 | 20.0% |
| Braking behavior | 11 | 16.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 9.2% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 6.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Engine | 17 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Wheels | 4 |
| Structure:Body | 3 |
Electrical System: 20; Engine: 17; Power Train: 9; Unknown Or Other: 7; Service Brakes: 4; Steering: 4; Wheels: 4; Structure:Body: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 16 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 16; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (16). 40 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 5 |
2017: 3; 2018: 4; 2019: 7; 2020: 5; 2021: 9; 2022: 3; 2023: 5; 2024: 19; 2025: 5; 2026: 5
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 13 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11001366 · 2017-06-26 (June 26, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI GENESIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY LOUD NOISE FROM THE AREA OF THE SUN ROOF, THE SUN ROOF FRACTURED WITH GLASS EMITTING ON THE OUT SIDE AND INNER AREA OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE FAILURE HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE SCHEDULED FOR AN APPOINTMENT WITH (TIPTON HYUNDAI, 450 MORRISON RD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526, [phone removed] ). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE TO DETERMINE THEIR RECOMMENDED SOLUTION TO REPLACE THE PART AND TO DETERMINE IF A D…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 11001366 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11004141 · 2017-07-10 (July 10, 2017)
TL* 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 removed]) WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO HUFFINES HYUNDAI PLANO (LOCATED AT 909 COIT RD PLANO TX 75075 [phone removed]) AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER:…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11004141 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11057767 · 2017-12-31 (December 31, 2017)
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 WARNING AT START UP TO TAKE CAR TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND POSSIBLE REPAIR. DEALER IS NOT OPEN UNTIL TUESDAY. MANAGED TO GET HOME PUT BACK IN GARAGE, CHECKED STEERING ASSIST ABOUT 3 HOURS LATER AND THE STEERING ASSIST WAS WOR…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 11057767 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11064667 · 2018-01-24 (January 24, 2018)
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 FEEL THAT THIS FACT HAS ENDANGERED HIS LIFE AND I AM ALERTING YOU TO A POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEM AND THIS WILL PERHAPS SAVE LIVES. I THINK THAT THE LOAD OF THE CAR IS TOO GREAT OR THE WHEEL BASE IS TOO LONG FOR THE TIRES, BUT I A…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11064667 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11075173 · 2018-02-27 (February 27, 2018)
TL* 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. THE "CHECK AEB SYSTEM" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,300. *TT *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 8,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11075173 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11112993 · 2018-07-23 (July 23, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI GENESIS G80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TURNED TOWARDS THE GROUND WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. THE CONTACT COULD NOT SEE THE ROAD OR OBJECTS AHEAD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MCCAFFERTY HYUNDAI SALES INC. (1106 E LINCOLN HWY, LANGHORNE, PA 19047, [phone removed] 3004), BUT NO FAILURE COULD BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11112993 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11113632 · 2018-07-25 (July 25, 2018)
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 AND FIGHTING OVER WHO'S PAYING FOR IT. I ASKED MANY TIMES FOR A REGIONAL MGR TO LOOK AT THIS CAR. THEY ARE TOTALLY NEGLIGENT. NOBODY LOOKED AT AND NOBODY DROVE. WHAT THEY SAY IS TIRE MFG SAYS THAT 33 PSI IS BEST PERFORMANCE AND BE…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11113632 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11204018 · 2019-04-26 (April 26, 2019)
TL* 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 removed]) DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE, BUT DID NOT FIND A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11204018 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
21V160000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
Reported: 2021-03-10 (March 10, 2021)
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.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V107000 · Electrical System:Starter Assembly:Solenoid
Reported: 2024-02-13 (February 13, 2024)
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.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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).
NHTSA campaign record ↗