CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Genesis G80 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (22 reports).
2017 Genesis G80 recalls
Front seat motors can overheat and cause a fire
Certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles have front power seat motors that may overheat because the power seat control switch can get stuck.
Water in starter can short circuit and cause engine fire
Water can enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short.
ABS Module Can Short Circuit and Cause an Engine Fire
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module in these vehicles can malfunction and short circuit.
Most common 2017 Genesis G80 problems
Problem areas named in the 67 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Engine | 17 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Wheels | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 |
What owners report
The passenger side power seat engaged itself, moved all the way forward, continued to move forward when attempts were made to move it back, then burned out. There was no fire, but the seat has become non-functional due to the motor failure.
As I am driving and I make a turn, the wheel actually locks and I cannot steer. It was very frightening. At first I thought it was the lane change device, but I made sure that was off, and it happened twice more. I had the car towed to the Napleton Hyundai dealership in Lake park, FL and they said the entire steering column needs to be replaced. They quoted over $10,000 for the repair. THe car is a 2017 Genesis G80 with 23,000 original miles. THere were no warning lamps or other symptoms.
This vehicle experienced an engine overheating failure while driving, five days after a cooling-system repair (radiator hoses, valve cover gaskets, spark plugs) had been completed at the dealership. The dashboard displayed an explicit "Engine has overheated" warning, and the vehicle could not continue to be driven. The vehicle was returned to the dealership. Per their own written statement, there were "no signs of engine damage related to the overheating concern" at that time. The vehicle's own mileage record shows it did not leave the dealership's lot for nearly a month afterward, despite a written claim that the shop foreman had personally test driven it before release. After that releas
My 2017 Genesis G80 3.8L, VIN [XXX], has approximately 43,840 miles and intermittently slips or shifts improperly between approximately third and fifth gears while driving and causes harsh jolts forward. Jenkins Genesis confirmed the condition, stated that the transmission was slipping from the 3â5 clutch area, and recommended complete transmission replacement. The malfunction is unpredictable and creates a risk of sudden loss or interruption of propulsion while merging, crossing an intersection, changing lanes or driving at highway speed. A driver may press the accelerator but not receive the expected forward power. A [XXX] infant is regularly transported in the vehicle. The vehicle als
WHEN YOU PRESS ON THE GAS ACCELERATOR- THE CAR ONLY MOVES AT A FEW MILES PER HOUR. THIS IS INTERMITTENT BUT MAKES THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE AND VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IN TRAFFIC. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED BUT NOW GENEIS SAYS IT IS ANOTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUE AND THE CAR NEEDS A NEW HARNESS- BUT GENSIS NO LONGER MAKES THIS PART (THE HARNESS) SO GENESIS EVEN UNDER MY WARRANTY CANNOT FIX THE CAR GENESIS SAYS IT IS A HARNESS ISSUE AND THEY DON'T HAVE AND CANNOT GET THE PART- HENCE THEY CANNOT FIX THE CAR
2017 Genesis G80 questions
Does the 2017 Genesis G80 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Genesis G80: Front seat motors can overheat and cause a fire; Water in starter can short circuit and cause engine fire; ABS Module Can Short Circuit and Cause an Engine Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Genesis G80?
Based on 67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (22), Engine (17), Power Train (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Genesis G80 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.