no report yet
Front assembly: power adjust
Park outsideNewRisk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
2017 Genesis G80Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 66 owner complaints about the 2017 Genesis G80, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-107 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Genesis G80 has problems
66 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Electrical system
17Engine
9Power train
5Steering
4Wheels
4Service brakes
3Forward collision avoidance
3Structure
2Seats
129 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 22 | 0 |
| Engine | 17 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 2 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 12 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 Genesis G80 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Starter assembly: solenoid
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Genesis.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other G80 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the G80 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Genesis G80 safety ratings
2017 Genesis G80 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Genesis G80, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
In owners' words
What G80 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 3–5…
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…
The contact owns a 2017 Genesis G80. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked for a while, the contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and the contact was informed that the starter had failed. The contact received…
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