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2017 Genesis G80

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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65Owner complaints

Model-year median: 9

2Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
65
201795
201827
201910
2020
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Electrical System
22Engine
17Power Train
9Unknown Or Other
7Service Brakes
4
All reported categories
Steering
4Wheels
4Forward Collision Avoidance
3Structure
3Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2Visibility
2Visibility/wiper
2Air Bags
1Exterior Lighting
1Lane Departure
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Seats
1Tires
1Vehicle Speed Control
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

25 reports with mileage · 40 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports0 fire reports3 injury reports

Visibility/wiper complaints

2 reports
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24,500 miles · Dec 1, 2019
Visibility/wiper

WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH ON INTERSTATE HWY, OUR SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED. SR WAS CLOSED AND NO OBJECTS WERE SEEN OR FELT HITTING THE ROOF. NO CARS OR TRUCKS IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF OUR CAR. TEMP WAS ABOUT 65 F. HEADLINER WAS CLOSED SO MINIMAL GLASS ENTERED THE CABIN. NO INJURIES, NO OTHER CARS INVOLVED. CAR IS 27 MONT…

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WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH ON INTERSTATE HWY, OUR SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED. SR WAS CLOSED AND NO OBJECTS WERE SEEN OR FELT HITTING THE ROOF. NO CARS OR TRUCKS IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF OUR CAR. TEMP WAS ABOUT 65 F. HEADLINER WAS CLOSED SO MINIMAL GLASS ENTERED THE CABIN. NO INJURIES, NO OTHER CARS INVOLVED. CAR IS 27 MONTHS OLD WITH ABOUT 25K MILES. NO MAJOR PAST REPAIRS OR ACCIDENTS TO THE CAR IN THE PAST.

NHTSA ODI #11283136

15,000 miles · May 14, 2019
Visibility/wiper

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 ACCIDENT, ONLY C…

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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 ACCIDENT, ONLY CLOSE CALLS AND SURPRISES.

NHTSA ODI #11207469

Official recalls

2

24V107000 · Electrical System:starter Assembly:solenoid

Feb 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 & remedy

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).

21V160000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

Mar 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 & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

AQ23002 · Hyundai And Kia Abs Module Fires

Opened Nov 17, 2023 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

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-137, 21V-331, 22V-051, 22V-800, and 23V-652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.