2017 Genesis G80: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
63
Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
3
Injuries
57.1
Severity index
Severity index 57.1 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 136 2017 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2017 Genesis G80 ranks 70 of 136 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 49% of its model-year peers. See the full 2017 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 21 | 33.3% |
| ENGINE | 16 | 25.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | 11.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | 11.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 9.5% |
| STEERING | 4 | 6.3% |
| WHEELS | 4 | 6.3% |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | 4.8% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 21 of 63 complaints (33.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 1.7x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V160000 | 10/03/2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 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. |
| 24V107000 | 13/02/2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.