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Genesis G80Model year report

2017 Genesis G80 Problems

Compared with other Genesis G80 years

Typical for this model

50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2019

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
67filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
23,000miles, 25 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 3.8L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Genesis G80 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of the 2017 G80 most often write about two kinds of trouble: waiting on open safety recalls for which no fix or part was available, and an oil pressure light that comes on at idle and clears when the engine revs. A smaller but consistent group describes harsh or slipping transmission shifts, and several report sunroof glass that cracked or shattered while driving. Reports span a wide mileage range, with many appearing between roughly 20,000 and 65,000 miles.

  1. Electrical system

    Recall notices with no remedy or parts available

    • 15 complaints (22%)
    • median 44,000 mi at 7.5 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
    • filed 2021–2024

    Owners say they received notice of a starter-related fire risk recall (24V107000) and an ABS module recall (21V160000) but were told by dealers and the manufacturer that parts were not yet available. Some describe repeated calls and no repair date; others were told they could keep driving or wait. A few say the vehicle later failed to start or shut off while driving and connect that to the recall. Mostly reported in 2024-2025, with vehicles ranging from a few thousand to about 78,000 miles.

    Recall 24V107000Recall 21V160000

    What to check: Ask whether both recalls (24V107000 starter and 21V160000 ABS module) have actually been completed, not just received, and request documentation of the remedy work.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I was made aware that my car has a recall. I took it to the dealership (World Car Kia Hyundai North, San Antonio, TX) to get fixed and they told me that there is no remedy for it. I stressed to them that I was worried about my car and that I have a child that is always in the car with me. They told me to keep looking on google and that google would tell me when there is a fix. I would like a different car or my money back but it seems like they will not do that for me.”

    NHTSA complaint #11583934, filed 2024-04

    “Recall 24V107000 issued 2-13-2024 for compartment fire while parked or driving. I received such recall from Genesis within the past two weeks, now 5-13-2024, not promptly as it should have been since it is a high rise of danger to users and passengers. Today I called the Genesis Customer care, there remains no remedy, and the agent could not authorize a rental car. I could rent a car at my expense and submit a claim once the remedy is installed and I may be refunded that cost. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11588406, filed 2024-05
  2. Engine

    Oil pressure light on at idle, off with revs

    • 9 complaints (13%)
    • typically at 7.3 yrs old
    • filed 2023–2026

    Owners describe the oil pressure warning light coming on when stopped or idling and going out once engine speed rises, with oil level checking normal. Several say a dealer replaced the oil pressure sender or sensor and its harness; others say a shop declined the job because of where the sensor sits. The reports consistently describe the light behavior rather than engine noise or oil loss. Often around 60,000-65,000 miles, but a few owners report it at any mileage.

    2 related service bulletins

    What to check: Check whether the oil pressure sender and its harness have been replaced; look for service records and watch for the light at a hot idle during a test drive.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The hyundai genesis and the genesis G80 have an oil pressure sensor defect. Practically, everyone i know with a genesis, in particular the 3.8 L engine, has this issue. The oil pressure sensor illuminates even though the engine oil level is fine and this issue can occur at any time regardless of mileage. I'd be surprised if this issue has not been reported to you all.”

    NHTSA complaint #11630128, filed 2024-12

    “oil Pressure sending unit I tried to get it fixed at a local shop but they refused because it was too tough a job for their skill level, I was confused about s until I saw a video showing the sensor being under the manifold and between cylinders and someone had broken their timing cover while replacing. Driving with the faulty sensor could lead to not knowing if an oil pump has failed causing engine failure upon driving. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11520062, filed 2023-05
  3. Transmission and drivetrain

    Harsh, slipping or jolting transmission shifts

    • 7 complaints (10%)
    • median 31,500 mi at 3.1 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2019–2026

    Complaints describe jerking, hesitation and hard shifts between gears, sometimes with a thump from underneath, and occasional brief loss of power. Dealers in some cases diagnosed clutch slip or internal transmission faults and recommended replacement or repair; others could not reproduce the problem or did not repair it because warranty coverage had ended. Reported from roughly 10,000 to 60,000 miles, at varied speeds and during normal gear changes.

    5 related service bulletins

    What to check: Drive the car from cold through several gear changes and note any flare, thump or hesitation; ask whether shift-related service bulletins were performed and whether the transmission fluid was serviced.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Approximately May or June of 2022 I noticed my 2017 Genesis g80 began intermittently hesitating and hard shifting when I was driving so being that I hadn't had it even a year I contacted the dealer and Genesis. I was told the warranty was up with Genesis and advised to contact the extended warranty by Carvana (the dealer). …”

    NHTSA complaint #11501483, filed 2023-01

    “Subject: Safety Concern Regarding 2017 Genesis G80 Dear NHTSA, I am writing to report an ongoing issue with my 2017 Genesis G80. While driving, I have experienced a significant safety concern related to the vehicle's acceleration. Specifically, when accelerating at various speeds, the vehicle begins to jerk abruptly and violently, causing a potentially dangerous situation on the road. After seeking advice, I was informed that the problem might be related to the engine malfunctioning or failing. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11633588, filed 2025-01
  4. Engine

    Engine stalling or shutting off while driving

    • 5 complaints (7%)
    • median 50,500 mi at 5.9 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2019–2025

    Several owners describe the engine shutting off without warning while driving, sometimes accompanied by loss of electrical power or instruments, and in a few cases the car restarted after being shifted to park. Dealers in some instances did not diagnose or repair the vehicle; a few owners link the behavior to the starter recall. Reported across a wide mileage range, including under 25,000 miles and up past 75,000.

    Recall 24V107000

    What to check: Ask for the recall repair history, and during a test drive check for any stumble, warning lights or electrical resets.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “While driving on an incline toward a stop sign, the vehicle turned off. While moving forward as cars pulled out of the stop sign the car lurched (similar to if you were hit from behind) and all screens went dark and all electronics went off. Everything came back on within 1-2 seconds and the car proceeded as normal.”

    NHTSA complaint #11252875, filed 2019-09

    “While driving the engine simply stops and won't restart. When this happens, the key fob won't lock the car or unlock the trunk. The trunk opening button won't open the trunk. It just flashes the parking light and gives a sound.”

    NHTSA complaint #11687871, filed 2025-09

Buying note. Check that both open recalls have been remedied with documentation before purchase, and budget for a possible oil pressure sender repair and transmission inspection given how often owners mention them. A pre-purchase inspection that includes a hot-idle check and a full gear-shift drive is worthwhile.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 67 consumer complaints for the 2017 Genesis G80. 25 of the complaints include a mileage, and 88% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 23,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 99 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 2 Genesis G80 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Seats (2), Air bags (1), Exterior lighting (1), Lane departure (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Hyundai Motor America and Genesis Motor America are recalling my 2017 Genesis G80 vehicle to address a risk with anti-lock break system (ABS) modules because it could malfunction internally and case an electrical short over time potentially resulting in engine compartment fire. I contacted the dealership and they claim that do not have the required part to resolve the issue. Also they do not have an estimated delivery date for the part. Please advise.”

NHTSA complaint #11421688, filed 2021-06

Engine: “2017 Genesis G80, all wheel drive, 3.8 l engine. Car was being driven on a 4 lane expressway in heavy, rush hour traffic using advanced cruise control set near speed limit. G80 was in the left lane attempting to pass a vehicle on the right. There was a vehicle ahead of the G80. Driver noticed another vehicle coming up fast from behind until it was very close to the rear of the G80. When driver attempted to accelerate away from tailgating car, engine revved, and did not engage. It appeared disconnected from transmission as if in neutral. Tachometer needle swung wildly. …”

NHTSA complaint #11282092, filed 2019-11, 24,300 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2017 Genesis G80. The contact stated occasionally while shifting into gear, the vehicle jolted, with an abnormal sound coming from underneath the hood. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the warranty had expired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11604274, filed 2024-07, 40,000 miles

Other or unknown: “I have a Genesis G-80 2017 There was a recall earlier this year and I took my car in for that repair about a month ago. As of 7/12/21, my car feels hot from the floor up. My air conditioner works fine When I park my car in the garage and close the door, it is so hot until I will leave the gavrage door open. The recall was for the ABS system to hae a fuse system replaced that could affect more than breaks (this is what I was told). Specifically, the car was at risk for catching on fire because of this fuse. …”

NHTSA complaint #11426198, filed 2021-07

Mileage when problems were reported

88% of the 25 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,300 and 38,000 miles.

32%0–1032%10–2524%25–508%50–754%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (25 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 23,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2018202020222024192026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Genesis G80. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
G80 · sedan AWD★★★★★5 / 5555 · 9.5% risk
G80 · sedan RWD★★★★★5 / 5555 · 9.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2017 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2018: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2017 Genesis G80 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
G80 AWD3.8L 6-cyl8-speed automatic162519$3,550
G80 RWD3.8L 6-cyl8-speed automatic182822$3,050
G80 RWD5.0L 8-cyl8-speed automatic152318$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2017 Genesis G80 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 99 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 99 bulletins →

Other model years of the Genesis G80

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20269—1523—Too new
2023922,7504526—Too new
2022721,9044526—Not enough data
2021929,0344526—Not enough data
20201112,0003520—Not enough data
2019277,000452024 · FewerRising
20189815,000752091 · MoreRising
20176723,000352250 · TypicalRising

All Genesis G80 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Genesis G80?

Owners of the 2017 G80 most often write about two kinds of trouble: waiting on open safety recalls for which no fix or part was available, and an oil pressure light that comes on at idle and clears when the engine revs. The issues reported most often: Recall notices with no remedy or parts available; Oil pressure light on at idle, off with revs; Harsh, slipping or jolting transmission shifts.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Genesis G80 have?

NHTSA recorded 67 consumer complaints for the 2017 Genesis G80 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Genesis G80 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 22 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine with 17.

Has the 2017 Genesis G80 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2017 Genesis G80 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2017 Genesis G80 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Genesis G80 get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Genesis G80 (G80 RWD, 3.8L 6-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 18 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Genesis G80 reported?

Among the 25 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 23,000 miles and the middle half falls between 8,300 and 38,000 miles; 88% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.