2017 Genesis G80 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2017 Genesis G80, 3% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Drivers seat track has play in side to side or front to back motion when cornering. This has been acknowledged by my local Genesis service provider. He said we tighten the tracks, so let me know if it persists . (in warranty period ;36 months) it continues to be an issue on cornering and braking.”
NHTSA complaint #11299921, filed 2020-01, 22,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11773347, filed 2026-10Related recalls
- 26V664000Oct 8, 2026Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat…Covers: Genesis G80 2017–2020, Hyundai Genesis 2015–2016
Related service bulletins
- 10173551Mar 26, 2020Some vehicles may experience seat noise and/or possible wobble movement from the seat bottom when the vehicle is turning. This bulletin describes the procedure to install an…
- 10172230Feb 28, 2020Certain 2017-2018 G80 (DH) vehicles may have a condition where the seat backboard comes loose. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the seat backboard clip.
- 10167756Oct 8, 2019Certain 2017-2018 G80 (DH) vehicles may have a condition where the seat backboard comes loose. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the seat backboard clip.
- 10167239Oct 8, 2019Certain 2017-2018 G80 (DH) vehicles may have a condition where the seat backboard comes loose. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the seat backboard clip.
- 10253030Sep 24, 2019Some vehicles may experience seat noise from seat bottom when vehicle is turning. This bulletin describes the procedure to install an e-ring clip to the tilt pipe housing on the…
- 10165460Aug 13, 2019This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the seat backboard clip. Some vehicles may experience the seat backboard coming loose.
- 10127013Dec 15, 2017This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the front seat cushion tilt pipe housing. If wobble and/or noise occurs from the front seat track assembly it is recommended to…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2017 Genesis G80
22 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Genesis G80
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology