2017 Genesis G80 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 13%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Genesis G80, 13% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,300 miles.
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.
“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“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“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“This vehicle experienced an engine overheating failure while driving, five days after a cooling-system repair (radiator hoses, valve cover gaskets, spark plugs) had been completed at the dealership. The dashboard displayed an explicit Engine has overheated warning, and the vehicle could not continue to be driven. The vehicle was returned to the dealership. Per their own written statement, there were no signs of engine damage related to the overheating concern at that time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11758937, filed 2026-08“The contact owns a 2017 Genesis G80. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power for approximately 2-3 seconds. The contact stated that there was a loud thump when the transmission shifted gear. The vehicle was taken a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission was shifting rough between 2nd to 3rd gear and 4th to 5th gear. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11630914, filed 2024-12, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11009768Oct 31, 2024Certain GV70 (JK1, JK1A), GV80 (JX1) and G80 (RG3) vehicles may have a hum or whine noise condition from the rear differential at certain speeds. This bulletin describes the…
- 10253275Apr 9, 2024This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on…
- 10202185Sep 29, 2021When servicing a vehicle with a âCheck Engine lightâ and any of the DTCs listed below, follow the Service Procedure to replace the related solenoid and E-module or park…
- 10202184Sep 8, 2021This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to replace the solenoids listed below for harsh shift and/or shift flare during the 2~3, 3~4 or 4~5 upshift.
- 10253037Jun 25, 2021This TSB provides a procedure to replace the solenoids listed below for slipping, shift flare and/or harsh shift during the 2~3, 3~4 or 4~5 upshift.
- 10199103Jun 25, 2021Drive the vehicle with the ATF at normal operating temperature (158~212°F) (70~100°C). If the vehicle has a shift flare and/or harsh 2~3, 3~4 or 4~5 upshift, follow the…
- 10180991Sep 24, 2020The bulletin describes the procedure to measure and set propeller shaft angles to optimize driveline vibration performance on certain 2017-2018MY 3.8L AWD G80 (DH) vehicles.
- 10176181May 4, 2020The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
- 10174807Apr 17, 2020The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
- 10174801Apr 9, 2020Certain Genesis G80 and G90 vehicles may experience the Shift By Wire (SBW) system slipping into Neutral when shifting from Reverse to Drive or Drive to Reverse. Replace the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Genesis G80
22 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSeats
2 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.
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