2017 Genesis G80 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2017 Genesis G80 has 66 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 5 per year. That is more complaints per year than most G80 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Solenoid and Brake control module.

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (22 of 66), then Engine (17) and Powertrain (9). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2018

The 2018 G80 has 95 complaints, 8 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Genesis G80. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

Recall electrical system, starter, solenoid 2024-02-13 · NHTSA campaign 24V107000

Summary 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.

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).

Recall Brake control module 2021-03-10 · NHTSA campaign 21V160000

Summary 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.

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.

Complaints by component (66 total)

Electrical system

Engine

Powertrain

Steering

Service brakes

Wheels

Forward collision avoidance

Structure

Hydraulic brakes

Visibility

Visibility and wipers

Air bags

Exterior lighting

Lane departure

Latches, locks, and linkages

Seats

Speed control

Tires

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"As I am driving and I make a turn, the wheel actually locks and I cannot steer. It was very frightening. At first I thought it was the lane change device, but I made sure that was off, and it happened twice more. I had…"
Steering · filed 2026-09-24
"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…"
Powertrain, Engine, Lane departure · filed 2026-08-23
"My 2017 Genesis G80 3.8L, VIN [XXX], has approximately 43,840 miles and intermittently slips or shifts improperly between approximately third and fifth gears while driving and causes harsh jolts forward. Jenkins Genesis…"
Powertrain, Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-04
"WHEN YOU PRESS ON THE GAS ACCELERATOR- THE CAR ONLY MOVES AT A FEW MILES PER HOUR. THIS IS INTERMITTENT BUT MAKES THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE AND VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IN TRAFFIC. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED BUT NOW GENEIS…"
Steering, Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-06-17
"My oil light kept flashing on while driving until I come to complete stop. Had to take it to Genesis dealership in [XXX] Ms. They did a check on my vehicle and found the problem. I had to pay to replace these issues the…"
Engine · filed 2026-04-01

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2017 Genesis G80 4 DR AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars
2017 Genesis G80 4 DR RWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
G80 all-wheel drive	3.8L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	16	25	19 MPG	$3400
G80 rear-wheel drive	3.8L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	18	28	22 MPG	$2950
G80 rear-wheel drive	5L, 8-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	15	23	18 MPG	$4450

Specs and fitment

First generation (DH), 2017–2020

Body styles Sedan

Oil SAE 0W-30 (3.3L turbo and 5.0L V8; see owner manual for grade)

Tire size 245/45R18, 245/40R19 (Sport), 275/35R19 (rear on some 19-inch setups) front / 245/45R18, 245/40R19, 275/35R19 rear

Known issues for this generation

Recall 24V191000 covers certain 2018-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles with the 3.3-liter V6 turbocharged engine (along with other Genesis and Hyundai models). The left turbocharger oil feed pipe may deteriorate and leak oil, which can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire near hot components. Dealers replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe free of charge. This recall expands and replaces recall 19V-538; vehicles previously repaired under 19V-538 need the new remedy.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Genesis G80 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2017 Genesis G80?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (22 of 66), then Engine (17) and Powertrain (9). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2017 Genesis G80 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 G80 has 95 complaints, 8 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Genesis G80 been recalled?

The 2017 Genesis G80 has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Genesis G80?

Owners have filed 66 complaints about the 2017 Genesis G80 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Genesis G80 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Genesis G80 is 19.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Genesis G80 use?

U.S. owner manuals specify SAE 0W-30; capacity varies by engine (for example about 6.5 qt on the 2.5L turbo and 7.4 qt on the 3.5L turbo on second-generation models).

What tire sizes fit a Genesis G80?

U.S. manuals list sizes such as 245/50R18, 245/45R19, and 245/40R20 on later RG3 models; first-generation Sport trims may use staggered 275/35R19 rears—match the door-jamb label for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the Genesis G80?

Documented campaigns include 24V-191 (left turbo oil feed pipe on 2018-2020 3.3L turbo), 26V-229 (fuel pipe at the rail on 2021-2025), and 23V-094 (front seat belt pretensioners on 2021-2023); shared campaigns list other Genesis models in the same unit totals.