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2017 Genesis G80 problems

NHTSA has received 87 complaints about the 2017 Genesis G80, and 25% of them involve electrical system. After that come engine (20%) and drivetrain & axles (10%).

At a glance

Complaints
87 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Electrical system 25% of complaints
Crashes and fires
5 and 0
Injuries and deaths
5 and 0
Typical mileage
23,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Electrical system 25%
  • Engine 20%
  • Drivetrain & axles 10%
  • Brakes 7%
  • Steering 6%
  • Wipers, windshield & visibility 5%
  • Wheels 5%
  • Forward collision avoidance 3%
  • Body & structure 3%
  • Air bags 1%

When problems show up

Complaints by mileage, 2017 Genesis G80 Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 23,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 14 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 10 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 4 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 3 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 0 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 0 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 0 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 23,000 miles
Based on 31 complaints that include mileage. 90% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
View the numbers
MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles14
20k to 40k miles10
40k to 60k miles4
60k to 80k miles3
80k to 100k miles0
100k to 120k miles0
120k to 140k miles0
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Among the 31 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 23,000 miles.

Safety-related details: 5 complaints mention a crash; 5 injuries reported.

It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai genesis g80. While driving 55 MPH, the contact's vehicle was involved in a front end collision with another vehicle. The contact initially depressed the brake pedal, but the automatic emergency braking (aeb) feature did not activate. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The "check aeb system" warning indicator illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 8,300.

Reported at 8,300 miles, February 2018 CrashInjury

On May 9, 2023 @ 3pm. We were traveling at @60 mph when another vehicle pulled out in front of us. I hit brakes and swerved to miss the vehicle (which I did miss). I slid @ 350 feet, hit two divided highway medians/curbs and hit a concreted double legged (with at least 4 crossbars) stop sign with large solar panel and flashing lights. The front driver side of was crushed, the windshield and sunroof shattered as the solar panel and lights of the sign hit the car.

May 2023 CrashInjury

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai genesis g80. When the contact started the vehicle, the side view mirrors did not retract. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was provided a loaner vehicle. The failure mileage was 7,800.

Reported at 7,800 miles, February 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai genesis g80. The contact stated that the headlights were turned towards the ground which made it difficult to drive at night. The contact could not see the road or objects ahead. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mccafferty hyundai sales inc. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000.

Reported at 6,000 miles, July 2018

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