2017 Genesis G80 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Genesis G80. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (22), Engine (17), Power Train (9).
Key takeaways
- 65 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 | 34% |
| Engine | 17 | 26% |
| Power Train | 9 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 9% |
| Steering | 4 | 6% |
| Wheels | 4 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 5% |
| Structure | 3 | 5% |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Genesis G80 4 DR RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Genesis G80 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,engine,lane Departure - filed 2026-08-23
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. Th...
Power Train,electrical System,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-08-04
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 confirmed the condition, stated that the transmission was slipping from the 3–5 clutch area, and rec...
Steering,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-06-17
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 SAYS IT IS ANOTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUE AND THE CAR NEEDS A NEW HARNESS- BUT GENSIS NO LONGER MAKES THI...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.