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2017 Genesis G80: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 88 complaints about the 2017 Genesis G80 with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

22 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$9,273

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Electrical system22

Engine & cooling17

Body, glass & interior11

Transmission & drivetrain9

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	22 mpg
Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L	All-Wheel Drive	19 mpg
Automatic (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 mpg

Recalls

Seats › Front Assembly › Power AdjustOct 8, 2026 · campaign 26V664000
Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Electrical System › Starter Assembly › SolenoidFeb 13, 2024 · campaign 24V107000
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModuleMar 10, 2021 · campaign 21V160000
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.

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Other years of the Genesis G80

Year	Reliability
2027	Not rated yet
2026	Not rated yet
2025	Not rated yet
2024	Not rated yet
2023	Not rated yet
2022	Not rated yet
2021	Not rated yet
2020	Not rated yet
2019	Not rated yet
2018	Not rated yet
2017	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2017 Genesis G80 have?

Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (22), engine & cooling (17), body, glass & interior (11). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2017 Genesis G80 have?

3 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Genesis G80 get?

Up to 22 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.