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2017 Genesis G80 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
3
Complaints
66
Latest campaign
Oct 9, 2026

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Seats11Oct 9, 2026
Electrical system11Feb 13, 2024
Service brakes, hydraulic11Mar 10, 2021

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
3Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 9, 2026Latest campaign
Oct 9, 202626V664000

Seats: front assembly power adjust

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 26V664000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair has been performed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners of Hyundai vehicles may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Genesis owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai recall number for this recall is 308 and Genesis' recall number is 035G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 13, 2026.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V664000 · Oct 9, 2026
Feb 13, 202424V107000

Electrical system: starter assembly solenoid

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 24V107000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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).
Campaign
NHTSA 24V107000 · Feb 13, 2024
Mar 10, 202121V160000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module

An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 21V160000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V160000 · Mar 10, 2021
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Genesis recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component66

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
66Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
3Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system2233000
Engine1726000
Power train914000
Unknown or other711000
Service brakes69101
Steering58000
Wheels46101
Forward collision avoidance35202
Structure35000
Visibility23000
Hydraulic23000
Visibility/wiper23000
Lane departure12000
Latches/locks/linkages12000
Air bags12101

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Steering

    “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.”

    Filed 09/24/2026 · ODI 11766589
  • Power train

    “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.”

    Filed 08/23/2026 · ODI 11758937
  • Power train

    “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.”

    Filed 08/04/2026 · ODI 11754825

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2017 Genesis G80 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Genesis G80 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Genesis G80. The most recent, 26V664000 (reported October 9, 2026), concerns seats. 3 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Genesis G80?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 22 complaints out of 66 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Genesis G80?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Genesis recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Genesis dealer.

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