2017 Genesis G80 electrical system problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 Genesis G80 — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“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…”
filed Jun 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in…Campaign 24V107000 · Feb 13, 2024
Related service bulletins
Certain Genesis vehicles may experience an inoperable horn from moisture or carbonization at the contact point. This bulletin provides a guide to inspect and replace the horns.
25-GI-009G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 29, 2025Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon's communication network. If you are…
25-01-024H EM · Service Campaign · issued Apr 7, 2025Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. Follow the procedure…
25-01-024H TSB · Service Campaign · issued Mar 18, 2025
Electrical System problems in other G80 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 G80 | 8 | 30% |
| 2018 G80 | 22 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Genesis G80
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.