12/31/2017 1000 AM NEBRASKA TEMPERATURE AROUND -1, WINDCHILL -25-30, LEFT HEATED GARAGE DROVE 40 MILES PARKED THE CAR, FRONT OF THE CAR INTO THE WIND AT A PARKING LOT, RETURN ABOUT 1.5 HOURS LATER AND THE STEERING ASSIST WOULD NOT WORK. APPEARS THE COLD TEMPS EFFECTED THE STEERING SOMEHOW ALSO RECEIVED AN IMMEDIATE WARNING AT START UP TO TAKE CAR TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND POSSIBLE REPAIR. …
2017 Genesis G80 steering problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GENESIS G80. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND MAKING LEFT TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT RETURN TO ITS NORMAL POSITION. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHILE MAKING LEFT TURNS AND WOULD RETURN TO THE STRAIGHT POSITION AFTER MAKING RIGHT TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWIN CITY HYUNDAI (3121 3024 ALCOA HWY, ALCOA, TN, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILU…
When steering car to left 2 or 3 times some days it sticks and I have to yank it back. Obvious safety hazard and I see where other owners on car blogs/sites have experienced the same dangerous situation. Sounds like on chat rooms dealers and mfg. acting like they've never heard of such a thing. Time for a recall? I'm taking to dealer this coming Wednesday. They have a bulletin out I just saw on yo…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2017 Genesis G80?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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