HYUNDAI GENESIS G80 Review - Full Buying Guide By Owner - Is it a Good Car? Let's See All Problems.

Hey buddy I have the shutter noise right at that speed….with no vibrations…..so what is the fix….new u joints…..new drive shaft all together…..Thanks in advance

Romchik great job! I’m glad I found this video!!
Wanna buy Genesis G80 2017 with 95k miles on it
Do you think it’s a bad mileage? it has 1 owner though
Thank you in advance!

I've owned mine since 2016 and haven't had any of these faults in 7 years. No faults at all.

🤦🤦🏿‍♂️💩 sounds like you are a very tough customer. 1 minute your driving normal with a problem,and the next minute you're on 2 wheels in a turn just trying to get something to be wrong. On behalf of dealers I want to apologize for the way you were treated. However let me reassure you that all of them aren't going to give you the same treatment. I worked at a dealership for 17 years and was awarded the bronze for our southwest aera on the FFV (Fixed First Visit). I understand what it takes for a happy customer, but I also understand from a technician point of view. It's sounds like there was a disconnect from the service writer and customer conversation passed on to the technician who if it's not something that jumps out at him it's probably going to be a NPF(NO Problem Found). Hope you get a good dealer and tech next time.

Wow you really got a dud. I have a 2015 and after buying mine my best friend bought a 2015 model too. I have 109k on mine and in the last few months, when it is hot my backup camera doesn’t work. Once it gets under 80 degrees it works fine. I think things like that are to be expected.

As for your issues I’ve experienced none of those.

The issue I do have is that my steering wheel sticks when I turn it. A year into owning it I’d say back in 2018, this issue started occurring and they told me they couldn’t replicate it.

Did some research recently and I found out that the 2015 model does have some issues with the hydraulic steering system.

Those are the only two issues I’ve experienced.

Now my best friends Hyundai was a different story. Navigation went out and thankfully he purchased the extended warranty. They had to keep his car for three weeks. Replace all the wiring etc. would have been 8k I’m repairs.

2nd issue. Odometer stopped working.

Hi Roman,

I have the same issue with the Drive shaft Propeller. Do you have an idea where in Ontatio this problem can be fixed? I already checked a few mechanics and Hyundai dealer in Niagara Falls.

Thank you

ONE OF THE GREAT THINGS IN MY CASE, BENTLEY REPAIR SERVICES ARE THE BEST IN OUR TOWN. BUT YOUR REVIEW IS STUNNINGLY GREAT. TODAY I SELECTED A 2016 SIGNATURE. YOUR TIPS TO CHECK ON ARE GREAT AND I WILL DOUBLE CHECK IT OUT MONDAY. I MENTIONED TO THEM A VIBRATION I FELT; IT WAS NOT IN STEERING WHEEL BUT COMING FROM THE REAR AREA. I ASKED THEM TO CHECK THAT OUT. I HAVE NOT SIGNED FOR IT, BUT I WANT IT VERY BADLY. I ALSO WILL BE INCLUDED AN EXTENDED RANGE WARRANTY. IT SEEMS ON MANY REVIEWS ITS NOT THE VEHICLE ITSELF, BUT ROTTEN MAINTENCE PERSONNEL 'FIXING' THINGS. FOR ME THIS IS GREAT! BENTLEY CADILLAC HAS SOLD ME FIVE CADILLAC'S. IN 2015 I PURCHASED A SONATO SPORT AND TRADED IT IN 2020 FOR SANTA FE TURBO ELITE. BENTLEY CADILLAC HAS THE BEST PAINT SHOP IN TOWN, IT IS SEPARATE FROM THE MAIN SERVICE AREA. THEY HAVE A TON OF PRIDE IN THIER WORK. BUT THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POINTING OUT THE SUN ROOF AND I NEED TO CHECK IT. I DID NOT, BASICALLY I HAD SEEN MANY REVIEWS OF IT AS NEW VEHICLE, AND THIS BEING MY FIRST NOT NEW LUXURY VEHICLE, I WAS OVERWHELDED BY THE LUXURY OF IT. AGAIN THANKS AND OF COURSE I AM NOW A SUBSCRIBER.😁😁😁😁😁😁

I'm looking for another Lexus and got tempted by these. Thanks so much for this video! I'll stick with Lexus, far better built than this!

My Genesis is 10 years old. I've had zero problems with the car since I bought it new. Everything works just like it did on day one. I follow the owner's manual for maintenance and tend to ignore the dealer when they try to wring extra money out of me......Zero repairs needed.

How much did it cost to replace the Weather seal ?

It's not a good car its a great car

I've had a 2015 3.8L genesis for 4 years and haven't experienced any of these issues. Sounds like you had a bad 🍎 here!

Every car has issues and all cars have those bad selection cars

Any issues with the Transmission?

Very insightful video

Hi Roman, thanks for this vid and 'm so glad you are from Toronto. Is the Richmond Hill location same as the Markham one? The dealership was at Torbay dr and the service centre I think was near woodbine and Steeles. Anyway, I have a shitload of probz on my 2017 G80. Just brought it home from dealership yesterday and had issues the same day. Couldnt press down on the brake as it didnt let me push down while I was pushing on the push start button. Sometimes the fob key wouldnt let me lock/unlock. Yesterday night I was inside the car trying to lock and unlock to see if itll help with engine starting up but fob didnt work. Today, I was outside and fob wouldnt let me unlock but once I manually used the keys to get in, and tried to start the engine, engine wouldnt start but after a few times of me opening the car door and shutting it and clicking lock and unlock on the fob, engine starts up after turning the car on. This is so strange- why does it happen like this? And this has been happening way too frequently hust within 2 days of bringing the car home. I'm scared of being stranded and ruining the brake pad/engine if this occurs frequently. Also, I am getting a msg on the screen that reads "battery discharge warning, please use when the engine is running" why is this msg on the screen? Should I be doing something differently? I spoke to the manager of the genesis service centre at markham location and he was super nice. He said I'm still pushing the brake too softly like how I would on my previous lexus and that i needed to press harder so sensor from the back of the brake can pick up to turn on the engine. But i dont understand why the fob wouldnt work sometimes and not other. Lights work on the fob when i click so it's not like fob is loosing battery, right? Idk, do you think I should return the car or keep driving for a few more days/weeks to see if things improve?

Thanks Roman. I enjoyed your review and it was enough to put me off buying a used Genesis G80 which I was considering in the near future. Looks like I will be getting a Lexus E350 as my next car. I cannot say I have had your experience with the stealerships as I rarely deal with them. Like you, I driving luxury cars and change them every few years or so. Unlike you I never buy them new so I have different expectations. Previously I have owned a 2012 Genesis and two Azera's before that and have to say overall they were great cars without any major issues. I can identify with your experience with squeeks and rattles and a problem with quality finish shortcomings. Although I enjoyed all 3 cars I would say they were closer to a Camry or Accord then they were to a luxury car like a Mercedes or a Lexus. I have also owned a Lexus SC430, LS400 and now currently my LS430 which I don't know if I will ever be able to sell. I think it is quite likely the best lexus they ever made and I will have a hard time getting anything better made. I can say that I never had any problems or complaints with any of the 3 lexus' with the exception of regular maintenance items that come with every car.

I think Genesis better get it's game on if it wants to compete with the luxury brands and a lot of it has to do with the dealership experience.

I'm having that same noise problem from the the set belt area now also when I'm driving it's a noise coming from out side the car sounds like a card going thru a bike tire

Unbelievable!
I have a 2016 that has been perfect! But only 50,000 miles so far.
I will say that the doors do close somewhat hard, as the cabin is very tight!
No rattles, noises, squeaks or any other outside noises.
Sorry you had so many issues.
My G80 is so much better than the S 460 I had before!
Bummer!

People who say these are minor issues probably haven’t owned premium cars.

Seems like you should be exposing the shop you went to

OMG! You just complain about everything. Oh, the brakes are squeaking. They do that sometimes. Oh, slight vibration from drive shaft. Woopdie doo! Oh, the engine is making a noise. That's the sound it makes when it's running. When I buy a used car, I worry about engine and transmission problems. Seems you had no real major problems with your car. Just a bunch of minor cosmetic stuff. Thanks for the video. I think I will pick one up this week.

I've never heard of so many issues from the same car. Bruh, you got a Lemon.

I own a Genesis G80 Sport 2018.

I really appreciate this video because I had been looking at Lexus but started also researching Genesis..........and I will cross Genesis off my list.

Thank you for the Video! I am looking to trade my 2013 S5 for something more comfortable, as I travle quite a lot lately.
What Jaguar did you end up getting?
I am looking for a suitable replacement here in Germany, the Hyundai Genesis was sold here only between 2015-2016, so not very long at all but it was always fully loaded (all options standard). Seemed like a good deal for me (20k €) for such a high specced car before I saw your video 😅

It’s a good video, but I feel like you got a lemon. Everyone I’ve read and seen do reviews on these cars are saying the opposite and a few of these cars have over 100k miles on them. I’m in the market for one as of now and it was either this or a gs350. Thanks.

Really helpful vidéo really great job, now I will think twice before to import this vehicule

Every auto manufacture on the planet has problems with their piece of shit vehicles that’s why I will never pay $30,000 for fucking vehicle fuck them cheap Bastards

My 2015 has had no issues. Only time at the shop is regular maintenance. Maybe I am just lucky

I have a 2015 and I don’t have any of these issues.

Thank you for this, exceptionally helpful as I was sorely tempted to pick up a 2015. Now, no way.

This video was very helpful. I'm planning to buy a 2018 or 2019 in a few months

Should I buy this car with 110k miles?? For 12-15k

All in all...that's why they can't price their cars like Mercedes & BMW. Believe me...they will if they can!

2015 Hyundia Genesis sedan 68,000 miles. Just regular maintenance! I guess I got lucky too. I love the car.

Bravo

Roman: thanks for posting, I've had my eye on the 2015-16 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 awd, as they're getting cheaper as a used car, closer to my price range. Have the cars improved and is the service better since 2017 when the name changed to Genesis? Roman, you sold the car, so I assume you wouldn't recommend to buy one. Is there any other car that you feel passes your critical inspections? By the way, I don't think you need the backround music in your videos, it's a little distracting!

Great video, thank you

Finished the video now. Thanks for sharing and pointing out possible problems. As said, my 2016 is near perfect and I love it. My dealership and Service Advisor are the best!

Watched more and see you switch dealers with continued bad results. My 2016 Genesis is near perfect. Interestingly they replaced my driver door handle too and the job wss done flawlessly.

Lot of dealer troubles. Switch!

I appreciate your honest review of Hyundai Genesis/Genesis G80. I too, owned a 2015 Genesis (purchased in late 2014), and I drove it for five years. As the car approached the end of the warranty period, there were some problems. When placing the car in Park, there was sometimes a jerk in the transmission--never duplicated or resolved at the dealership. The rear window shade kept getting stuck. The front end developed a shimmy, that new tires and a front end alignment failed to resolve. When they aligned the front end, they left the steering wheel offset by about 2", which annoyed me and I took it back and made them re-center the steering wheel. The windshield washer motor suddenly stopped working. I had many, many, problems with the dealership itself. For example, they were completely unable to rotate the tires WITHOUT scratching or scuffing the beautiful wheels! Once they scuffed a wheel so badly, I made them have the wheel sent off for refinishing. They would leave dirty/greasy hand prints in the interior. In the fifth year of ownership, the car was rear-ended and written off. I bought a 2019 Genesis G80 with the sport trim. There were problems right away with the copper-toned trim around the windows--they eventually buffed the copper treatment off, but they made a sloppy job of it, especially around the mirrors. Again, the rear window shade gets stuck occasionally. Upon starting the car, the navigation traffic system continually flashes a message that a "Subscription is Required," even though I have subscribed. Also, there is the same issue when placing the car in Park--sometimes there is a slight jerk with the rear wheels. Build quality on the 2019 vs. the 2015 models is noticeably poorer. Panels in the doors/dash do not line up, the cabin has squeaks and groans that the 2015 model did not have, especially in the dash and around the sunroof, the driver's window has a rushing wind noise due to incorrectly aligned trim. The dealership informed me the wind noise was "normal." I will NOT be purchasing another Hyundai or Genesis product because of the issues with the cars and the dealership. I don't believe maintenance staff at the dealership have received enough training. Although these cars are considered "bargains," because of the level of equipment vs. price, in the end, you get what you pay for.

Hi Roman it actually sold 2 hours before I could get there so I’m not sure if it had any issues.

Hats off! Thank you for the video

Great production on the video.

Great video! I am going to look at an almost identical Genesis today in Toronto. Looks the same right down to the tint. Would you mind sharing the last 3 digits of your old VIN so I can be aware if this is your previous car?

You ask why, check this video....
I whant to know what your opinion, and problems on this car. (Curiosity )

i have a 2015 -g80 with 45 k mille on that ,i have none of that issue .....i love the car