Pothole damage - undercover replacement - 2015 or 2017?

[surprisinguy]

Hit a pothole a bit ago and the only damage that I can see is the undercover right behind the right front wheel is damaged - pushed back and bent. It's going to have to be replaced. I have read on here that the 2017 part for this (I have a 2015) allows an oil change without removing the whole cover. My question is, Does this other cover fit perfectly? I think I read that some fastener holes don't line up etc.
I'm probably going to have the dealer do the work, hoping to avoid shipping charges if I bought the part alone. Not sure if they'll even swap it out with it being a different year/part. Thoughts?

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

Hit a pothole a bit ago and the only damage that I can see is the undercover right behind the right front wheel is damaged - pushed back and bent. It's going to have to be replaced. I have read on here that the 2017 part for this (I have a 2015) allows an oil change without removing the whole cover. My question is, Does this other cover fit perfectly? I think I read that some fastener holes don't line up etc.
I'm probably going to have the dealer do the work, hoping to avoid shipping charges if I bought the part alone. Not sure if they'll even swap it out with it being a different year/part. Thoughts?

I believe carguy has swapped his out. He might be able to help you out with your question. I am also curious about that. I would like to swap my15s cover.

 

[G-852784]

Why not just remove the cover, it only makes the car slightly more aerodynamic

 

[16UltV6Guy]

.....the undercover right behind the right front wheel is damaged......I have read on here that the 2017 part for this (I have a 2015) allows an oil change without removing the whole cover. My question is, Does this other cover fit perfectly? I think I read that some fastener holes don't line up etc.
......Thoughts?

Yea, there was some issue with the mounting, but I think it was solvable. There are actually 2 covers. The front one has the access door for the filter. The rear cover has the access door for the drain plug. They are pricey though, about $600 retail/$400 online for the pair.

Here's the thread you need to look at - G80 under-body panels on a 2015 Genesis 5.0 for easier oil changes.

Why not just remove the cover, it only makes the car slightly more aerodynamic

Reasons to have the cover:
Noise isolation
Underbody cleanliness
Slightly more aerodynamic

Really, the first two though.