What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Typical pattern

1.6% of complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2017 vehicle — around the middle of the 203 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 6.0 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine (45 complaints), typically at 6.3 yr or about 75,000 miles.

Complaints
124
Median age at failure
6.0 yr
Median mileage
65,000 n=54
Crash / fire / tow
19.4% of reports
Safety recalls
3

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Engine
45 reports · 75,000 mi
6.3 yr
22.2%
Electrical system
18 reports · 91,679 mi
7.0 yr
11.1%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

21V749000 2021-09-24
Exterior lighting:turn signal

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.

A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.

21V727000 2021-09-17
Engine

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.

A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

21V619000 2021-08-06
Latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

In owners’ own words

Engine 10,000 mi 1.3 yr in service
CAR HAS 10000 MILES. CAME TO A STOPLIGHT AND THE CAR DIED. RADIO WAS ON, DASH WAS DARK. TRIED TO RESTART, NO RESPONSE. TRIED 5 TIMES, ON THE 6TH TIME, ENGINE CAME TO LIFE. CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR THE LAST WEEK; NO FAULT CODE DETECTED ACCORDING TO DEALER. THEY ARE IN TOUCH WITH HYUNDAI.
Engine 4,854 mi 2.0 yr in service
HEV WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I STARTED MY CAR. I HEARD A SUCKING AIR SOUND AT WHICH TIME I TURNED OFF THE CAR. I THEN RESTARTED AND NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON. LATER THAT DAY WHILE DRIVING HOME THE WARNING LIGHT CAME BACK ON. I PULLED THE CODES AND IT SHOWED P0105 AND P0107. DEALER INSPECTED AND FOUND THE EGR PIPE(C) SEPARATED FROM FLANGE CAUSING UNMETERED AIR LEAK. REPAIRS TOOK FROM 09/26/18-10/02/18
Engine mileage not reported 5.3 yr in service
Hybrid system warning! safely stop and do not drive Hyundai dealership in California, keep it over week No answer when they can find a problem for stopping car go forward, only reverse. I was driving 65 miles on heavy traffic suddenly stop on California highway 57. Car was towed to Hyundai dealership near.
Electrical system 4,664 mi 1.9 yr in service
HEV WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I STARTED THE CAR IN THE MORNING. I HEARD SOME GRINDING AND A BELT SLIPPING. DIAGNOSED AS GENERATOR PULLEY GRINDING, ALIGNMENT MARKS NOT ALIGNED. IT TOOK FROM 08/31/18 TILL 09/07/18 FOR THE REPAIR TO BE COMPLETED.

Other Sonata Hybrid model years

2021201720162015201320122011

How to read this