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2017 Hyundai Sonata: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 876 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

4recalls
876complaints
29crashes reported
15fires reported
12injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine446 · 51%
  • Steering181 · 21%
  • Unknown Or Other120 · 14%
  • Electrical System91 · 10%
  • Power Train68 · 8%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System46 · 5%
  • Structure38 · 4%
  • Service Brakes25 · 3%
  • Vehicle Speed Control25 · 3%
  • Exterior Lighting23 · 3%

What owners report

Engine

I am reporting an unaddressed, critical safety defect involving the theta ii engine in my 2017 hyundai sonata. the engine has developed a severe internal metallic knocking noise consistent with connecting rod bearing failure—the exact manufacturing defect associated with hyundai's major engine recall campaigns (such as recall 198 / campaign 966)

Unknown Or Other

I was driving down the road when my sunroof glass completely ripped away from the top and flew off. the glass is gone but the frame is still there but bent. i took it to a auto glass repair shop that stated "sunroof glass separated from urethane, came off and bent frame." i am dropping off at hyundai dealership 9.17.26 to have them inspect. my insurance will not cover repairs. so i am hoping maybe this has happened t

Engine

The vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic internal mechanical engine failure out of nowhere without any warning lights or previous symptoms. an inspection of the engine cylinder revealed a physical hole blown through the top of the cylinder 2 piston, causing immediate and complete loss of engine compression. this sudden structural failure caused the vehicle to completely lose all propulsion and stall unexpectedly w

Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2017 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced excessive oil consumption with an abnormal burning odor. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, and an oil consumption test was performed. the contact was informed that the vehicle passed the inspection. while driving later, the vehicle stalled and was taken back to the dealer, where it was determined that the vehicle was consuming an

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SONATA HYBRID, SONATA PLUG-IN, SONATA. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.