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2017 Hyundai Sonata: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 882 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

4recalls
882complaints
29crashes reported
15fires reported
12injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine449 · 51%
  • Steering181 · 21%
  • Unknown Or Other120 · 14%
  • Electrical System91 · 10%
  • Power Train69 · 8%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System46 · 5%
  • Structure38 · 4%
  • Service Brakes25 · 3%
  • Vehicle Speed Control25 · 3%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling24 · 3%

What owners report

Engine

On the morning of xxx, when starting my vehicle, i noticed that the oil warning light was flashing. the outside temperature was in the low 40s, which immediately raised concerns about the vehicle's engine and oil pressure. i promptly shut off the engine and checked the oil level. the oil level was full, as i expected, because i had checked it the previous day. i have consistently paid close attention to the oil leve

Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2017 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. the contact was informed that the engine was consuming oil. the contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the vin was not under rec

Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2017 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, there was smoke coming from under the hood, and the vehicle lost automotive power and the vehicle was barely moving. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence at a slow speed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine

Engine

My 2017 hyundai sonata hybrid suffered a sudden and dangerous engine failure matching the exact conditions of nhtsa safety recall 209 (hyundai campaign 209) for premature connecting rod bearing wear. the vehicle entered limp mode due to diagnostic trouble code p1326. the mandatory knock sensor detection system (ksds) software update was successfully completed on this vehicle prior to the failure. the vehicle is curre

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 2026-11-15.