Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Hyundai Sonata has 3 recalls, 757 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
757
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 3, 2026
16V956000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles manufactured April 15, 2016, to September 13, 2016, and ...
21V749000
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 Junctio...
21V619000
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 t...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | ENGINE | Driving home from work on [XXX] (not a safe location)when my car lost power and engine light began t... |
| May 27, 2026 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | [XXX] [XXX] [XXX]; [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] Date: XXX To: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ... |
| May 14, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I am writing to report a serious, premature failure of a primary emissions and safety-related compon... |
| May 11, 2026 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | The RED light is lit on the dashboard for the airbag. Unable to use steering wheel electronic featur... |
| May 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I have a Hyundai Sonata 2017 one year after I bought the car I started having acceleration problems.... |
| May 4, 2026 | ENGINE | The vehicle experienced repeated engine-related failures associated with the P1326 error code, which... |
| May 2, 2026 | ENGINE | Consistent burning of oil |
| Apr 27, 2026 | ENGINE | The rod bearings failed in the engine. The vehicle is currently at the dealership and is available f... |
| Apr 24, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine experienced severe metallic knocking and loss of power. A certified Hyundai technician confir... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | ENGINE | Burns through oil Oil will be black and barely any on the dip stick Cannot make it to recommended oi... |
| Apr 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Supplemental Information to Existing NHTSA Complaint involving a 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid ... |
| Apr 5, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine failed while driving, Took it to dealership and the engine is seized. We were declined by Hyu... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | ENGINE | Care recently became inoperable. The engine was knocking, then stalling and then inoperable. Check... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | See attached document for complaint. |
| Feb 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sun roof flew off while driving, the metal framing was twisted and dent. Sun Roof was closed at the... |
| Feb 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Here is your updated review with that included: ⸻ I am very disappointed with Hyundai Motor Americ... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | STEERING | While driving around 45 mph, the steering wheel locked up and car came to a hard stop. Luckily cars ... |
| Feb 8, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has a permanent and recurring DTC P1326 (Knock signal range/performanc... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | This car is becoming more of a headache than it’s worth. Turned the car on, My car started shaking a... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | STEERING | Was just driving and lost steering, basically very hard to turn the wheel. Traction control light an... |