MYRModel Year Report

2017 Hyundai Sonata

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2017 Hyundai Sonata
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Sonata Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 16 complaints 1991: 29 complaints 1992: 22 complaints 1992 1993: 26 complaints 1994: 3 complaints 1995: 68 complaints 1996: 23 complaints 1997: 49 complaints 1997 1998: 49 complaints 1999: 124 complaints 2000: 276 complaints 2001: 205 complaints 2002: 319 complaints 2002 2003: 199 complaints 2004: 202 complaints 2005: 165 complaints 2006: 1047 complaints 2007: 696 complaints 2007 2008: 425 complaints 2009: 460 complaints 2010: 345 complaints 2011: 3375 complaints 2012: 1556 complaints 2012 2013: 1904 complaints 2014: 743 complaints 2015: 1141 complaints 2016: 721 complaints 2017: 761 complaints 2017 2018: 369 complaints 2019: 159 complaints 2020: 174 complaints 2021: 129 complaints 2022: 91 complaints 2022 2023: 85 complaints 2024: 45 complaints 2025: 16 complaints 2026: 2 complaints 2026
2017: 761 complaints
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YearComplaints
19860
19871
19880
198911
199016
199129
199222
199326
19943
199568
199623
199749
199849
1999124
2000276
2001205
2002319
2003199
2004202
2005165
20061047
2007696
2008425
2009460
2010345
20113375
20121556
20131904
2014743
20151141
2016721
2017761
2018369
2019159
2020174
2021129
202291
202385
202445
202516
20262

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 50%

50% of complaints: engine — 382 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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I was taking the car doing the oil consumption test for the 3rd time and I had just got it out the shop one hour before this happen

NHTSA ODI report, 20240117

I am writing to report a direct violation of the Theta II Class Action Settlement terms by Hyundai Motor America.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260721

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

STEERING 23%

23% of complaints: steering — 173 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and pinion.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I was pulling into a street parallel parking space and the wheel suddenly locked and became hard to turn- causing my to side swipe another vehicle. Almost a week later my daughter was driving onto a highway on ramp and the wheel wouldn’t turn.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240422

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 65 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing spark plugs.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 55 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing software.

CRASH
STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 37 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2017 — complaint volume: 761
R 20170213 — air bags

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles manufactured April 15, 2016, to September 13, 2016, and Sonata vehicles manufactured May 27, 2016 to September 16, 2016.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 156.

Campaign 16V956000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

R 20211119 — electrical system, exterior lighting

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 210.

Campaign 21V749000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20211204 — latches/locks/linkages

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.

Campaign 21V619000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20220912 — DP (closed 20231212)

Loss of Motive Power

I 20251021 — EA (open)

DTN Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Hyundai Sonata — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (382 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (173 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (65 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V956000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V749000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V619000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2024 ▲ 1998 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 2011 ■ 2013 ■ 2012

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Hyundai Sonata reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Hyundai Sonata is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Sonata?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.