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

Of 879 complaints on file, the engine group has 467 and steering has 182. Electrical system has 94 and power train has 70.

Does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA shows 5 recalls for the 2017 model year. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.

How many miles do 2017 Sonata problems show up at?

Median mileage at failure is 75,000 for engine complaints and 54,000 for steering complaints. Electrical complaints come earlier, at a median of 24,598 miles.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata get?

See the Fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data for this exact model year.

Is the 2017 Sonata the best year to buy?

See the by-year comparison on this page for complaint and recall counts across model years. This model year has 879 complaints and 5 recalls.

2017 Hyundai Sonata Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 879 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata^[1]. The engine group is named most often, with 467 complaints^[2].

879owner complaints^[1]

5recalls^[3]

24–42MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints across several parts of the car, and these are the groups from biggest to smallest.

Engine. 467 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe warning lights coming on, the car shutting off at a stop light, and a sudden surge in engine speed during a turn.
Steering. 182 complaints^[6]. Owners describe a car that wanders at highway speed and needs constant correction. Others say the power steering gave out suddenly at low speed and the dealer could not find a cause.
Unknown or other. 120 complaints^[7]. These reports do not name a specific part group.
Electrical system. 94 complaints^[8]. Owners describe stalling with dash lights on, a rear camera that stayed blank, and driver assist features that failed or acted on their own.
Power train. 70 complaints^[9]. In the stories we read, owners describe the car losing power while driving or hesitating when they press the gas.
Fuel and propulsion system. 46 complaints^[10].
Structure. 38 complaints^[11].
Brakes. 28 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2017 Sonata is necessarily included.

Electrical System › Software (21V749), September 2021. About 469,377 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Engine (21V727), September 2021. About 95,515 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Latch (21V619), August 2021. About 348,158 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Hybrid Propulsion System (18V166), March 2018. About 2,840 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, loss of power.^[16]
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (16V956), December 2016. About 110 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Sonata Limited, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[18]	21 / 30 / 24	$2,800
Sonata, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[19]	25 / 36 / 29	$2,300
Sonata Sport Limited, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[20]	25 / 35 / 28	$2,400
Sonata, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[21]	28 / 36 / 31	$2,150
Sonata, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[22]	22 / 31 / 26	$2,600
Sonata Hybrid SE, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	39 / 45 / 42	$1,600
Sonata Hybrid, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[23]	38 / 43 / 40	$1,700
Sonata Plug-in Hybrid, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6), Regular Gas and Electricity^[24]	38 / 40 / 39	n/a

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR FWD^[5]	5	5	5	4	10.5%
4 DR FWD^[25]	5	5	5	4	10.5%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2017 Hyundai Sonata with 1.6L 4-cylinder^[26]	178 hp
2017 Hyundai Sonata with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[27]	154 to 245 hp
2017 Hyundai Sonata with 2.4L 4-cylinder^[28]	185 hp

How 2017 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Sonata model year. The 2017 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	66	2
1996	23	1
1997	49	2
1998	49	1
1999	170	4
2000	276	4
2001	205	3
2002	320	7
2003	199	6
2004	202	1
2005	165	1
2006	1,047	9
2007	696	5
2008	425	3
2009	460	2
2010	345	2
2011	3,474	17
2012	1,712	11
2013	2,024	11
2014	778	8
2015	1,207	12
2016	886	9
2017	879	5
2018	383	2
2019	172	0
2020	197	4
2021	189	4
2022	113	3
2023	103	2
2024	55	1
2025	28	0
2026	6	1

NHTSA's counts for the Sonata show 879 complaints and 5 recalls for 2017^[3]. Among the 33 model years listed, 26 have fewer complaints than 2017 and 6 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2011 (3,474)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2017 Sonata?

The complaint record for this Sonata is led by the engine group with 467 complaints^[2], followed by steering with 182^[6]. Engine complaints come at a median of 75,000 miles^[2], while steering complaints show up earlier, at a median of 54,000 miles^[6]. NHTSA also lists 5 recalls for this model year^[3]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so read them as a guide to what to check. If you are shopping for one, ask for service records on the engine and steering and confirm that recall repairs were done.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Sonata?: Of 879 complaints on file^[1], the engine group has 467^[2] and steering has 182^[6]. Electrical system has 94^[8] and power train has 70^[9].
Does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA shows 5 recalls for the 2017 model year^[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
How many miles do 2017 Sonata problems show up at?: Median mileage at failure is 75,000 for engine complaints^[2] and 54,000 for steering complaints^[6]. Electrical complaints come earlier, at a median of 24,598 miles^[8].
What gas mileage does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata get?: See the Fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data for this exact model year.
Is the 2017 Sonata the best year to buy?: See the by-year comparison on this page for complaint and recall counts across model years. This model year has 879 complaints and 5 recalls^[3].

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Hyundai Sonata

2006 1,047 complaints, 9 recalls
2011 3,474 complaints, 17 recalls
2012 1,712 complaints, 11 recalls
2013 2,024 complaints, 11 recalls
2015 1,207 complaints, 12 recalls
2016 886 complaints, 9 recalls
2017 this page
2018 383 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Hyundai Sonata

Other Hyundai models from 2017

2017 Hyundai Accent 68 complaints, 0 recalls
2017 Hyundai Elantra 795 complaints, 4 recalls
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe 1,326 complaints, 7 recalls
2017 Hyundai Tucson 1,092 complaints, 3 recalls

All Hyundai models

Similar cars from 2017: large cars

2017 Audi A8 8 complaints, 3 recalls

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 879 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata (29 mention a crash, 15 a fire, 12 injuries, 1 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
467 complaints name the engine component group (7 crashes, 11 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 75,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Hyundai Sonata model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Sonata Hybrid SE, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 39 city / 45 highway / 42 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 10.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
182 complaints name the steering component group (5 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 54,000). NHTSA vehicle records
120 complaints name the unknown or other component group (5 crashes, 4 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 47,500). NHTSA vehicle records
94 complaints name the electrical system component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 24,598). NHTSA vehicle records
70 complaints name the power train component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 32,625). NHTSA vehicle records
46 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (1 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 39,000). NHTSA vehicle records
38 complaints name the structure component group (1 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 51,700). NHTSA vehicle records
28 complaints name the brakes component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 24,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 21V749, filed September 24, 2021: Electrical System › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V727, filed September 17, 2021: Engine. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V619, filed August 6, 2021: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Trunk Lid › Latch. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V166, filed March 12, 2018: Hybrid Propulsion System. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V956, filed December 30, 2016: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Sonata Limited, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 30 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Sonata, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 25 city / 36 highway / 29 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Sonata Sport Limited, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 25 city / 35 highway / 28 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Sonata, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 28 city / 36 highway / 31 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Sonata, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 31 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Sonata Hybrid, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 38 city / 43 highway / 40 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Sonata Plug-in Hybrid, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6), Regular Gas and Electricity: 39 MPGe combined, 590 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 10.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2017 Hyundai Sonata with 1.6L 4-cylinder: rated 178 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2017 Hyundai Sonata with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 154 to 245 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2017 Hyundai Sonata with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 185 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2017 Hyundai Sonata: problems, recalls and fuel economy