Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Turn Signal May Activate in Wrong Direction
- Summary
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
- Consequence
- A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
- Summary
- 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
- Consequence
- A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
- 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.
Driver Air Bag may not Fully Inflate
- Summary
- 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. In these vehicles, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
- 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.
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Owner complaints (764)
764 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 764 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 384 | 50.3% |
| Steering | 173 | 22.6% |
| Unknown or other | 102 | 13.4% |
| Electrical system | 65 | 8.5% |
| Power train | 55 | 7.2% |
| Structure | 37 | 4.8% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 33 | 4.3% |
| Air bags | 22 | 2.9% |
| Service brakes | 22 | 2.9% |
| Exterior lighting | 20 | 2.6% |
How 2017 compares with other Sonata years
Best and worst Sonata years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,911 | 9 |
| 2014 | 746 | 7 |
| 2015 | 1,146 | 9 |
| 2016 | 726 | 6 |
| 2017 | 764 | 3 |
| 2018 | 373 | 1 |
| 2019 | 162 | 0 |
| 2020 | 178 | 4 |
| 2021 | 134 | 4 |
| 2022 | 94 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2017 Hyundai Sonata 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 42 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,600
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 221 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 42 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 39 / 45 / 42 | $1,600 | 221 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 36 / 31 | $2,150 | 286 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 / 36 / 29 | $2,300 | 307 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 / 35 / 28 | $2,400 | 316 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 31 / 26 | $2,600 | 347 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 30 / 24 | $2,800 | 365 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2017 Hyundai Sonata FAQ
How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 21V749000 (electrical), 21V619000 (latch), 16V956000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2017 Hyundai Sonata problems?
Owners filed 764 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (384), Steering (173), Unknown or other (102) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 39 city, 45 highway and 42 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2017 Hyundai Sonata get?
NHTSA rated the 2017 Hyundai Sonata 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (10.5% rollover risk).
How does the 2017 Sonata compare with other years?
Among the 2013–2021 Hyundai Sonata model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (134) and the 2013 the most (1,911). The 2017 drew 764. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.