Hyundai Sonata 2017 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Hyundai Sonata 2017 and 764 complaints filed by owners. It's the model year with the most complaints for the Hyundai Sonata between 2016 and 2025.
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Hyundai Sonata 2017? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Hyundai Sonata 2017
Exterior lighting
NHTSA campaign 21V749000 · 2021-09-24
What happens
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Latches and locks
NHTSA campaign 21V619000 · 2021-08-06
What happens
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Air bags
NHTSA campaign 16V956000 · 2016-12-30
What happens
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
764 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
28 with a crash · 11 with a fire · 12 injuries · 1 deaths
Most reported problems on the Hyundai Sonata 2017
- Engine: 384 (50% of complaints)
- Steering: 172 (23% of complaints)
- Electrical system: 63 (8% of complaints)
- Powertrain and transmission: 54 (7% of complaints)
- Structure and body: 37 (5% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Hyundai Sonata 2017
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- Start it cold, listen for noises, look for oil or coolant leaks and exhaust smoke.
- The wheel should be centered going straight, with no vibration, noises when turning or stiffness.
- Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Hyundai Sonata recalls by year
- 2016 : 6 recalls · 725 complaints
- 2017 : 3 recalls · 764 complaints
- 2018 : 1 recalls · 374 complaints
- 2019 : 0 recalls · 162 complaints
- 2020 : 4 recalls · 179 complaints
- 2021 : 4 recalls · 134 complaints
- 2022 : 3 recalls · 94 complaints
- 2023 : 2 recalls · 87 complaints
- 2024 : 1 recalls · 46 complaints
- 2025 : 0 recalls · 17 complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Hyundai Sonata 2017 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Hyundai Sonata 2017. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Sonata 2017?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: engine (384 of 764 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 12, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).