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#BS-2017-HYUSON-2EF2

2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug In Hybrid

Based on reports from 46 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
46
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
87
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 46 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

hybrid battery stopped working

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
2

hybrid system failure

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

gas cap does not seal properly

2 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

15 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 12K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

16
0–30K
4
30–60K
2
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (16 reports) • Median: 12K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (15 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine15 (33%)
Electrical10 (22%)
Fuel System6 (13%)
Other6 (13%)
Drivetrain3 (7%)
Brakes1 (2%)
Stability Control1 (2%)
Steering1 (2%)

2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug In Hybrid: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug In Hybrid, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 12,470 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 12K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug In Hybrid, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug In Hybrid, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug In Hybrid, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug In Hybrid. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

18V166000May 2018

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.

21V749000Nov 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Hyundai Sonata Plug In Hybrid is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug In Hybrid vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

46

Class avg

165

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 46 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Hyundai Sonata Plug In Hybrid Model Years

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2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug In Hybrid: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug In Hybrid?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug In Hybrid is related to the engine, with 15 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug In Hybrid reliable?
The 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug In Hybrid has 46 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug In Hybrid problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug In Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug In Hybrid has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Sonata Plug In Hybrid problems start?
Based on 22 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 12,470 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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