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2017 Hyundai SonataProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,007 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
1,007
Crashes
46
Fires
16
Recalls
3
TSBs
231
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,007 complaints, 46 crashes, 16 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 14.2x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

excessive oil consumption

17 complaints • Severity 8.1/10

$X,XXX
2

paint peeling

16 complaints • Severity 8.1/10

$X,XXX
3

engine died while driving

12 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX
4

power steering failed

7 complaints • Severity 8.3/10

$X,XXX
5

engine failure

5 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

400 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 54K miles.

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

100
0–30K
65
30–60K
66
60–90K
29
90–120K
16
120–150K
14
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (100 reports) • Median: 54K 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 (400 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

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine400 (40%)
Steering172 (17%)
Other102 (10%)
Electrical64 (6%)
Drivetrain55 (5%)
Structure:body36 (4%)
Fuel System33 (3%)
Airbags22 (2%)

2017 Hyundai Sonata: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 40% of all reports filed for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata, with 400 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 54,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 54K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata, with 172 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata, with 64 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata, with 55 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

3
16
27
17
27
18
78
19
87
20
108
21
165
22
164
23
147
24
125
25
76
26

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

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Recall History (3 recalls)

16V956000Feb 2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

21V619000Dec 2021

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

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."

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

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2017 Hyundai Sonata NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (3)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

DP22003ClosedOpened Sep 2022 · closed Dec 2023

Loss of Motive Power

ENGINE

EA19001ClosedOpened Apr 2019 · closed Sep 2024

Electrical overstress

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

EA25005OpenOpened Oct 2025

DTN Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

The worst model year for the Hyundai Sonata is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2017 Hyundai Sonata vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

1,007

Class avg

71

14.2x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical large cars vehicles.

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. 1,007 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2017 Hyundai Sonata: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Hyundai Sonata?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Hyundai Sonata is related to the engine, with 400 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
The 2017 Hyundai Sonata has 1,007 complaints, 46 crash reports, and 16 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 14.2x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2017 Hyundai Sonata?
NHTSA rates the 2017 Hyundai Sonata 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Hyundai Sonata 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 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Hyundai Sonata has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Sonata problems start?
Based on 290 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 54,000 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.
When was the 2017 Hyundai Sonata data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
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?
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