2017 Hyundai Sonata problems and complaints
Owners have filed 769 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The most-reported areas: Engine (386), Steering (173), Unknown Or Other (102).
Key takeaways
- 769 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 28 involve a crash, 11 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 386 | 50% |
| Steering | 173 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 102 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 65 | 8% |
| Power Train | 56 | 7% |
| Structure | 37 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 33 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 22 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 20 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 20 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-11-01
On the morning of XXX, when starting my vehicle, I noticed that the oil warning light was flashing. The outside temperature was in the low 40s, which immediately raised concerns about the vehicle's engine and oil pressure. I promptly shut off the engine and checked the oil level. The oil level was full, as I expected, ...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-26
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the en...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-22
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, there was smoke coming from under the hood, and the vehicle lost automotive power and the vehicle was barely moving. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence at a slow speed. The vehicle was taken to an independen...
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More for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.