Seventh generation (LF)

2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

The most reported problem on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is hybrid system, with 44 complaints, usually around 80,000 miles.

80owner complaints
3recalls
1involved a crash
75,000median miles at failure

Newest report Sep 1, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026

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2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — Photo: HJUdall, Wikimedia Commons, CC0

What is your Sonata Hybrid doing?

Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2017 model year.

Hybrid system44 reports

Is the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid reliable?

The 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has 80 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, less than half the median of 178 for 2017 sedans on this site. Of the 9 Sonata Hybrid model years since 2014, it has the 2nd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.

At a glance

Next to the 2016: At 8 complaints for each year on the road, the 2017 runs below the 2016 (12). That's the only adjacent model year with enough complaints to set beside it.
Top problem: One problem takes up much of the file: hybrid system, named in 44 of the 80 complaints (55%). A quarter of the 25 owners who gave a mileage for hybrid system saw it by about 41,000 miles, and half by about 80,000.
Crash, fire and injury reports: 5 of the 80 complaints (6%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 1 report mentions a crash and 4 mention a fire.
Recalls behind the top problems: No recall on file is on the same system as hybrid system. For those, the complaints are all there is.
When owners filed: Filings peaked in 2022 at 16 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 10. So far in 2026, 3 more have come in.

When each problem shows up

Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: hybrid or ev system warning, loss of power, 44 complaints.

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Every complaint with a mileage45 of 80

Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power44 reports2 fires

Engine stalls or loses power while driving18 reportsrecall

Check engine light or misfire16 reports1 firerecall

Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing16 reports1 firerecall

middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.

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How this compares

2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid80

Median 2017 model here (94 vehicles)270

Median 2017 sedan here (27)178

80 complaints is 3.4 times fewer than the median 2017 model on this site and 2.2 times fewer than the median 2017 sedan. Among the 4 Sonata Hybrid model years here it ranks 2nd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.

Service bulletins for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Hyundai filed 116 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. 24 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.

Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.

Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 7 bulletins · 44 complaints

Service bulletinTXXO DBPJan 13, 2022
The warranty coverage for certain 2015-2017MY Sonata (LFa) and Sonata Hybrid/Plug-in (LF HEV/PHEV) vehicles exhibiting reduced power steering assist and/or motor driven power steering (MDPS) warning lamp has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the ...
Service bulletin21-EM-007HJun 10, 2021
This bulletin describes the procedure to diagnose and repair the Engine Electric Water Pump (EEWP) on certain Sonata Hybrid (LF HEV) and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid (LF PHEV) vehicles with DTC P2600, causing an HEV and/or MIL warning lamp illumination.

5 more on this problem

Service bulletin20-FL-003HMay 11, 2020
Certain 2016-2019 Sonata Hybrid (LF HEV) vehicles may experience check engine light illumination with DTC P0456 - Evaporative System (EVAP) - Very Small Leak stored.
Service bulletin20-01-020HMay 11, 2020
Certain 2016-2019 Sonata Hybrid (LF HEV) may experience check engine light illumination with DTC P0456 - Evaporative System (EVAP) - Very Small Leak stored.
Service bulletin20-01-003HJan 16, 2020
2016 - 2017 model year Sonata LF HEV vehicles contain a Power Relay Assembly. The PRA is equipped with a main relay and High Voltage Cable, which in some instances may have a loose connection.
Service bulletin19-HC-001HApr 9, 2019
If you are servicing a Sonata Hybrid with the symptoms and DTC listed below, follow the Service Procedure on Page 2.
Service bulletin5NP-U2Z6J-08Jul 19, 2017
Some 2017MY SONATA HYBRID vehicles may develop an abnormal noise, Hybrid/Check Engine Warning Light On and/or Engine No Start if the pulley becomes loose at the Hybrid Starter Generator (HSG) shaft.

Engine stalls or loses power while driving 2 bulletins · 18 complaints

Service bulletin22-01-023H-2Jul 11, 2023
A class action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America (âHMAâ) alleges that certain Hyundai vehicles (âClass Vehiclesâ) were manufactured, marketed, sold, and/or leased with an engine defect that can result in sudden engine seizure, stalling, engine ...
Service bulletin19-AT-021H-1Dec 17, 2019
If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each clutch in the transmission.

Check engine light or misfire 3 bulletins · 16 complaints

Service bulletin20-AT-008HFeb 20, 2020
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness.
Service bulletin19-AT-024HNov 15, 2019
If you are servicing a vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition.

1 more on this problem

Service bulletin5NP-G7B2Q-02Jan 8, 2018
This bulletin describes the service procedure to replace the inhibitor switch. A possible symptom is Diagnostic Trouble Code P0705 (Transmission Range Sensor Circuit).

Engine knocking or ticking 3 bulletins · 10 complaints

Service campaign24-01-068HAug 19, 2024
Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs.
Service bulletinDBP966Apr 28, 2022
Hyundai is conducting a service campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs.

1 more on this problem

Service bulletinDBP982Apr 20, 2022
Hyundai is conducting a service campaign to further enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs on certain 2017-2018 model year Sonata Hybrid/Plug-In vehicles.

Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 3 bulletins · 5 complaints

Service bulletin23-ST-003HApr 10, 2023
The warranty coverage for certain 2015-2017MY Sonata (LFa) and Sonata HEV/PHEV (LF HEV/PHEV) vehicles exhibiting reduced power steering assist and/or motor driven power steering (MDPS) warning lamp has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date ...
Service bulletin23-ST-003HApr 10, 2023
The warranty coverage for certain 2015-2017MY Sonata (LFa) and Sonata Hybrid/Plug-in (LF HEV/PHEV) vehicles exhibiting reduced power steering assist and/or motor driven power steering (MDPS) warning lamp has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the ...

1 more on this problem

Service bulletin218/231 amendJun 3, 2022
Certain vehicles may develop a bearing noise within the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column worm shaft assembly. If bearing noise is heard, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the worm shaft bearing.

Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 5 complaints

Service bulletin20-AT-011HMar 25, 2020
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness.

Rod bearing failure 5 bulletins · 5 complaints

Service bulletin22-EM-006H-2Nov 3, 2022
The warranty coverage for engine repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from connecting rod bearing wear has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs ...
Service bulletin22-01-023H-2Nov 3, 2022
Certain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.

3 more on this problem

Service bulletin22-01-023H-2Nov 3, 2022
Certain vehicles may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit abnormal noise, or no crank/no start condition related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.
Service bulletin22-EM-006H-1Apr 28, 2022
The Powertrain warranty coverage for certain engine repairs and/or replacement where the engine damage or malfunction is related to connecting rod bearing wear, has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery or date ...
Service bulletinDBPT6GApr 28, 2022
Certain vehicles that have completed Service Campaign 966 may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.

Complaints filed by year

16 complaints came in 2022, 2.7 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.

NHTSA investigations

DP22-005opened Jan 27, 2023

Electrical · model years 2011 to 2022

Pedestrian alert sounds. Closed aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V-063.

NHTSA summary

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.

DP22-003opened Sep 12, 2022

Engine · model years 2011 to 2019

Loss of motive power. Closed dec 12, 2023.

NHTSA summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are susceptible to cracking. The petition itself can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI number 11481745. On September 12, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Defect Petition (DP22-003) to evaluate the Petitionersâ request. The Petitioners have provided additional complaints within four supplemental letters dated January 31, 2023, March 21, 2023, May 23, 2023, and August 4, 2023. ODIâs evaluation included the review and analysis of the complaints and supporting information submitted by the Petitioners, as well as additional complaints submitted directly to NHTSA which referenced either the oil drain plug or a crack in the oil pan. After reviewing the available data, ODI has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into the oil drain pan as

EA21-003opened Dec 22, 2021

Engine · model years 2011 to 2017

Engine fires. Closed feb 5, 2024, led to recall 23V-877.

NHTSA summary

On March 29, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened two Preliminary Evaluations (PE19-003 on Hyundai and PE19-004 on Kia) to broadly investigate incidents of non-crash fires (regardless of origin or operational status of the vehicle) on various model year Hyundai and Kia vehicles. During the PE investigations, Hyundai and Kia issued several recalls to address vehicle fires, including those due to engine failures involving various engine types. The remedies for the engine failure recalls typically involve engine inspection (to detect existing damage), and if necessary, engine replacement. Additionally, both manufacturers have been installing an engine control software modification known as Knock Sensor Detection Software (KSDS) which is intended to detect impending engine failure, alert the driver, and limit engine power (to lessen likelihood of engine failure).KSDS is being installed under recalls and non-safety field actions, and both companies have extended limited engine warranties (see recall files). On December 22, 2021, ODI upgraded PE19-003 and PE19-004 to this Engineering Analysis (EA21-003, covering both Hyundai and Kia) to evaluate the scope of the prior recalls related to engine failures/fires and the efficacy of the recall remedies for the recalls, as well as the long-term viability of related programs and non-safety field actions being conducted by Hyundai and Kia. The former issue involved approximately 550,000 MY 2013 Hyundai Elantra, MY

EA19-001opened Apr 19, 2019

Airbags · model years 2013 to 2019

Electrical overstress. Closed sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V-024.

NHTSA summary

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (ACU) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) manufactured by ZF-TRW. The ECU receives signals from crash sensors mounted in the vehicle and deploys the vehicle air bags and seat belt pretensioners in accordance with manufacturer design specifications. The ECU in the subject vehicles contains a model DS84 application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) which controls the communication of the crash sensor signal, firing commands (i.e., when to deploy the airbag(s) and/or pretensioners), and fault information (e.g., diagnostic trouble codes). In September 2016, FCA announced recall 16V-668 for certain model year (MY) 2010 to 2014 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep products manufactured with the subject ZF-TRW ACU. In this recall, FCA discussed an EOS condition that resulted in a failure of the subject DS84 ASIC, which caused air bag non-deployment. FCA noted that the defect condition had only been observed in vehicles equipped with sensor harnessing routed across the front of the vehicle. Other FCA vehicles

Recalls that include the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

21V-749Sep 24, 2021

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: 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.

21V-727Sep 17, 2021

Engine

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.

Risk and remedy

Risk: A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on November 16, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 209.

21V-619Aug 6, 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."

Risk and remedy

Risk: 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.

All 3 recalls on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, with the owner complaints on each recalled system

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Questions

What is the most common problem on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?

Hybrid system, with 44 of the 80 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 80,000 miles.

At what mileage do 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems start?

Of the 45 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 28,000 miles and half by about 75,000.

Is the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid better or worse than the 2016?

Counted per year on the road, the 2017 has fewer complaints than the 2016: 8 a year against 12.

How many 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?

5 of them (6%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.

Is there a recall for hybrid system on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?

No recall on file for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is on the same system as hybrid system. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Other model years

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