2017 Hyundai Sonata reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 986
- 738 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 376 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 46 reported crashes · 18 injuries · 1 death · 16 fires
What owners report fails — 2017 Hyundai Sonata
- ENGINE 376
- STEERING 171
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 100
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 61
- POWER TRAIN 53
3 recalls on record for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata
- NHTSA 21V619000 · 2021 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
- NHTSA 21V749000 · 2021 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 16V956000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2017 Hyundai Sonata
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2017 Hyundai Sonata units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
NHTSA has 986 consumer complaints on record for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (376 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2017 Hyundai Sonata units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Sonata?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (376), steering (171), unknown or other (100), electrical system (61). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2017 Hyundai Sonata?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.