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2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid engine problems

The 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has 48 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 39% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

48

Engine complaints

39%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Sonata Hybrid engine complaints by model year74 complaints2011: 40 complaints2012: 71 complaints2013: 40 complaints2014: 12 complaints2015: 19 complaints2016: 74 complaints2017: 48 complaints2018: 5 complaints2019: 1 complaints2020: 8 complaints2021: 23 complaints2022: 2 complaints2023: 7 complaints2024: 1 complaints
Sonata Hybrid engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

21V727000EngineSeptember 17, 2021 · 95,515 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

What owners report

“1: AT THE BEGINNING OF OCTOBER 210, WHEN THE MOTORWAY EXITS FROM EAST TO WEST, SUDDENLY THE ENGINE DOES NOT WORK (PICTURED) AND THE CAR DECELERATES DIRECTLY FROM 70 MILES TO 30 MILES. THE BRAKES CAN NOT WORK FULLY. STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL MUST STEP ON MULTIPLE STEPS TO RELAX THE THROTTLE, DEPRESS THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 10, 2017 · crash

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have?

NHTSA has 48 complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid engine — 39% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 21V727000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.