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2017 Hyundai Sonata electrical system problems

The 2017 Hyundai Sonata has 71 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

71

Electrical System complaints

7%

Share of year

5

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Related recalls

21V749000Electrical SystemSeptember 24, 2021 · 469,377 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

What owners report

WHILE DRIVING THE 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA AT SPEEDS OF 60 PLUS MPH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS. THIS INCIDENT HAS EVEN CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT CORNER OF MY HYUNDAI DUE TO LOSING STEERING CAUSING ME TO VEER IN TO THE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 5, 2020 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata have?

NHTSA has 71 complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Sonata electrical system — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 21V749000.

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.