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2017 Hyundai Sonata: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

3Safety recalls
766Owner complaints to NHTSA
3Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2017 Hyundai Sonata owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine385Most reports between 40k and 120k miles
Steering173Most reports between 20k and 80k miles
Unknown Or Other102Most reports between 10k and 70k miles
Electrical System65Most reports between 0 and 50k miles
Power Train56Most reports between 10k and 70k miles
Structure37
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Air Bags: FrontalDec 2016 · Campaign 16V956000
  • Exterior Lighting: Turn SignalSep 2021 · Campaign 21V749000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: Trunk LidAug 2021 · Campaign 21V619000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • DTN Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA25005 · opened Oct 2025 · open
  • Loss of Motive PowerDP22003 · opened Sep 2022 · closed Dec 2023
  • Electrical overstressEA19001 · opened Apr 2019 · closed Sep 2024

Theft risk

The Sonata is number 2 on the NICB list of most-stolen vehicles in the US (first half of 2025, all model years). Ask about anti-theft protection before you buy.

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.