2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 22%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,840miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 22% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,840 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hev warning light came on when I started the car in the morning. I heard some grinding and a belt slipping. Diagnosed as generator pulley grinding, alignment marks not aligned. It took from 08/31/18 till 09/07/18 for the repair to be completed.”
NHTSA complaint #11143355, filed 2018-10, 4,664 miles“On this past labor day, which was 9/3/2018, I pulled into a gas station to refuel my car. Shut off car and had key fob with me. Pumped the fuel and got back in the car. Nothing. Car was inoperable. Pressed the start button, pressed the brakes, shifted from drive to neutral and back, pressed the brake and the start button again and nothing. Dashboard lit up like a christmas tree with the key fob light on, the check engine light on, etc. Called bluelink. They transferred me to a phone prompt switchboard. Problem is the phone screen would not operate as it was frozen as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11124591, filed 2018-09, 34,000 miles“Odometer Fraud. The contact stated that while attempting to purchase a 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, it was later discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was not yet purchased. The vehicle mileage was 87,000, but the contact later discovered that the mileage was 105,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11667237, filed 2025-06, 105,000 miles“I first experienced HEV hybrid system issue back in 2022. I took my sonata to the dealership which they had over a month to try to fix the problem which they did for the time. Now a year later I’m back with the same issues and the dealer basically saying they can’t see my car for a month then don’t know how long it’s going to take to fix the issues if the even. Nobody can really tell me what’s wrong with my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11546965, filed 2023-09“1) I purchased 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid new. Now for 2nd time, trunk latch won't open trunk. 1st time i paid for a new park on the trunk. Now again, trunk won't open. Dealer states they have to replace rear bumper antenna. 2) Airbag light came on on the dash, and remains on when I start car. Dealer stated it is the driver seatbelt light. I Never had an accident with this vehicle and air bag(s) have never inflated. Dealer stated they will have to replace driver airbag which will cost me $1,436.35. …”
NHTSA complaint #11549438, filed 2023-10Related recalls
- 21V749000Sep 24, 2021Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junction Box…Covers: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2016–2017, Sonata 2015–2017, Sonata Plug-In Hybrid 2016–2017
Related service bulletins
- 11018575May 8, 2025Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon’s…
- 11017111Apr 7, 2025Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon's…
- 11015936Mar 18, 2025Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon’s…
- 11008009Sep 11, 2024This bulletin provides instructions to update the 4th generation AVN head unit software to ensure the SIM Over The Air function for the Bluelink service is operating properly.
- 11002760Jun 29, 2024This bulletin provides instructions to update the 4th generation AVN head unit software to ensure the SIM Over The Air function for the Bluelink service is operating properly.
- 10210206Mar 10, 2022Certain 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…
- 10210205Mar 8, 2022Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine…
- 10207803Jan 3, 2022Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine…
- 10179246Aug 10, 2020Certain 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…
- 10179244Aug 10, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 36% |
| 2024 | 1 | 11% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 11 | 58% |
| 2021 | 25 | 45% |
| 2020 | 6 | 38% |
| 2019 | 2 | 40% |
| 2018 | 2 | 22% |
| 2017 | 18 | 22% |
| 2016 | 36 | 27% |
| 2015 | 24 | 44% |
| 2014 | 11 | 39% |
| 2013 | 24 | 22% |
| 2012 | 23 | 15% |
| 2011 | 17 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
46 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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