2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 46about this part
- Share
- 57%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 57% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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 my car. I heard a sucking air sound at which time I turned off the car. I then restarted and no warning lights were on. Later that day while driving home the warning light came back on. I pulled the codes and it showed p0105 and p0107. Dealer inspected and found the EGR pipe(c) separated from flange causing unmetered air leak. Repairs took from 09/26/18-10/02/18”
NHTSA complaint #11143359, filed 2018-10, 4,854 miles“While accelerating, especially up inclines, I would hear a knocking sound, feel vibrations, the check engine light would come on and the acceleration would not work. I would coast for a little bit (up to about a minute) before the acceleration would work again properly. This causes a very hazardous situation as other vehicle behind are still attempting to accelerate while I can not. This has happened to me at least 5 times in the last month and a half. …”
NHTSA complaint #11359875, filed 2020-09, 63,000 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“While driving on a 4 lane street the car suddenly gave a message 'check hybrid system shut off engine'. I was stopped at a red light so I turned off the engine. When I tried to restart the car it would not start. It took 4 tried to get the car restarted. Later that night the car would not start at all and I had to have it towed to the dealership the next day. The dealership could not find a problem and I returned to get the car. On the way home from the dealership I had shut off the car to retrieve some items and upon returning to the car again it would not start. …”
NHTSA complaint #11039502, filed 2017-10, 22,000 miles“Car has 10000 miles. Came to a stoplight and the car died. Radio was on, dash was dark. Tried to restart, no response. Tried 5 times, on the 6th time, engine came to life. Car has been at the dealer for the last week; no fault code detected according to dealer. They are in touch with Hyundai.”
NHTSA complaint #11063312, filed 2018-01, 10,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V727000Sep 17, 2021Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear…Covers: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2017, Tucson 2017
Related service bulletins
- 11038458Oct 8, 2026Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure…
- 11038456Oct 7, 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures…
- 11006829Aug 19, 2024Hyundai 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…
- 10165455Aug 12, 2019If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ?Check Engine? light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid…
- 10160102Apr 19, 2019This bulletin provides additional service diagnostic information and repair procedures related to electric A/C compressors equipped in hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid…
- 10160095Apr 9, 2019If you are servicing a Sonata Hybrid with the symptoms and DTC listed below, follow the Service Procedure on Page 2.
- 10115234Jul 19, 2017Some 2017MY SONATA HYBRID vehicles may develop an abnormal noise, Hybrid/Check Engine Warning Light On and/or Engine No Start if the pulley becomes loose at the Hybrid Starter…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 11% |
| 2023 | 7 | 47% |
| 2022 | 2 | 11% |
| 2021 | 21 | 38% |
| 2020 | 8 | 50% |
| 2019 | 3 | 60% |
| 2018 | 5 | 56% |
| 2017 | 46 | 57% |
| 2016 | 73 | 55% |
| 2015 | 19 | 35% |
| 2014 | 12 | 43% |
| 2013 | 40 | 37% |
| 2012 | 68 | 44% |
| 2011 | 40 | 42% |
Other parts of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
18 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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