2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Hybrid propulsion system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 1% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and ABS warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the check HEV System message was displayed. The vehicle then lost motive power and was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer on two separate occasions. The dealer replaced the engine coil and battery; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the dealer performed NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V749000 (Exterior Lightning, Electrical System) however, the failure recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11462658, filed 2022-04, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
Hybrid propulsion system: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
46 complaintsElectrical system
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 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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