The 2017 Hyundai Sonata has a high safety risk profile with 3 recall campaigns and 740 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

740

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

16V9560002016-30-12

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles manufactured April 15, 2016, to September 13, 2016, and Sonata vehicles manufactured May 27, 2016 to September 16, 2016. In these vehicles, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.

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21V6190002021-06-08

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

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21V7490002021-24-09

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

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.

A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 740 owners have filed complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Sonata. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine256

02Steering144

03Unknown Or Other51

04Structure22

05Latches/locks/linkages16

740 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy

24–42mpg combined

21-39city

30-45hwy

$1,050-$1,800/yr

Across 8 configurations, the 2017 Hyundai Sonata returns 24–42 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Sonata Hybrid SE - Automatic (AM6)

42mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

39 city45 hwy~$1,050/yr9/10 Clean

Sonata Hybrid - Automatic (AM6)

40mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

38 city43 hwy~$1,100/yr9/10 Clean

Sonata Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic (AM6)

39mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

38 city40 hwy~$1,100/yr10/10 Clean

Sonata - Automatic (AM7)

31mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city36 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean

Sonata - Automatic (S6)

29mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city36 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean

Sonata Sport Limited - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city35 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Sonata - Automatic (S6)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city31 hwy~$1,700/yr6/10 Average

Sonata Limited - Automatic (S6)

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city30 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2017 Hyundai Sonata

37States

27%in top 3

10% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 37 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

1,10110%

FLFlorida

1,0849%

CACalifornia

9768%

PAPennsylvania

6516%

GAGeorgia

6095%

NYNew York

5555%

DEDelaware

4614%

NJNew Jersey

4264%

DCWashington DC

4033%

ILIllinois

3643%

OHOhio

3583%

NCNorth Carolina

3253%

MDMaryland

3243%

AZArizona

3223%

MOMissouri

3123%

OKOklahoma

2792%

INIndiana

2752%

TNTennessee

2162%

MN202

CT172

NH169

WA160

RI146

VA129

WI116

CO116

AL111

UT107

MA106

OR106

MI105

LA95

NE92

NV81

HI70

IA62

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2017.

2017 Hyundai Sonata Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2017 Hyundai Sonata a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata. There are 3 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata?

NHTSA shows 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata?

You'll get between 24 and 42 MPG combined from the 2017 Hyundai Sonata, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Sonata?

ENGINE problems top the list with 740 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.