2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid engine problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — 57% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) system in my 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited malfunctioned. On three separate occasions, the HEV warning light illuminated while I was driving on the highway, followed by a sudden loss of power. The vehicle stalled and stopped running, leaving it inoperable. The…”
filed Jun 10, 2026
“2/25/2026 vehicle was put in service for a safety warranty recall. 2/26/2026 Hyundai approved the replacement of the engine, but there were costs involved that I was responsible for (approx. $800). 3/9/2026 I was informed by Hyundai the vehicle was complete, and would now last "for another 200,000…”
filed Apr 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in…Campaign 21V727000 · Sep 17, 2021
Engine problems in other Sonata Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sonata Hybrid | 2 | 11% |
| 2021 Sonata Hybrid | 21 | 40% |
| 2016 Sonata Hybrid | 72 | 55% |
| 2015 Sonata Hybrid | 17 | 33% |
| 2014 Sonata Hybrid | 11 | 41% |
| 2013 Sonata Hybrid | 40 | 38% |
| 2012 Sonata Hybrid | 67 | 44% |
| 2011 Sonata Hybrid | 39 | 41% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.