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The 2017 Hyundai Sonata is a large cars vehicle covered by 8 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 766 owner complaints and 3 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 28 report a crash and 11 report a fire; 9 complaints report injuries totalling 12 injured people, and 1 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Engine, named in 385 complaints (50.3% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2017 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★☆ |
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) that include the 2017 Hyundai Sonata. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 16V956000 — Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 30/12/2016
Summary: 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.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 156.
Campaign 21V749000 — Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 24/09/2021
Summary: 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.
Consequence: A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 210.
Campaign 21V619000 — Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:latch 06/08/2021
Summary: 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."
Consequence: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
Owner Complaints (766)
Owners have filed 766 complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Sonata with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 385 | 50.3% |
| Steering | 173 | 22.6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 102 | 13.3% |
| Electrical System | 65 | 8.5% |
| Power Train | 56 | 7.3% |
| Structure | 37 | 4.8% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 33 | 4.3% |
| Air Bags | 22 | 2.9% |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 2.9% |
| Exterior Lighting | 20 | 2.6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 2.6% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 2.3% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Engine, 385 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2022 with 131 filings. Owners filed 766 complaints in total across 11 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 28 and those involving a fire number 11; 9 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2017 Hyundai Sonata as a large cars vehicle and published ratings for 8 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 24–42 MPG; the median configuration returns 26.5 city / 36 highway / 30 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 40 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28.5 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
Showing the 4 most common configuration groups of 8 EPA configurations.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 766 complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Engine with 385 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2017 Hyundai Sonata?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) covering the 2017 Hyundai Sonata in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 16V956000 for Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module.
What is the 2017 Hyundai Sonata's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2017 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 5 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 4 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata get?
The EPA rated 8 configurations of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata. Combined fuel economy ranges from 24 to 42 MPG, with a median of 30 MPG (median city 26.5, median highway 36).