2017 Hyundai Sonata Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

380Engine complaints

50.1%Of all 758 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE380 · 50.1%

STEERING171 · 22.6%

Unspecified / other101 · 13.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM62 · 8.2%

POWER TRAIN54 · 7.1%

Share of the 758 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH MAKING A TURN THE VEHICLE STALLED AND RESTARTED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS AN…”NHTSA complaint 11307193 — filed 02/05/2020

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SAFETY MODE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ALSO, WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR…”NHTSA complaint 11282244 — filed 11/25/2019

“2017 HYUNDAI SONATA SHUT DOWN WHEN I CAME TO A STOP LIGHT. STARTED CAR BACK UP AND DROVE 5MILES HOME. THE SECOND TIME IT SHUT…”NHTSA complaint 11281210 — filed 11/19/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata: 380 of 758 complaints on file (50.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata have in total?

758 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 28 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.