2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 50 complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 40% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 40% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle began to shudder with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact managed to veer to the shoulder of the road, turn the vehicle off, get out the vehicle, and check as an abnormal odor appeared. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however while the vehicle was being towed, the tow driver informed the contact that evidence of flames were present under the hood.
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH and taking an exit, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the power relay assembly and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle started but failed to move. The contact stated that the failure was related to TSB Number: 20-01-003H.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- Electrical system 18 complaints