2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid problems
The 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid has 51 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (33%) concerns engine. Next are electrical system (22%) and fuel system (12%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 51 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 33% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 12,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 16 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 12,000 miles.
None of these complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 100% of model years in our database.
It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
First extended drive of new car, check engine light came on. Took it to dealer for service, was told I had "bad fuel" that they tested a sample and found e85 (ethanol) in it, which is not covered by hyundai new car warranty for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. I paid $828 to have fuel drained and replaced, fuel injection cleaning, and decarbonizing and throttle body cleaning. Check engine light went away, but turned back on a few days later.
On 3/15/2017 around 8am, I started my car to leave for work and the car showed a warning "check hybrid system" and the corresponding warning light came on. The gasoline engine also started right away and stayed on, even though the ev battery was full. The engine remained on throughout my commute to work and back to home in the evening. I plugged the car in my garage for charging overnight with the timer set to start the charging at 10pm.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai sonata plug-in hybrid. While driving approximately 20 MPH and above, the cruise control caused the vehicle to almost crash into the preceding vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not diagnosed. The contact was too scared to drive the vehicle. The failure mileage was 6.
This is my first time buying a brand new car in my mid 40's. I purchased the car (plug in hybrid) with only 25 miles on march 15, 2018 and after 7 days and 353 miles later, upon driving and coming to a stop in the city of philadelphia, pa, the car stalled and lost power. Warning message "check hybrid system." I had to step on the gas pedal all the way down to the floor and waited a second or two in order for it to move at a turtle's pace. Fortunately, I was able to find a safe spot to park the car.
Other model years of the Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016