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2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid, most often about the engine (53% of complaints, typically around 12,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Sonata Plug-In Hybrid model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid problems
Engine
17 complaints · 53%Half of these problems showed up before 12,500 miles.
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…
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…
Electrical
11 complaints · 34%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…
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai sonata hybrid. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the front side collision warning system failed to function. The vehicle was taken to stevens creek Hyundai (4425 stevens creek blvd, santa clara, ca 95051), but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired and…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 22%The shark fin antenna cover came off the vehicle. When I parked the car, after driving on the highway, I noticed that it was gone. This definitely can pose a driving hazard if it comes off the vehicle while driving on the highway. I noticed that what was left of the base mounts appeared to be cracked which resulted in…
Fuel system
6 complaints · 19%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…
Transmission
4 complaints · 13%I was driving my Hyundai 2017 sonata plugin hybrid on the high way in hev mode and suddenly I felt severe vibration in my car. Then I changed my engine to EV mode and it was fine. Engine light came on. Every time the gas engine came on the car started vibrating and non responsive to gas. I drove about 10 more km…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid recalls
Electrical: software
Risk: A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Hybrid system: hybrid propulsion system
Risk: If the vpd activates while the vehicle is being operated in electric vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will remove the vpd switch and install a new battery management system (bms) that contains an overvoltage protection device (opd). The recall is expected to begin may 2018. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 175.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 hyundai sonata plug-in hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a voltage protection device (vpd), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Loss of motive power
Summary
The national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated july 13, 2022, petitioning the agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain hyundai motor america, inc. And kia america, inc. Vehicles spanning model years (my) 2005-2021. The petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are
Questions about the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (17 complaints, typically around 12,500 miles); electrical (11 complaints); other or unspecified (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 24, 2021 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid?
- It is the most complained-about Sonata Plug-In Hybrid model year since 2000, with 32 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid years
- 2016
- 2017