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2017 Hyundai Sonata Electrical Problems

43 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data

43
Complaints
3
Crashes
Jan 2018Dec 2022
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (43)

criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
CrashFiled: Jan 2026

I was involved in a severe motor vehicle collision in a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The airbags failed to deploy during the crash. I sustained serious injuries and was transported from the scene by EMS.

NHTSA #: 11711495
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Feb 2025

I keep having both my low beam headlight bulbs burning out and one of them started catching on fire. The driver side caught some type of electrical issue causing it to start smoking and eventually melted the connector and lightbulb housing

NHTSA #: 11640472
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2024

The vehicle itself shakes when accelerating and will start to fail once 60mph is hit. It will also cut out when left turns are made...I have met 4 people with the exact same issues who received recalls but I am not sure why my car is not included. I was almost rear ended on the highway by a semi with my pregnant wife and 4 year old son in the car because of the engine failure.

NHTSA #: 11613460
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2023

The hybrid system failure. Chrck engine light is flashing. ABS system failure.

NHTSA #: 11547652
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2023

I have financed my Hyundai Sonata Sport 2017 in December of 2019. I have not had any issues until this current year of 2023. I have noticed that with every oil change that I receive that I would have to go back to the dealership or certified mechanic a month or two earlier.

NHTSA #: 11530786
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2022

The vehicle is available upon requested inspection. Since I bought the car in 2019 it has made a rattling sound like the engine is knocking. Not a severe knocking, however, it does make a clicking/rattling sound in idle, occurs more rapidly while accelerating, then sounds like a muffled diesel while the engine’s torque is dropping when shifted into neutral coasting on the road.

NHTSA #: 11458689
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2020

I own a 2017 hyundai sonata and this week the trunk release would not operate. In checking the release mechanism I discovered a plastic part in the trunk release mechanism had broken. The reason for this complaint is that broken part does not allow the trunk to open manually from the inside of the trunk.

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NHTSA #: 11350956
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2020

After a tire change the hazard light and tire light came on. I was advised to take it to the shop and see if the sensor needs to be reset. I took it in a shop and the tire light went away but the hazard light remained.

NHTSA #: 11319369
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
CrashFiled: Jan 2019

My car is a death trap, I have already been in one accident and too scared to drive it, it just sits in my driveway. When you make a left turn at say a red light the car go's about 5 feet and then stops for 3 seconds, people behind honk at you and then the car rockets forward, I have already been hit once and the other driver took off, so I was left with the bill.

NHTSA #: 11171232
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2026

Here is your updated review with that included: ⸻ I am very disappointed with Hyundai Motor America and the service I received at Hyundai of Renton. I own a 2017 Hyundai Sonata and received a letter about a required software update and ignition cylinder protector due to known theft issues. I went to the Renton dealer for the recall service.

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NHTSA #: 11719428
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2025

The camshaft position sensor internal rubber plug is faulty and it allows oil to leak into the sensor housing. Ruining the sensor and the brushes and housing. It causes the check engine light to come on the idle races and car takes off on its own.

NHTSA #: 11685372
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2024

On 03/16/2024; while driving on I-90 the vehicle at approx 60-65 miles per hr, suddenly stopped, and had to be towed to Matthews Hyundai of Schenectady.

NHTSA #: 11577958
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2023

HEV lights came on stalled car and stated to turn engine off, barely made to a parking lot. Car was towed, in shop Dec 29, 2022 to Jan 10, 2023. knock sensor replaced, rusty spark plugs slots cleaned out, no communication with power train, case #20817405 June 16, case# 21597503 part A: Hev lights again chugging and stalling.

NHTSA #: 11554942
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2022

Hybrid system failed, lost power while driving on freeway going 65 m/h during rush hours, RPM gage went down to 0, most instrument light weee lit on dashboard. Speed went all the way down to 40 m/h pressing the gas all the way down. Hybrid system warning light was flashing.

NHTSA #: 11486161
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2019

Over the past month my car has been in the shop four times due to it malfunctioning while I am driving it - and that is not including when I took it in at the end of august because the trunk merchanism broke and it wouldn't close.

NHTSA #: 11259087
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
CrashFiled: Sep 2017

On saturday 9/16/17 I was at a stop light sitting still when my car stalled and went dead. I looked at the dashboard and saw the engine light was on. The brake was frozen and before I could restart the car it rolled into the vehicle in front of me.

NHTSA #: 11024819
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2026

This car is becoming more of a headache than it’s worth. Turned the car on, My car started shaking and my check engine light came on. then I got this message “A possible condition with your engine control system has been detected on a 2017 Hyundai Sonata”

NHTSA #: 11716294
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2025

My Hyundai consumes oil and I have to put oil in it every two weeks! Also my ignition coils has had to be changed 4 times. Also check engine light just came on code saying catalytic converter or oxygen sensor changed oxygen sensor a couple months ago.

NHTSA #: 11677661
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2024

The makes a weird shutter noise when accelerating and won't crank over 60. Loses power when turning or when going uphill. Sometimes has problem starting.

NHTSA #: 11631925
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2024

driving on the side of the interstate, the hybrid battery indicator continuously dipped low. Minutes after continuing driving on the interstate around 50 to 60 MPH, every light on the dash came on the vehicle stopped accelerating, and the warning light check HEV system shut engine off started flashing. The vehicle would no longer start again after this.

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NHTSA #: 11591675
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2023

Driving the car on the freeway, the battery light came on, and after that few other warning lights came on and I pulled over by then the car stopped and didn't turn on. It was scary since I was on the freeway. No other warning prior to that and the car was very well maintained even during the last recommended service everything was checked and no recommendation was made regarding the alternator.

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NHTSA #: 11546476
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2023

I have a 2017 Hyundai Sonata that has had 3 recalls. I purchased the car in 2019 and all three recalls have been issued after 2019. Since I’ve had the car I’ve never taken it to Hyundai to get the recalls taken care of .

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NHTSA #: 11541075
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2023

The check engine light started flashing Check hybrid system turn off engine massage appeared The gas pedal doesnt work and the car jumps The problem happened 4 times so far with me The same problem happened about 5 times with my uncle that drives 2016 sonata hybrid

NHTSA #: 11514331
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2022

The car lost all acceleration and my check hybrid system light came on. The car would not handle safely to drive. After 3 resets the car finally accelerated as normal.

NHTSA #: 11498886
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2022

my check engine light has came up already three times within each month the codes that appear is P0014 / P1326 I have changed the oil many times and it still appears now my it to the point my car can't be driven it not let me drive it only at a certain limit

NHTSA #: 11487118
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2021

When I was driving, the car began to slow down I was not able to accelarete and the car turned off. I pushed the start button to turn on the car and I saw smoke came from the hood. According to my mechanic it was the starter.

NHTSA #: 11443077
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2020

While going down the highway, the vehicle's check engine, ABS, TPMS, traction control, air bag, electronic steering & emergency brake lights all came on simultaneously. & at that same time the speedometer & tachometer both dropped to 0, the digital display of the engine temp guage, gear setting & other onboard displays went down while the car was in motion on the highway.

NHTSA #: 11353271
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2019

The trunk latch would not open. It would not respond with key fob, interior button, button under the handle or with the key. Forced it open once and then had to force it closed.

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NHTSA #: 11266173
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Aug 2019

I bought my car november 28, 2017. On june 27, 2019, the interior lights and the license plate light were inoperative. I've brought the car into the dealership I bought the car from three times, but they were unable to fix the problem.

NHTSA #: 11243662
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2019

After receiving recall mail, yesterday I left my vehicle at service. They gave me back my car and told me they have fixed it. After driving less than a mile the engine stoped and a yellow light turned on.

NHTSA #: 11202605
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2018

Autonomous emergency braking system (aeb) does not work on streets or highway. I have 10 dash cam video's that show no alarms when coming up on stopped obstructions. Car has been in shop 3 times and dealer reports that there is nothing wrong with the cruise control and refuses to demonstrate that it is working normally.

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NHTSA #: 11065510
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was turned off and parked inside the garage, the blue link system turned the vehicle on without warning. The vehicle was turned off.

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NHTSA #: 11061179
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2017

Tl* the contact leases a 2017 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the automatic emergency system that engaged the warning alert system when a vehicle was being followed closely failed. In addition, the instrument panel also failed.

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NHTSA #: 10979780
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2025

I can’t drive my car on the highway cause then it will shut off and say HEV system error and I have to shut my car off turn it back on then erase the code with my diagnostic tool. My oil light keeps popping up and whenever I slightly press on the gas pedal or go up a steep hill, it starts to rattle, been noticing my oil burns out fast and I have to replace it when it gets low.

NHTSA #: 11635989
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2025

I bought a car in the USA, I live in another country. Errors that appear in the car are similar to these: [XXX] Еrror appears then, the cogd I give more gas and let go of the pedal. When the engine is heated at different speeds.

NHTSA #: 11635442
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2024

HEV battery constantly states that the car needs turned off. Hyundai had to replace my engine as it just died and blew a hole in a pipe

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NHTSA #: 11631140
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2024

It has happened twice now that check Hybrid system turn of engine comes on. And I have to call a tow truck because I cant drive the car.

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NHTSA #: 11576716
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2023

HEV light comes on and the car starts slowing down & beeping. Unsure what the issue is but this started once the car had more than 100k miles on it

NHTSA #: 11542868
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2023

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Subject: Anti-Theft Upgrade Request and Complaint Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing this letter as an Autochthon American woman exercising my rights to conduct commerce and practice freedom of religion, seeking assistance and resolution for a distressing incident related to the theft of my conveyance.

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NHTSA #: 11534600
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Apr 2021

Back brake light bulb has been changed 10 times they go out repeatedly from side to side

NHTSA #: 11407132
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2019

Trunk will not open, with dash button, trunk button, or key. Stationay with $173 perishible groceries inside, will be oderious by the time it gets to a shop. Parked in garage.

NHTSA #: 11234987
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2019

Wirring handss, engine red lights on and can't go over 55 miles, start to shake

NHTSA #: 11195870
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2018

I noticed immediately that the car seemed to drag during takeoff. On monday upon crossing the bridge down lurlene b wallace blvd the car engine shut down in the middle of traffic.

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NHTSA #: 11161752

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