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2017 Hyundai Sonata Engine Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are engine problems on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata?

399 owners have reported engine problems on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata, 52% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 42,000–110,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.

399 complaints 52% of all 2017 complaints 76,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Oil / lubrication 2
Software 1
Filter / screen 1
Catalytic convertor 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (99 of 399). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.

Engine complaints by Sonata year

2008 Sonata 49
2009 Sonata 62
2010 Sonata 29
2011 Sonata 1,011
2017 Sonata 399
2019 Sonata 94
2020 Sonata 31
2021 Sonata 35
2022 Sonata 25
2023 Sonata 30
2024 Sonata 3

Related recalls

No recall covers engine problems on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata. See all 3 recalls for this year.

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Other 2017 Hyundai Sonata problems

Common questions

What are common 2017 Hyundai Sonata engine problems?

Complaints most often name the oil / lubrication, software and filter / screen.

At what mileage do 2017 Hyundai Sonata engine problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 42,000–110,000 miles. The middle value is about 76,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2017 Hyundai Sonata engine problems?

NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.

Which Sonata year has the most engine complaints?

The 2011 Sonata, with 1,011 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.