2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Recall List
2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid, affecting electrical system and fuel system. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Hyundai dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Sep 24, 2021
- Owner complaints
- 32
All 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 21V749000Sep 24, 2021Electrical System469,377 vehicles
Electrical system:software
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.
Risk: A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 18V166000Mar 12, 2018Fuel System2,840 vehicles
Hybrid propulsion system
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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid have?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid, covering electrical system and fuel system.
- Are 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 21V749000, reported Sep 24, 2021, concerning the electrical system.