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2017 Hyundai Sonata Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 30 brake complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata, 4% of its 764 total complaints for the year, with 6 crashes and no fires or injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 24,988. No brake-related recalls are on file for this model year.

Brakes complaints
30
4% of 764
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
24,989 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal being depressed fully but the vehicle failing to slow or stop, in some cases leading to a collision.
  • Some describe the parking brake pedal going all the way to the floor after a locknut and washer detached from the parking brake cable.
  • Several report the anti-lock brake system engaging in snow with pulsation and an extended stopping time, with reduced control over the vehicle.
  • Others describe the brake pedal causing a shaking sensation when pressed at moderate speed.
  • A few report sudden loss of power steering along with illuminated power steering and traction control lights while braking or maneuvering.

When 2017 Hyundai Sonata brake complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 28, 2016, latest Oct 24, 2025.

2017 Hyundai Sonata brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2016Nov 2017Sep 2019Jan 2020Apr 2021Sep 2022Jul 2023Mar 2024
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2016 to Oct 2025; peak Jan 2020 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Sonata model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201042 (12%)
  2. 2011230 (7%)
  3. 2012189 (12%)
  4. 2013180 (9%)
  5. 201473 (10%)
  6. 201589 (8%)
  7. 201652 (7%)
  8. 201730 (4%)
  9. 201819 (5%)
  10. 20193 (2%)
  11. 20203 (2%)
  12. 20214 (3%)
  13. 20226 (6%)
  14. 20234 (5%)
  15. 20242 (4%)
  16. 20255 (31%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata?
NHTSA lists 30 brake complaints for the 2017 Sonata, which is 4% of the 764 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata?
No. The data on file shows no related recalls for the 2017 Sonata's brake system.
Did the 2017 Sonata brake problems cause crashes?
NHTSA data shows 6 crashes tied to brake complaints for the 2017 Sonata, with no fires and no injuries reported.
At what mileage do brake problems tend to appear on the 2017 Sonata?
The median mileage at failure among brake complaints for the 2017 Sonata is 24,988 miles.
How does the 2017 Sonata compare to other model years for brake complaints?
The 2017 Sonata's brake complaints make up 4% of its total complaints, lower than earlier years like 2010 through 2013, which ranged from 7% to 12%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.