2017 Hyundai Sonata Engine Problems
Engine complaints make up 409 of 764 total complaints (54%) for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata, with a median failure mileage of 67,500. NHTSA lists 11 crashes and 9 fires tied to this component, though no related recalls are listed in this data.
- Engine complaints
- 409
- 54% of 764
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 9
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 67,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration at low speeds, including while parking or turning into driveways, sometimes ending in a crash.
- Some describe the brake pedal failing to stop the car once acceleration began, even when pressed to the floor.
- Multiple reports describe engine knocking that grows louder and faster as the vehicle accelerates, followed by stalling and warning lights.
- Several owners report the engine catching fire, in some cases after a knocking noise or loss of power, with flames spreading to the front end and interior.
- One owner reported a rod bearing failure that caused the car to stop abruptly and referenced an engine recall, though no such recall appears in this dataset.
- A few complaints mention smoke from under the hood while driving, without any prior warning light.
When 2017 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 28, 2016, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Sonata model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2017 Hyundai Sonata?
- Engine complaints account for 409 of the 764 total complaints filed for the 2017 Sonata, or 54% of all complaints for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata engine?
- No related recalls are listed in this data for the 2017 Sonata engine, even though one owner complaint referenced an engine recall.
- At what mileage do 2017 Sonata engine problems usually occur?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 67,500 at the time of engine-related failure.
- Are 2017 Sonata engine problems dangerous?
- NHTSA records 11 crashes, 9 fires, and 2 injuries tied to engine complaints for the 2017 Sonata.
- How does the 2017 Sonata compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2017 Sonata's engine share of 54% falls below the 2016 model's 65% and the 2018 model's 62%, but above the 2020 model's 21%, based on this dataset.