How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata have?

NHTSA lists 54 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Sonata, which is 7% of the 764 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata trunk or body?

Yes. Recall 21V619000, reported August 6, 2021, covers a trunk latch that may become damaged and prevent the trunk from opening; dealers replace the trunk latch base free of charge.

At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2017 Sonata?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 53,647 miles at the time these complaints were filed.

What specific body issues do 2017 Sonata owners report most?

Owners commonly describe trunk latch failures, door handles breaking off, sunroof glass shattering, and shark fin antenna covers detaching while driving.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to Structure & Body complaints on the 2017 Sonata?

Within this complaint area, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury reported, along with 2 fire mentions across the full complaint set for that year.

2017 Hyundai Sonata Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 54 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata, 7% of that year's 764 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 53,647. A related recall (21V619000) covers a trunk latch that can fail to open.

Structure & Body complaints: 54; 7% of 764
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 53,647 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Trunk fails to open or latch properly, with owners describing a broken plastic latch mechanism inside the trunk release.
Door handles snap off during normal use, such as when opening the driver-side rear door.
Sunroof glass has shattered or 'exploded' unexpectedly while driving at highway speed.
Roof-mounted shark fin antenna cover has detached or blown off while driving, and some owners report it missing entirely on multiple vehicles.
Roof paint has peeled down to bare metal, mostly reported on white-colored cars.
Power steering has intermittently locked up along with traction control and warning lights activating.

When 2017 Hyundai Sonata body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 10, 2018, latest Jul 25, 2026.

54 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2018 to Jul 2026; peak Oct 2021 (5).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata

NHTSA 21V619000Aug 6, 2021Structure & Body348,158 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.

Structure & Body complaints by Sonata model year

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

2010171 (50%)
201198 (3%)
201244 (3%)
201353 (3%)
201424 (3%)
201566 (6%)
201638 (5%)
201754 (7%)
201826 (7%)
20197 (4%)
202030 (17%)
20216 (5%)
20225 (5%)
20235 (6%)
20245 (11%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata have?: NHTSA lists 54 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Sonata, which is 7% of the 764 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata trunk or body?: Yes. Recall 21V619000, reported August 6, 2021, covers a trunk latch that may become damaged and prevent the trunk from opening; dealers replace the trunk latch base free of charge.
At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2017 Sonata?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 53,647 miles at the time these complaints were filed.
What specific body issues do 2017 Sonata owners report most?: Owners commonly describe trunk latch failures, door handles breaking off, sunroof glass shattering, and shark fin antenna covers detaching while driving.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to Structure & Body complaints on the 2017 Sonata?: Within this complaint area, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury reported, along with 2 fire mentions across the full complaint set for that year.