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2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, spanning 4 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups4distinct top-level categories
Latest recordSeptember 24, 2021report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recall campaigns

The 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 21V749000 dated September 24, 2021.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V749000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
September 24, 2021
Potential units
469,377campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: November 19, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V727000

Component
ENGINE
Report received
September 17, 2021
Potential units
95,515campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.

Why it matters: A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on November 16, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 209.

Owner notification: January 15, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V619000

Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Report received
August 6, 2021
Potential units
348,158campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: December 4, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?

The most frequent component groups in 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid campaign records are Latches/Locks/Linkages (1), Engine (1), Electrical System (1), Exterior Lighting (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Engine1
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 7 model-year reports for the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, spanning 2011–2017; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
20116 campaigns5 component groupsADVISORY20126 campaigns5 component groupsADVISORY20134 campaigns3 component groupsADVISORY20143 campaigns2 component groupsADVISORY20154 campaigns3 component groupsADVISORY20165 campaigns6 component groups20173 campaigns4 component groups
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