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2017 Hyundai Sonata recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The most recent was reported on September 24, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SONATA, SONATA HYBRID, SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
21V749000September 24, 2021Electrical System › Software
21V727000September 17, 2021Engine
21V619000August 6, 2021Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Latch
18V166000March 12, 2018Hybrid Propulsion System
16V956000December 30, 2016Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Engine (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Hybrid Propulsion System (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V749000Manufacturer no. 210

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
September 24, 2021
Owner notification
November 19, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
469,377 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SONATA, SONATA HYBRID, SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID

Components: Electrical System › Software; Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V749000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V727000Manufacturer no. 209

Engine

Report received by NHTSA
September 17, 2021
Owner notification
January 15, 2022
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
95,515 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SONATA HYBRID

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V727000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V619000Manufacturer no. 208

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
August 6, 2021
Owner notification
December 4, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
348,158 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SONATA, SONATA HYBRID

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V619000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V166000Manufacturer no. 175

Hybrid Propulsion System

Report received by NHTSA
March 12, 2018
Owner notification
May 2, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,840 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata
July 31, 2015 – August 31, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V166000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V956000Manufacturer no. 156

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
December 30, 2016
Owner notification
February 13, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
110 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata
June 30, 2016 – September 16, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
SONATA

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles manufactured April 15, 2016, to September 13, 2016, and Sonata vehicles manufactured May 27, 2016 to September 16, 2016. In these vehicles, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 156.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V956000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 27, 2021.