2017 Hyundai Sonata recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 3 2017 Hyundai Sonata recalls, newest first
Sep 24, 2021Exterior Lighting, Turn SignalHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015 to 2017 Sonata, 2016 to 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.
Risk: A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V749000 · Hyundai Motor America
Aug 6, 2021Latches/locks/linkages, Trunk LidHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 to 2018 Sonata, 2016 to 2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018 to 2020 Accent, and 2016 to 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V619000 · Hyundai Motor America
Dec 30, 2016Air Bags, FrontalHyundai 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 16V956000 · Hyundai Motor America
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2017 Hyundai Sonata has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.