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2017 Hyundai Sonata Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL Critical safety
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign # 21V749000 · Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America · Reported: 2021-09-24
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH Safety
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."
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.
NHTSA campaign # 21V619000 · Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America · Reported: 2021-08-06 · Latches/Doors
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Critical safety
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign # 16V956000 · Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America · Reported: 2016-12-30 · Airbag
Recall summary
This 2017 Hyundai Sonata has 3 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL — 1 recall
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH — 1 recall
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 2
- Safety — 1
Most recent recall reported: 2021-09-24.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata have open recalls?
Yes — there are 3 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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