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2017 Hyundai Sonata recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata, filed between December 30, 2016 and September 24, 2021. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.

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CampaignFiledPart
21V749000September 24, 2021Exterior lighting: turn signal
21V619000August 6, 2021Latches/locks/linkages: latch
16V956000December 30, 2016Air bags: inflator module

Exterior lighting: turn signal (21V749000)

Filed September 24, 2021

What is wrong. 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.

What could happen. A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Latches/locks/linkages: latch (21V619000)

Filed August 6, 2021

What is wrong. 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."

What could happen. A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

The 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.

Air bags: inflator module (16V956000)

Filed December 30, 2016

What is wrong. 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.

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

The 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.

Check that your car is on the list

Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2017 Hyundai Sonata may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.

How to confirm the repair is free

If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Hyundai may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Hyundai customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.

Other model years of the Sonata

More: all Hyundai recalls, check-engine codes, car repair costs.

2017 Hyundai Sonata recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Sonata have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.

Is a recall repair on a 2017 Hyundai Sonata free?

Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Hyundai dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.

How do I know if my 2017 Hyundai Sonata was already fixed?

Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.