Table 1 shows four common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems | |
| Engine Knocking Noise problems |
My 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid suffered a sudden and dangerous engine failure matching the exact conditions of NHTSA safety recall 209 (Hyundai campaign 209) for premature connecting rod bearing wear. The vehicle entered limp mode due to diagnostic trouble code p1326. Read details...
2/25/2026 vehicle was put in service for a safety warranty recall. 2/26/2026 Hyundai approved the replacement of the engine, but there were costs involved that I was responsible for (approx. $800). 3/9/2026 I was informed by Hyundai the vehicle was complete, and would now last "for another Read details...
On this past labor day, which was 9/3/2018, I pulled into a gas station to refuel my car. Shut off car and had key fob with me. Pumped the fuel and got back in the car. Nothing. Car was inoperable. Pressed the start button, pressed the brakes, shifted from drive to neutral and back, pressed the Read details...