Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Two problems related to gas recirculation valve (egr valve) have been reported for the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid based on all problems reported for the 2017 Sonata Hybrid.

1 Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2026

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 200,000 miles". I picked up the vehicle and only drove 5+ miles from the dealership when the vehicle’s motor completely shut down, putting me in a very unsafe driving condition, almost causing a serious accident. Vehicle was returned to Hyundai the same day and I was informed they were still figuring out the failure and to be patient. 3/11/2026 Hyundai informed the vehicle would now need a new catalytic converter and O2 sensor, and that it would all be covered under warranty. On 3/12/2026 Hyundai informed me that they would not fully cover the cost of the new parts and I ended up paying another $1300. 3/19/2026 Hyundai notified me that the vehicle service was complete, and the vehicle was ready for pick-up. I picked up the vehicle that day and again only drove 5+ miles when the vehicle repeated the same failure with the motor completely shutting down and again putting me in a very unsafe driving condition and almost causing a serious accident. Vehicle returned to Hyundai the same day. 3/23/2026 was told I would receive update once technician gets to the vehicle. 3/26/2026 informed that the vehicles brake booster actuator needed replaced, and I have to cover the almost $4000 to replace this part and later informed dealerships gm was covering cost. 4/8/2026 vehicle being worked on and completed by the end of that day. 4/9/2026 vehicle failed a 3rd time with same codes and limp mode. Tech line stating to replace egr valve and intake manifold. 4/13/2026 informed that Hyundai refused to pay total amount, but were going to re-submit to not be completely out of pocket. 4/15/2026 vehicle has now been in service for 7 weeks for a safety warranty recall.

2 Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2018

Hev warning light came on when I started my car. I heard a sucking air sound at which time I turned off the car. I then restarted and no warning lights were on. Later that day while driving home the warning light came back on. I pulled the codes and it showed p0105 and p0107. Dealer inspected and found the egr pipe(c) separated from flange causing unmetered air leak. Repairs took from 09/26/18-10/02/18.


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