Model year guide

2017 Hyundai sonata plug-in hybrid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Hyundai sonata plug-in hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2017 Hyundai sonata plug-in hybrid — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2017 Hyundai sonata plug-in hybrid at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined39 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 Hyundai sonata plug-in hybrid recalls 2

Electrical System:software NHTSA Campaign #21V749000 · manufacturer #210 · 24/09/2021

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.

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.

Hybrid Propulsion System NHTSA Campaign #18V166000 · manufacturer #175 · 12/03/2018

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install a new Battery Management System (BMS) that contains an Overvoltage Protection Device (OPD). The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for th…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2017 Hyundai sonata plug-in hybrid MPG & running costs

Combined39 mpg
City38 mpg
Highway40 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,700
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)
Electric range590 mi
Charge time (240V)2.7 hours
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume106 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,000 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Hyundai sonata plug-in hybrid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$8,500
Fuel only$8,500
Per mile$0.11

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2017 Hyundai sonata plug-in hybrid trims & engines on record

Trims
Plug-in Hybrid Limited · Plug-in Hybrid
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 154 hp

2017 Hyundai sonata plug-in hybrid vehicles on record

2017 Hyundai sonata plug-in hybrid — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Hyundai sonata plug-in hybrid have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai sonata plug-in hybrid. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Hyundai sonata plug-in hybrid get?

The 2017 Hyundai sonata plug-in hybrid has a U.S. EPA estimate of 39 mpg combined (38 city / 40 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.