Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra has 4 recalls, 750 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
750
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
17V213000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Electronic Power Steering (MDPS)...
16V956000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles manufactured April 15, 2016, to September 13, 2016, and ...
17V063000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake booster may fail, resulting in a loss...
16V232000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Later Release
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Subject: Escalation of Unresolved Case – Request for NHTSA Assistance Dear NHTSA, For several mont... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | There was a recall Electronic Power Steering (EPS) motor connector that was being done for 2017 hyun... |
| Feb 4, 2026 | ENGINE | After no previous issues, car stalled out multiple times on short drive to work. No warning lights a... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | ENGINE | With no 'low oil' warning, the car's engine started may a knocking noise. Then, all kinds of warning... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | ENGINE | Driving on the highway in the far left lane. Check engine light came on, car stopped accelerating. C... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1: Driver’s window: don't go up or down, it doesn't respond to control. 2: Headlight warning light... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have been having this issue for several months. First, it was the steering wheel being locked. I... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | PROBLEM: DEALER CREATES FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO RECALL COMPLETION I am reporting systematic barriers t... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | ENGINE | I've owned a 2017 Hyundai Elantra for a few years now, and it has been a headache. Over the course o... |
| Dec 5, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and depressing the a... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH,... |
| Nov 26, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe... |
| Nov 19, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While driving, pressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. No warning lights ... |
| Nov 9, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owned a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that they were informed by a family mem... |
| Oct 29, 2025 | ENGINE | Check engine turn on , sent to shop for check up and they find out the engine is leaking. |
| Oct 28, 2025 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe... |
| Oct 12, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Was traveling at 5mph in traffic. Pressed the brake to stop, and my car kept rolling. I pressed the ... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | STEERING | I own a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle has developed an issue with the steering column worm shaft... |
| Sep 14, 2025 | STEERING | [XXX], this is the 2nd time driving in the freeway going 55 mph and steering wheel automatically loc... |
| Sep 11, 2025 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES | My EPS, ABS and electronic stability control lights all came on at once and my steering wheel went s... |