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2017 Hyundai Elantra
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 770
- Received Jul 2016 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Rear door latch fails to open or close174 complaints · 23% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine suddenly shuts off while driving58 complaints · 7.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Paint peels off roof and hood46 complaints · 6.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #17V213000Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Electronic Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
- Recall #17V063000Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake booster may fail, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Rear door latch fails to open or closeFirst signal: Jun 2019
- Engine suddenly shuts off while drivingFirst signal: Jan 2020
- Paint peels off roof and hoodFirst signal: Jul 2019
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 37 crashes, 6 fires, 24 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2019 | 67 |
| 2020 | 85 |
| 2021 | 128 |
| 2022 | 125 |
| 2023 | 107 |
| 2024 | 75 |
| 2025 | 59 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 38 |
| Total | 770 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 174 | 23% | 8.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jun 2019 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.1% |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 58 | 7.5% | 2.6× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jan 2020 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.9% |
| Paint peels off roof and hood | 46 | 6.0% | 11.4× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jul 2019 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.3% |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 45 | 5.8% | 6.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Mar 2017 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.5% |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 26 | 3.4% | 2.1× | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 24 | 3.1% | 5.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Nov 2023 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.3% |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 20 | 2.6% | 2.3× | NHTSA recall #17V213000 |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 20 | 2.6% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 16 | 2.1% | – | NHTSA recall #16V232000, #16V956000 |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 15 | 1.9% | 1.7× | NHTSA recall #17V213000 |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 14 | 1.8% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 13 | 1.7% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 9 | 1.2% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 9 | 1.2% | 2.2× | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 9 | 1.2% | – | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 9 | 1.2% | – | |
| Timing chain fails and destroys engine | 8 | 1.0% | 21.3× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: May 2022 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.2% |
| Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning | 8 | 1.0% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 7 | 0.9% | – | |
| Heater blows cold air, defroster fails | 7 | 0.9% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #17V213000March 28, 201799 vehicles affected
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) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS motor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-243-7766. Hyundai's number for this recall 161.
NHTSA recall #17V063000January 26, 201733,803 vehicles affected
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 of power brake assist.
A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake system booster assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 157.
NHTSA recall #16V956000December 30, 2016110 vehicles affected
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 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.
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #16V232000April 21, 201633 vehicles affected
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 vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.
An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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