2017 Hyundai Elantra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Elantra years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 768 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. That ranks 2nd out of 32 Elantra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (290 complaints, 38%), typically at around 49,000 miles. Complaints mention 37 crashes, 6 fires, 24 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 768owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 37complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Hyundai Elantra problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 290 | 38% | 49,000 | “ignition coil” (7%) | $8,450 |
| Structure problems | 134 | 17% | 57,749 | “door open” (23%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 131 | 17% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System problems | 112 | 15% | 41,000 | “open outside” (8%) | — |
| Steering problems | 71 | 9% | 40,500 | “electronic power steering” (8%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 62 | 8% | 32,000 | “ignition coil” (10%) | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages problems | 53 | 7% | 70,000 | “inside outside” (42%) | — |
| Service Brakes | 44 | 6% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 32 | 4% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 | 4% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 3% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | 3% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 14 | 2% | 21,650 | — | — |
| Suspension | 12 | 2% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 1% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 1% | 46,250 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 1% | 6,047 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 1% | 26,004 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 0% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | 23,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 0% | 57,950 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 0% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | 4,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 55,428 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Hyundai Elantra recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: 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.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: 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.
Risk: An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of Motive Power (DP22003) — opened Sep 12, 2022, closed Dec 12, 2023.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 99,546, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the title mileage was 99,498. A…
I leased my 2017 Hyundai Elantra new in July 2016 and later purchased it. As of September 2026, it has approximately 77,000 miles. I am reporting two unresolved safety concerns despite repeated repairs and more than five months of seeking assistance from Hyundai. Multiple ignition coils have failed…
I bought my 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE earlier this year with about 119,000 miles. It had good maintenance records when I bought it, and it now has about 128,000 miles. Since buying it, I've had two oil changes done along with new spark plugs, coils, front brake pads, and tires. About two days before…
All four rear/side door latch mechanisms have exhibited intermittent failure to release the door from the interior and/or exterior handle. Repeated operation or increased force can sometimes cause the door to release. This creates a potential safety hazard because an occupant may be unable to exit…
Doors are not unlocking on open from the outside both front doors from inside and out do not open unless you pull three or four times the rear doors the passenger side rear door does not open at all. Itâs like it doesnât unlock and the driver side rear door only opens if you pull a handle like…
Other Hyundai Elantra years
← 2016 Elantra · 2018 Elantra →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Elantra | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Elantra | 22 | 0 |
| 2024 Elantra | 54 | 1 |
| 2023 Elantra | 99 | 2 |
| 2022 Elantra | 102 | 5 |
| 2021 Elantra | 132 | 6 |
| 2020 Elantra | 254 | 3 |
| 2019 Elantra | 251 | 1 |
| 2018 Elantra | 283 | 0 |
| 2017 | 768 | 4 |
| 2016 Elantra | 293 | 2 |
| 2015 Elantra | 262 | 3 |
| 2014 Elantra | 386 | 2 |
| 2013 Elantra | 1,314 | 4 |
| 2012 Elantra | 653 | 4 |
| 2011 Elantra | 433 | 5 |
| 2010 Elantra | 380 | 3 |
| 2009 Elantra | 254 | 4 |
| 2008 Elantra | 314 | 7 |
| 2007 Elantra | 267 | 6 |
| 2006 Elantra | 155 | 1 |
| 2005 Elantra | 137 | 4 |
| 2004 Elantra | 182 | 5 |
| 2003 Elantra | 234 | 5 |
| 2002 Elantra | 342 | 6 |
| 2001 Elantra | 315 | 6 |
| 2000 Elantra | 197 | 1 |
| 1999 Elantra | 128 | 2 |
| 1998 Elantra | 55 | 0 |
| 1997 Elantra | 115 | 3 |
| 1996 Elantra | 100 | 3 |
| 1995 Elantra | 112 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Elantra?
Owners most often report engine, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 290 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Hyundai Elantra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Elantra model years, the 2017 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.