2017 Model Year

Hyundai Elantra

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
745
Recalls
4
Crashes
36
Severe
59

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

17V213000 Mar 2017

Other

No consequence data available

17V063000 Jan 2017

Other

No consequence data available

16V956000 Dec 2016

Other

No consequence data available

16V232000 Apr 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Electrical System
Dec 2026

There was a recall Electronic Power Steering (EPS) motor connector that was being done for 2017 hyundai elantras and my car is affected by it. Hyundai...

Engine
Dec 2026

After no previous issues, car stalled out multiple times on short drive to work. No warning lights and no subsequent diagnostic codes were reported. U...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sep 2026

I bought a car in Hyundai ELANTRA2024 at drivers Mart in Orlando, Florida. About a month after I bought the car I brought it back for something to se...

Engine Fire
Jun 2026

Driving on the highway in the far left lane. Check engine light came on, car stopped accelerating. Car came to a stop, car shut off. Smoke was coming...

Steering
Jun 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn to th...

Engine
Mar 2026

With no 'low oil' warning, the car's engine started may a knocking noise. Then, all kinds of warning lights started. Parked the vehicle and checked th...

Structure
Mar 2026

Year/Make/Model: 2017 Hyundai Elantra ________________________________________ Component or System Involved Exterior paint and primer adhesion on mult...

Engine
Mar 2026

Component or System Involved Engine and internal lubrication system. The engine and related components are available for inspection upon request. Des...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 2026

1: Driver’s window: don't go up or down, it doesn't respond to control. 2: Headlight warning lights is on all the time because bulbs are burn out so...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

I have been having this issue for several months. First, it was the steering wheel being locked. I believe at one point and time on the past they up...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra has 745 complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 36 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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