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2017 Hyundai Elantra: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

4Safety recalls
756Owner complaints
4★NHTSA overall
Quick answer

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra has 4 open NHTSA safety recalls and 756 owner complaints on file, with an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether the work was done and to verify mileage and title.

Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra has 4 open safety recalls and 756 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Elantra had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Campaign 17V213000 · 28/03/2017

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.

RiskLoss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
RemedyHyundai 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.
2

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Campaign 16V956000 · 30/12/2016

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.

RiskIn the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
RemedyHyundai 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.
3

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC

Campaign 17V063000 · 26/01/2017

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.

RiskA loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyHyundai 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.
4

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Campaign 16V232000 · 21/04/2016

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.

RiskAn air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.
RemedyHyundai 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.

What owners complain about

The systems 2017 Hyundai Elantra owners report most often to federal regulators:

Engine284
Structure132
Unknown Or Other129
Electrical System110
Steering70
Power Train61

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★
Side crash★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Overall★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Hyundai Elantra have any recalls?

Yes. The 2017 Hyundai Elantra has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2017 Hyundai Elantra owners report?

Owners have filed 756 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, most often about the engine, structure, unknown or other.

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