2017 Hyundai Elantra GT: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 732 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
732
Complaints
0
Recalls
35
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
23
Injuries
46.7
Severity index
Severity index 46.7 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 136 2017 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT ranks 82 of 136 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 40% of its model-year peers. See the full 2017 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 283 | 38.7% |
| STRUCTURE | 127 | 17.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 118 | 16.1% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 104 | 14.2% |
| STEERING | 66 | 9.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 62 | 8.5% |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 52 | 7.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 46 | 6.3% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 283 of 732 complaints (38.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2019 | 68 |
| 2020 | 87 |
| 2021 | 137 |
| 2022 | 127 |
| 2023 | 109 |
| 2024 | 76 |
| 2025 | 38 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 4 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.