2017 Hyundai Elantra: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 759 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
759
Complaints
4
Recalls
36
Crash reports
6
Fire reports
23
Injuries
48.0
Severity index
Severity index 48.0 - 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 ranks 81 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 | 285 | 37.5% |
| STRUCTURE | 132 | 17.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 130 | 17.1% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 111 | 14.6% |
| STEERING | 71 | 9.4% |
| POWER TRAIN | 62 | 8.2% |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 53 | 7.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 47 | 6.2% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 285 of 759 complaints (37.5%). 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 | 67 |
| 2020 | 85 |
| 2021 | 128 |
| 2022 | 125 |
| 2023 | 107 |
| 2024 | 75 |
| 2025 | 59 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 27 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V213000 | 28/03/2017 | 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. |
| 16V956000 | 30/12/2016 | 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 |
| 17V063000 | 26/01/2017 | 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. |
| 16V232000 | 21/04/2016 | 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. I |
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.