2017 Hyundai Elantra: recalls and problems
4 recalls and 792 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
Most common problems
What owners report
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 during my ownership. most recently, i paid approximately 400 for service after another coil failure. although the check
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 the engine failed, i noticed the car had suddenly burned through a significant amount of oil. there was no visible oil le
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 the vehicle through an affected door during an emergency. the manufacturer has previously issued an extended warranty/tsb
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. it’s like it doesn’t unlock and the driver side rear door only opens if you pull a handle like four or five times.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Later Release | ||||
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Early Release |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering ELANTRA, ELANTRA GT. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.