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2017 Hyundai Elantra: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 797 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

4recalls
797complaints
37crashes reported
6fires reported
24injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine313 · 39%
  • Structure134 · 17%
  • Unknown Or Other131 · 16%
  • Electrical System111 · 14%
  • Power Train67 · 8%
  • Steering66 · 8%
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages53 · 7%
  • Service Brakes48 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System29 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control25 · 3%

What owners report

Engine

Bought the vehicle 07/23/26, passed smog per california requirements. carfax report showed car was recently serviced. while leaving the grocery store on 10/01/26, the car stalled and the check engine light came on. i restarted the car and drove two miles to my house. the next day, i checked the oil and found it was severely low, despite no evidence of a leak. the check engine light was no longer illuminated, so i too

Engine

Vehicle information: year/make/model: 2017 hyundai elantra value edition mileage: ~135,000 miles engine: 2.0l nu 4-cylinder vin: [xxx] incidence summary: engine internal failure, metallic debris/shavings found in oil, severe knocking noise, high risk of sudden engine stall/failure while driving. detailed description of the incident: while driving home, the vehicle began producing a loud, severe metallic knockin

Service Brakes

My 2017 hyundai elantra se 2.0l (outside recall 157/17v063 vin range) has suffered 7 intermittent brake failures since 06/03/2026 (~118,563 mi), involving total loss of braking power, a rock-hard pedal, and/or resistance during pedal depression. the vehicle is at temecula hyundai and available for inspection. safety risk: across 7 incidents (06/03, 06/17, 06/23, 08/29, 09/19, 10/09, 10/11), the brake pedal either me

Service Brakes

Brake line corroded after recall with treatment was done. loss of brakes while driving on highway. avoided collision but could've been highly fatal accident. hyundai should've replaced a serious safety issue instead of covering it with a coating and hoping it holds. it is a xxx car driven in [xxx]. i don't know if xxx reports matter but i think it should. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information ac

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
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 2026-11-15.