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2017 Hyundai Elantra: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 792 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

4recalls
792complaints
37crashes reported
6fires reported
24injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine311 · 39%
  • Structure134 · 17%
  • Unknown Or Other131 · 17%
  • Electrical System110 · 14%
  • Power Train67 · 8%
  • Steering66 · 8%
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages53 · 7%
  • Service Brakes46 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System29 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control25 · 3%

What owners report

Vehicle Speed Control,Engine

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

Engine

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

Structure,Unknown Or Other

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

Structure

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.

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 2026-09-29.