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2017 Hyundai Elantra Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 768 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, most often about the engine (38% of complaints, typically around 50,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Elantra model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2017 Hyundai Elantra problems
Engine
292 complaints · 38%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Bought this car from a dealer ship with 40,000 miles it now has 70,000 miles in between 40k & 70k it's been shaking loss of power no acceleration horrible on fuel .. I've change spark plugs ignition coil mass air flow sensor and still gives me check engine light and still saying p304 which is a misfire in cylinder 4 I…
My engine light came on several times the car starts to act like it's going to stall then the engine light comes on there is like no power to the car a year ago I was driving up a overpass and my car stalled and the engine light came on I seriously could of got killed I want answers to why the engine light and the car…
Body and structure
134 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 57,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The back door on the drivers side of my vehicle suddenly stopped opening. The door is unlocked but it wont open from the inside nor the outside. I have found that this is a rampant issue on this vehicle. It is a huge safety issue as my toddler cannot get out of the car.
3 out of 4 of my doors do not open on my Elantra which is a safety hazard if an accident were to occur, thinly door that opens is the driver side door!
Other or unspecified
131 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles.
1. Low RPM approx 300, rough idle. A/c usage increses the random intermittent occurrence. 40,000 miles when issue was noticed. 2. Relay switch, rapidly turns on and off. Usually at stops and idle. (sound location under hood/ engine compartment.) 32,000 miles when issues was noticed. 3. Passenger side, front occupant…
The driver's door only opens about 10% of the time from the outside. It opens fine from the inside. I usually have to get in the passenger's side and open the driver's door from the inside to get in the car.
Electrical
112 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 41,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument panel, 12v/24v/48v battery.
1. Low RPM approx 300, rough idle. A/c usage increses the random intermittent occurrence. 40,000 miles when issue was noticed. 2. Relay switch, rapidly turns on and off. Usually at stops and idle. (sound location under hood/ engine compartment.) 32,000 miles when issues was noticed. 3. Passenger side, front occupant…
Both drivers and rear passenger door actuators have gone bad. I see online this is a very common issue and have been told by the dealership that it is as well. They will not cover the costs of repair. Rear shocks are also worn out and have been told by dealership that this is another common issue. Only 3 years old…
Steering
71 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 40,500 miles.
Yes I had bought a used 2017 Hyundai Elantra sei they never informed me of any recalls on this vehicle after I bought the vehicle the motor blew up because of one of the cylinders were sticking because of a factory defect they replaced the motor the second motor started doing the same thing getting stuck and shaking…
In operating speed less than 25 MPH on a residential street, electronic power steering assistance abruptly stopped working and power steering light on dash illuminated. Operator lost 90% control of steering. All other electrical components operated as designed. Dealership diagnosed the issue was due to a bad battery…
Transmission
62 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles.
The car was purchased as a new car with 3 miles on the odometer from an authorized Hyundai dealership in june 2016. In august 2018, the car was driven for a little over 30,000 (highway)miles and was checked for the 30k-mile-service at the Hyundai dealership. The day after, engine check line turned on and the vehicle…
My 2017 Hyundai Elantra began to shake and refused to shift above 40mphs on a road posted 45. The engine light came on and the rmp gauge show that it was stuck at 2rmps. I slowed the vehicle and turn on my flashers and in my traveling to a safe pull off location. The engine light went off, the shaking stopped, and the…
Doors and locks
53 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors, trunk lid, fueling/charging door/hatch/port, electronic lock/latch actuator.
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra, the contact stated that the rear driver's and passenger's doors failed to unlatch. The vehicle was taken to an unknown Hyundai dealer located in van nuys, ca, and the contact was informed that the locks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the passenger's side rear door was unable to be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Brakes
47 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: disc.
Since I have had the car from 2017 to now, there has always been an issue with the engine. The car will shake and then slow for a few seconds and the engine light will pop on. The breaks are sometimes very hard. I sometimes have to push harder on them, but then they make a weird noise. It is quite scary.
Was driving on the highway at speeds of around 25-30 MPH...car in front of me slowed down so I attempted to slow down. I pressed on brake pedal but car did not stop. If felt like it started to start then slipped and gained speed resulting in a front end crash. This model has a recall but when I put in my VIN it says…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Hyundai Elantra recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the eps motor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin april 28, 2017. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-243-7766. Hyundai's number for this recall 161.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: hydraulic
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake system booster assembly, free of charge. The recall began on february 6, 2017. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 157.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began february 13, 2017. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 156.
Full defect summary
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 inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
Air bags: frontal
Risk: An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on may 5,2016. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.
Full defect summary
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. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of motive power
Summary
The national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated july 13, 2022, petitioning the agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain hyundai motor america, inc. And kia america, inc. Vehicles spanning model years (my) 2005-2021. The petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are
Questions about the 2017 Hyundai Elantra
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Elantra?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (292 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); body and structure (134 complaints, typically around 57,500 miles); other or unspecified (131 complaints, typically around 38,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Elantra have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 28, 2017 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Hyundai Elantra?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Elantra model year since 2000, with 768 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.