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2017 Hyundai Elantra Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 768 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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30/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2017 Hyundai Elantra

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
768
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
37
Crash Reports
6 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Hyundai Elantra (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Steering: Electric Power Assist System
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #17V213000
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #16V956000
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Hydraulic
A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #17V063000
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal
An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #16V232000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Hyundai Elantra

Based on 768 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
171
Structure
123
Electrical System
93
Unknown Or Other
86
Steering
71
Power Train
61
Latches/locks/linkages
46
Air Bags
23
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Hyundai Elantra — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 461 complaints 2012 675 complaints 2013 1,330 complaints 2014 387 complaints 2015 262 complaints 2016 293 complaints 2017 768 complaints 2018 284 complaints 2019 252 complaints 2020 254 complaints 2021 132 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2013 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Hyundai Elantra

Is the 2017 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Hyundai Elantra has 4 recall campaigns and 768 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Elantra have?
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Elantra?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra are: Engine, Structure, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Hyundai Elantra safe to buy?
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Elantra should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Elantra are: 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2013.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.