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2017 Hyundai Elantra: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

4Safety recalls
769Owner complaints to NHTSA
1Defect investigations
4/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2017 Hyundai Elantra owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine290Most reports between 20k and 90k miles
Structure134Most reports between 30k and 90k miles
Unknown Or Other131Most reports between 20k and 80k miles
Electrical System112Most reports between 20k and 70k miles
Steering71Most reports between 10k and 70k miles
Power Train62Most reports between 0 and 90k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Steering: Electric Power Assist SystemMar 2017 · Campaign 17V213000
  • Air Bags: FrontalDec 2016 · Campaign 16V956000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power AssistJan 2017 · Campaign 17V063000
  • Air Bags: FrontalApr 2016 · Campaign 16V232000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Loss of Motive PowerDP22003 · opened Sep 2022 · closed Dec 2023

Theft risk

The Elantra is number 1 on the NICB list of most-stolen vehicles in the US (first half of 2025, all model years). Ask about anti-theft protection before you buy.

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.