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2017 Hyundai Elantra recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 794
Latest campaign: Mar 28, 2017

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	2	Dec 30, 2016	16V956000 16V232000
Steering	1	Mar 28, 2017	17V213000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Jan 26, 2017	17V063000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 28, 2017Latest campaign


Mar 28, 201717V213000	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. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V213000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 1-800-243-7766. Hyundai's number for this recall 161. Campaign NHTSA 17V213000 · Mar 28, 2017
Jan 26, 201717V063000	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. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V063000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 157. Campaign NHTSA 17V063000 · Jan 26, 2017
Dec 30, 201616V956000	Air bags: frontal driver side In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V956000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 156. Campaign NHTSA 16V956000 · Dec 30, 2016
Apr 21, 201616V232000	Air bags: frontal An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V232000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144. Campaign NHTSA 16V232000 · Apr 21, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component794

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794Complaints filed

37Involving a crash

6Involving a fire

24Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	311	39	4	5	6
Structure	134	17	2	0	1
Unknown or other	131	16	2	1	0
Electrical system	114	14	6	2	7
Steering	72	9	7	0	3
Power train	67	8	2	0	1
Latches/locks/linkages	53	7	0	0	0
Service brakes	50	6	13	0	5
Air bags	32	4	17	0	12
Fuel/propulsion system	29	4	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	25	3	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	23	3	0	0	0
Wheels	14	2	2	0	0
Suspension	14	2	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	9	1	0	0	0

13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Elantra, Elantra GT.

Latest reports

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.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770901
Electrical system
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770046
Vehicle speed control
“I leased my 2017 Hyundai Elantra new in July 2016 and later purchased it. As of September 2026, it has approximately 77,000 miles.”
Filed 09/17/2026 · ODI 11764901

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2017 Hyundai Elantra recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Elantra have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The most recent, 17V213000 (reported March 28, 2017), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Hyundai Elantra recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: steering (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Hyundai Elantra?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 311 complaints out of 794 filed with NHTSA (39%). Across all complaints, owners reported 37 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Hyundai Elantra?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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