2017 Hyundai Elantra: raw data

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vehicle	2017 / hyundai / elantra
known issues	7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-09)
complaints	767 on file (2016-07-14 → 2026-09-17)
recalls	4
investigations	1
fars	219 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Door latch failure preventing doors from openingLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES33 complaints2023-09 → 2026-06elantra-2017-door-latch-failure

11584781 The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that upon attempting to enter the vehicle, the driver's side door failed to open, after which he became aware that the failure existed with all four doors. No warning lights were illuminated
11557161 Without warning, the rear, driver side door was unable to be opened from the inside or outside. Several months later in October 2023, the same issue has happened with the rear passenger side door
11647375 The rear door no longer open and the front doors need to be tugged several times before opening. This is a huge safety problem and I’ve seen many others with my type of vehicle and year with the same problem

Timing chain and CVVT camshaft failureENGINE11 complaints2023-10 → 2026-06elantra-2017-timing-chain-cvvt-failure

11560398 The index pin from the CVVT got stuck in my exhaust camshaft. I have replaced multiple sensors hoping those were the issue and not my CVVT and Exhaust Camshaft
11704666 The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the camshaft needed to be replaced. Additionally, the dealer diagnosed that the Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) and the timing chain needed to be replaced
11666555 Timing chain looseness, Sudden loss of engine power/motive power

Exterior paint peeling and delaminationSTRUCTURE8 complaints2023-10 → 2026-03elantra-2017-paint-peeling

11697164 Paint is peeling on hood and roof. Hyundai has recalled some vehicles with white paint but there are other colors affected. My car color is symphony silver
11708521 This vehicle has experienced progressive paint peeling and delamination over approximately five years. The issue was first reported to Hyundai at approximately 60,000 miles, when peeling was limited
11552291 The body of our car has been losing paint in big strips. As we drive, large paint chunks will fly off parts of our vehicle

Excessive oil consumption and engine seizureENGINE39 complaints2023-09 → 2026-06elantra-2017-oil-consumption-engine-seizure

11707284 Excessive oil consumption/ vehicle dies while driving
11686261 Oil consumption, 1 quart a week with no known or visible leaks. 64,000 miles
11708512 Less than one year later, the vehicle developed excessive oil consumption. In October 2025, the engine stalled and was found to have no oil, despite having received an oil change approximately one month earlier

Engine stalling and loss of motive power while drivingPOWER TRAIN, ENGINE37 complaints2023-08 → 2026-04elantra-2017-engine-stall-loss-of-power

11548141 when driving (typically at a low speed) the engine will shut off with no warning
11564654 The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be restarted
11562857 My vehicle keeps shutting down while I’m driving. It happened 5 times in the past week and twice today. It happens when I’m driving slow to make a turn or after the car has been stopped for a while

Loss of electric power steering assistSTEERING24 complaints2023-09 → 2026-06elantra-2017-power-steering-loss

11549589 The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, she became aware that the power steering was not functioning. The electronic power steering warning light was illuminated
11616429 Loosing power steering assist while driving
11570286 My steering wheel locked while I was driving and it was very difficult to pull the car over to stop, as the steering wheel became very tight. I was in a roundabout and almost crashed. My EPS light came on and went off once I turned the car off

Ignition coil failure with cylinder misfireENGINE10 complaints2023-09 → 2026-05elantra-2017-ignition-coil-misfire

11628977 Ignition coil failure. Causing misfires and rough idle. Misfire initially found in cylinder 2 when check engine light illuminated and check with an OBD II reader
11616421 All four engine coils blew before 60,000 miles. The car was being used and maintained properly and there were no associated engine or spark plug defects noted
11661891 Coil 1 & 4 misfire. Won’t accelerate well & engine light blinks. Car will stall then die when engine light blinks too much in 1 minute

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
767	2016-07-14	2026-09-17	37	6	ENGINE:290; STRUCTURE:134; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:131; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:111; STEERING:71

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
17V213000	28/03/2017	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM	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.	Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.	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.
16V956000	30/12/2016	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	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.	In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.	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.
17V063000	26/01/2017	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC	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.	A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.	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.
16V232000	21/04/2016	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	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.	An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.	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.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
DP22003	closed	Loss of Motive Power	ENGINE	2022-09-12	2023-12-12	·	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 complain

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	219	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/hyundai/elantra

@misc{wrenchpro_2017_hyundai_elantra_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2017 Hyundai Elantra},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/hyundai/elantra}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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