Illustration10,000 miles · Jun 24, 2017
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NHTSA ODI #11001187
2017 Hyundai Elantra
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Elantra years
Owner complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra are substantially higher than the model-year median of 182.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
800–25K
7125–50K
5850–75K
3675–100K
31100–150K
4150K+
280 reports with mileage · 486 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine. Review the 289 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 134 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 111 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
37 crash reports6 fire reports19 injury reports
Service Brakes complaints
44 reportsNO COMPLAINT
MY VEHICLE HAS ACC (ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL) AND, WHEN SET, WILL ACCELERATE AND BRAKE AS NEEDED TO KEEP A CERTAIN DISTANCE FROM THE VEHICLE IN FRONT THAT THE SYSTEM HAS IDENTIFIED VIA THE RADAR AND CAMERA. I HAD AN INSTANCE WHERE THERE WAS A MOMENTARY LOSS OF POSITIVE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IN THIS EVEN…
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MY VEHICLE HAS ACC (ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL) AND, WHEN SET, WILL ACCELERATE AND BRAKE AS NEEDED TO KEEP A CERTAIN DISTANCE FROM THE VEHICLE IN FRONT THAT THE SYSTEM HAS IDENTIFIED VIA THE RADAR AND CAMERA. I HAD AN INSTANCE WHERE THERE WAS A MOMENTARY LOSS OF POSITIVE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IN THIS EVENT, IT WAS A HAZY AFTERNOON WITH WET ROADS. I WAS FOLLOWING A VEHICLE ON A ROAD WITH THE ACC SET. THE VEHICLE IN FRONT STARTED A DECELERATION LESS THAN 10MPH/S AND MY VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY STARTED PROGRESSIVELY INCREASING BRAKING ACTION TO MAINTAIN SEPARATION. 1.5 - 2 SECONDS FOLLOWING; IT APPEARED AS THOUGH THE ABS KICKED IN AND DISCONNECTED/OVERRODE THE ACC WITCH SUBSEQUENTLY STOPPED THE BRAKING ACTION ALL TOGETHER. AS A RESULT MY VEHICLE PROCEEDED TORWARD THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME IN A CRITICAL MOMENT THAT REQUIRED, NOW, EVEN MORE BRAKING ACTION IN CONDITIONS THAT INITIALLY CAUSED THE ABS SYSTEM TO ACTIVATE UNDER NORMAL BRAKING ACTION CONTROLLED BY THE ACC. I WAS AWARE AND HAD NOT LET THE SEMI AUTONOMOUS FEATURES OF MY VEHICLE LULL ME INTO COMPLACENCY. I REACTED QUICKLY AND A COLLISION HAD NOT OCCERED. OTHERS MAY NOT BE SO QUICK TO RESPOND IN A SIMILAR SITUATION. I BELIEVE THE SYSTEM DEACTIVATED AS A RESULT OF THE ABS SHAKING THE BRAKE PEDAL OR CONTROL LINKAGES, WHERE, IN NORMAL OPERATION DEPRESSING THE BRAKE DISCONNECTS THE ACC IF THE SYSTEM STARTS AN UNWANTED ACCELERATION OR THE OPERATOR SIMPLY WANTED TO DISCONNECT THE SYSTEM WITHOUT TOGGLING THE STEERING WHEEL DISCONNECT SWITCH. THIS FEATURE IS AVAILABLE ON ALL LIMITED ULTIMATE 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRAS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED AT 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE BRAKES PULSATED AND JERKED INCREASING THE DISTANCE BEFORE A STOP. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE IF A WARING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED AT 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE BRAKES PULSATED AND JERKED INCREASING THE DISTANCE BEFORE A STOP. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE IF A WARING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V063000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 600. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR STARTED TO MAKE A BEEPING SOUND I HAD NOT HEARD BEFORE. I LOOKED AT THE DASHBOARD AND THE MULTI-MEDIA SYSTEM AND I DID NOT SEE ANY WARNING INDICATORS/LIGHTS. WHEN I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND TURNED THE CAR BACK ON (PUSH TO START). I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE AGAIN AND THE…
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WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR STARTED TO MAKE A BEEPING SOUND I HAD NOT HEARD BEFORE. I LOOKED AT THE DASHBOARD AND THE MULTI-MEDIA SYSTEM AND I DID NOT SEE ANY WARNING INDICATORS/LIGHTS. WHEN I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND TURNED THE CAR BACK ON (PUSH TO START). I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE AGAIN AND THE CAR BEGAN TO BEEP THAT UNFAMILIAR SOUND AGAIN. STILL NO VISIBLE WARNING INDICATORS/LIGHTS. I PULLED OVER, PUT THE PARKING BREAK ON, PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN TURNED THE CAR BACK ON. I BEGAN TO DRIVE AGAIN AND THE CAR WAS NO LONGER BEEPING. WHILE DRIVING I STEPPED ON THE BREAK PEDAL WITH THE INTENT TO SLOW DOWN BECAUSE OF SLOWING TRAFFIC, MY CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN. I SLAMMED ON THE BREAK, THE CAR STILL DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. AFTER I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME MY CAR WAS STILL PUSHING, I STEPPED ON THE BREAK AGAIN AND THE CAR FELT AS IF IT WAS STILL TRYING TO PUSH FORWARD, I PULLED THE EMERGENCY BREAK AND THE CAR STOPPED. A POLICE OFFICER WAS ALREADY ON THE SCENE, THEN NOTIFIED US PARK POLICE TO COME AND TAKE A REPORT.
Official recalls
417V213000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System
Mar 28, 2017
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
17V063000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic
Jan 26, 2017
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
16V956000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Dec 30, 2016
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
16V232000 · Air Bags:frontal
Apr 21, 2016
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1DP22003 · Loss Of Motive Power
Opened Sep 12, 2022 · Closed Dec 12, 2023
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine
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 susceptible to cracking. The petition itself can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI number 11481745. On September 12, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Defect Petition (DP22-003) to evaluate the Petitioners’ request. The Petitioners have provided additional complaints within four supplemental letters dated January 31, 2023, March 21, 2023, May 23, 2023, and August 4, 2023. ODI’s evaluation included the review and analysis of the complaints and supporting information submitted by the Petitioners, as well as additional complaints submitted directly to NHTSA which referenced either the oil drain plug or a crack in the oil pan. After reviewing the available data, ODI has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into the oil drain pan assemblies of the subject vehicles. Based on a review of the available information, a loss of motive power resulting from an oil drain plug back out has not occurred between the initial sale of a vehicle and the completion of its first oil change. If during an oil change service, a technician fails to remove the existing drain plug gasket before installing a new gasket, it is likely that a proper seal between the drain plug and the oil pan will not be made. An improper seal between the drain plug and oil pan could lead to the backing out on the drain plug, resulting in the sudden loss of oil while driving. Additionally, the provided examples of oil pan cracks were localized to the immediate vicinity of the oil drain plug and/or appeared to be the result of direct-contact with a tool during servicing. There is no information to support that a vehicle-based defect exists relating to the oil pan assembly, and instead the documented incidents are related to the failure to follow the proper maintenance procedures during oil change service. In October 2023, Hyundai published a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that provided detailed instructions for oil change service on its gasoline powered vehicles, specifically highlighting the need to remove and replace the existing drain plug gasket prior to reinstalling the drain plug. After a thorough review of the material submitted by the petitioner, the information already in NHTSA's possession, and the potential risks to motor vehicle safety implicated by the petitioners' allegations, NHTSA does not believe that a formal investigation is warranted. Therefore, the petition is denied. A Federal Register Notice (FRN) further detailing NHTSA’s reasons for denial of the petition will be published. The reference numbers for the complaints to NHTSA cited by the petitioner can be found in the petition submission documents in the public file for DP22-003. To review those complaints and the additional complaints ODI added to its evaluation which are cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.