2017 Hyundai Elantra
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 767 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 26 Elantra model years with reports.
Of the 2017 reports, 37 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 24 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Steering, electric power assist systemMar 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.
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.
Campaign 17V213000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist, hydraulicJan 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.
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.
Campaign 17V063000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleDec 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.
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.
Campaign 16V956000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalApr 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.
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.
Campaign 16V232000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
767 reports, newest first.
Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, May 13, 2017
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.
Other or unspecified, Apr 29, 2017
IF I'M WITH IN 100 FEET OF MY CAR ANYBODY CAN OPEN MY DOORS..... MY SAFETY IS NOW A CONCERN!!! THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM!! ALSO WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED MY TRUNK OPENS UP IF YOU CAN'T RESOLVE THIS SAFETY ISSUE I WILL BE RETURNING THIS VEHICLE AND REQUESTING ONE THAT IS SAFE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY.. P.S. I AM VERY MUCH AWARE OF A PENDING LAW SUIT PERTAINING TO THE LEMON LAW.
Power train, Latches/locks/linkages, Apr 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE TRUNK SUDDENLY OPENED AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY WHILE THE CONTACT WAS INSIDE HIS HOME. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS STOPPED ON A CURB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK OPENED UNEXPECTEDLY SEVERAL TIMES PRIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 576.
Structure, Mar 27, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVNG VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE'S TRUNK OPENED WITHOUT WARNING ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULTIPLE DEALERS TO BE REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200.
Service brakes, Mar 9, 2017
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.
Engine, Jan 27, 2017
HESITATION--NOT AT START, BUT WHEN REACCELERATING FROM A ROLLING STOP
Engine, Jan 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN THAT CONFIRMED THE FAILURE FOR THE THERMOSTAT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY REPLACED THE PART; HOWEVER, THE SECOND DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS NEVER REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,300.
Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Jan 21, 2017, crash
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.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Visibility/wiper, Jan 17, 2017
DATE: 14 JAN 2017 ODOMETER: 1214 MILES PROBLEM: CHEMICAL SMELL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT: -- NOT SURE, BUT MIGHT BE ENGINE OIL -- CAUSED SEVERE, LONG-LASTING HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND DIZZINESS. PROBLEM: WHEN ENGINE IS COLD: -- CONTINUOUS CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. -- SOUND STOPS WHEN CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED TO SHIFT GEARS, THEN STARTS AGAIN WHEN GEAR IS ENGAGED. AFTER ENGINE WARMS UP AND AM ON THE HIGHWAY: -- SOUND SEEMS TO STOP, BUT CANNOT BE SURE BECAUSE OF ROAD NOISE PROBLEM: ICE DROPLETS DISCOVERED INSIDE WINDSHIELD. BOTTOM OF WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. SEE PHOTOGRAPHS.
Engine, Jan 5, 2017
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT SUDDENLY STALLED RENDERING THE BRAKES AND STEERING USELESS. MANAGED TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP. PLACED THE CAR IN PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR. MOST IF NOT ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON BUT NO ENGINE SOUNDS. ALSO THE CAR WAS NOW STUCK IN PARK. A TOW SERVICE WAS CALLED AND THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT HAS SAT SINCE DECEMBER 28, 2016 BECAUSE THEY ARE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. *TR
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 23, 2016
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AFTER TURNING CORNER, VEHICLE ALMOST STOPS, THEN SURGES AHEAD. THIS OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY AND ALSO WHEN PULLING AWAY FROM STOP LIGHT.
Wheels, Oct 29, 2016
I WAS DRIVING 65MPH ON THE FREEWAY, THERE WAS NO DEBRIS ON THE ROAD THAT CARS HAD TO AVOID RUNNING OVER. THIS WAS ON THE 405 FREEWAY SO IF THERE IS ANYTHING ON THE ROAD CHP COMES TO REMOVE IT BECAUSE IT IS AN INCREDIBLY BUSY FREEWAY.WHILE DRIVINING, ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEAR A LOUD POP AND MY TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR KIGHTS STARTED TO FLASH AND I STARTED TO LOOSE CONTROL OF MY CAR. I MANAGED TO CONTROL IT IN TIME TO AVOID CRASHING AT 65 MPH. I PULLED OVER AND NOTED MY TIRED POPPED AND DEFLATED. I WENT TO BIG O TIRES AND THEY TOLD ME THIS BLOWOUT WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER MALFUNCTION. THE TIRE HAS 8,000 MILES ON IT AND IT CAME WITH MY BRAND NEW CAR IN MARCH SO THEY ARE NOT OLD. I HAVE READ SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED BLOWOUTS FOR NO REASON WITH THEIR NEXEN TIRES THAT HYUNDAI IS USING. THESE TIRES ARE DANGEROUS AND COULD HAVE CAUSED ME MY LIFE IF I HADN'T REACTED QUICKLY TO KEEP FROM CRASHING. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS BEFORE PEOPLE'S LIVES ARE RUINED OR OVER DUE TO NEXEN
Engine, Oct 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG CHEMICAL ODOR INSIDE AND NEAR THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOR CAUSED HEADACHES, BURNING EYES, EXCESSIVE COUGHING, BURNING NOSTRILS, A BURNING THROAT, AND SEVERE FATIGUE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT OTHER PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR REACTIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CABIN AIR FILTER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5.
Power train, Aug 15, 2016
WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE ON AN INCLINE USUALLY SENDS ME HEADING BACK IN REVERSE AGAIN UNTIL I APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL HARD FOR A FEW SECONDS. THIS HAPPENED TO ME A LOT IN MY DRIVEWAY AND MOST RECENTLY ON A STEEP MOUNTAIN, WHICH WAS REALLY SCARY. THE VEHICLE STARTS FROM STATIONARY MOTION TO REVERSE, THEN STOP, SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND IT ROLLS BACK IN REVERSE AGAIN. ALMOST LIKE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION DOES. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.
Wheels, Aug 11, 2016
PURCHASED A 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA LIMITED WHICH CAME WITH NEXEN BRAND 225 45 R17 TIRES ON IT. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE I HAD TO START PUTTING AIR ON THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON. AFTER A FEW WEEKS THE LEAK BECAME WORSE AND AUTOMATICALLY ASSUMING I MAY HAVE RAN OVER SOMETING I TOOK TO TIRE SHOP AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A MALL PIN HOLE TYPE LEAK ON THE INSIDE WALL OF THE TIRE, POSSIBLY BY A SEAM. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INSPECTED AND ALSO AGREED IT WAS A DEFECT, VEHICLE AND TIRE HAD LESS THAN 5,000 MILES PRIOR TO TIRE FAILURE. ATTEMPTED TO REPORT TO NEXEN WITHOUT RESPONSE.
Visibility/wiper, Aug 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDIA ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDOW VISIBILITY WAS OBSCURED AND FOGGY. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 188.
Air bags, Jul 14, 2016
AIRBAG HAS RECALL