2017 Hyundai Elantra: problems, recalls and what it’s worth

Known problems on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra

No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.

2017 Hyundai Elantra recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.

• Brakes

  A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Details 17V063000

  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.

  Fix: 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.

• Steering

  Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

  Details 17V213000

  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.

  Fix: 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.

• Airbags

  An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.

  Details 16V232000

  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.

  Fix: 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.

• Airbags

  In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.

  Details 16V956000

  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.

  Fix: 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.

2017 Hyundai Elantra safety investigations and free repairs

No open safety investigations.

Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):

• Paint: Certain vehicles may exhibit excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk.
• Engine: Certain 2017-2019MY Elantra (AD, ADA) vehicles equipped with 2.0L ATK engines may be unable to complete diagnosis of the OBD-II Fuel System Readiness Monitor.
• Warranty extension: Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions.
• Warranty extension: This bulletin provides instructions to update the 4th generation AVN head unit software to ensure the SIM Over The Air function for the Bluelink service is operating properly.

A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.

Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.

2017 Hyundai Elantra safety and fuel

From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.

What owners complain about

767 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, which is a lot.

What a 2017 Hyundai Elantra is worth

Rough trade-in values — roughly what a dealer would pay — by mileage, from published trade-in guides. Private sales and dealer prices run higher. For the exact car, add its VIN.

From new to now

What each Hyundai Elantra model year trades in for today at typical mileage.

Typical mileage = 12,000 miles a year; values between two published mileages are estimated in a straight line.

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