Model year 2017 · Midsize Cars

2017 Hyundai Elantra: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Hyundai Elantra at 25–35 mpg combined across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 796 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

25–35

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as ELANTRA GT.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Hyundai Elantra recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, newest first.

Steering: Electric power assist system

NHTSA 17V213000 Reported Mar 28, 2017

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 161)
Units affected: 99 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Hydraulic

NHTSA 17V063000 Reported Jan 26, 2017

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 157)
Units affected: 33,803 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Inflator module

NHTSA 16V956000 Reported Dec 30, 2016

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 156)
Units affected: 110 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Frontal

NHTSA 16V232000 Reported Apr 21, 2016

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 144)
Units affected: 33 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Hyundai Elantra fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Hyundai Elantra EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Elantra	1.4L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	32/40/35 mpg	$1,900	256
Elantra	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	26/33/29 mpg	$2,300	305
Elantra	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	22/30/25 mpg	$2,700	356
Elantra	2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	28/37/32 mpg	$2,100	282
Elantra	2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	26/36/29 mpg	$2,300	301
Elantra GT	2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	24/32/27 mpg	$2,500	329
Elantra GT	2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	24/32/27 mpg	$2,500	331
Elantra SE	2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	29/38/33 mpg	$2,050	272

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Hyundai Elantra crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Hyundai Elantra NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Early Release	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	10.7%	Optional
2017 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Later Release	4 stars	4 stars	4 stars	4 stars	10.7%	Optional
2017 Hyundai Elantra Gt 5 HB FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	10.9%	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Hyundai Elantra owner complaints

Owners have filed 796 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, most recently on Oct 24, 2026. 37 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 24 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Hyundai Elantra complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	312
Unknown or other	131
Structure: Body	128
Electrical system	109
Steering	72
Power train	67
Service brakes	48
Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch	40
Air bags	32
Fuel/propulsion system	29

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Hyundai Elantra model years

Hyundai Elantra by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 Elantra	23–54 mpg	4	4	5/5
2025 Elantra	23–54 mpg	2	34	5/5
2024 Elantra	23–54 mpg	2	63	5/5
2023 Elantra	23–54 mpg	4	170	5/5
2022 Elantra	23–54 mpg	8	159	5/5
2021 Elantra	28–54 mpg	7	162	5/5
2020 Elantra	26–36 mpg	3	262	4/5
2019 Elantra	25–35 mpg	1	266	4/5
2018 Elantra	25–35 mpg	1	335	4/5
2016 Elantra	27–31 mpg	2	300	5/5
2015 Elantra	27–31 mpg	3	261	5/5

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Other 2017 Hyundai models

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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