NHTSA lists 767 complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, 37 of them mention a crash and 6 mention a fire. 19 complaints mention an injury, with 24 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HYUNDAI ELANTRA.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| mechanical failure | 302 | 39.4% | 0.81 |
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| loss of control | 229 | 29.9% | 0.84 |
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| electrical electronic | 87 | 11.3% | 0.72 |
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| structural or corrosion | 59 | 7.7% | 0.88 |
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| restraint or airbag | 22 | 2.9% | 0.89 |
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| noise or comfort | 21 | 2.7% | 0.75 |
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| visibility or lighting | 17 | 2.2% | 0.79 |
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| unclear | 11 | 1.4% | 0.86 |
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| fire or overheating | 10 | 1.3% | 0.85 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 9 | 1.2% | 0.71 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 488 | 63.6% | 0.83 |
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| low | 223 | 29.1% | 0.73 |
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| high | 50 | 6.5% | 0.90 |
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| none | 5 | 0.7% | 0.75 |
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| critical | 1 | 0.1% | 0.62 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 767 tagged complaints of 767 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2017-03-28. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-01-26. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: 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: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-12-30. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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 ev (excerpt)
Consequence: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-04-21. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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 (excerpt)
Consequence: An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
157 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 56 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 41 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 26 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 13 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 |
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| STEERING | 10 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
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| STRUCTURE | 5 |
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11037233
Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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. This warranty extension only applies to factory-applied paint and does not cover collision-related paint
11032528
Date: 2026-04-28. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Some Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. The paint warranty coverage for affected vehicles has been extended to 10 years/unlimited miles from the date of original retail
11032529
Date: 2026-04-28. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Certain Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. The paint warranty coverage for affected vehicles has been extended to 10 years/unlimited miles from the date of original ret
11032522
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit drivera side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prio
11032523
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivera s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the ve
11026704
Date: 2025-12-19. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
In response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method and made it available to owners of eligible models free of charge at authorized Hyundai dealers since early 2023. In addition to the anti-theft software, wea ve developed a new zinc-reinforced
11027033
Date: 2025-12-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This bulletin provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows.
11027034
Date: 2025-12-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
In addition to the Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB 24-01-009H-1), a zinc reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade is being made available to customers upon request. This supplemental security measure is to be installed at the ignition switch location and p
11027035
Date: 2025-12-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Upon customer's request ONLY, the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-089H provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows. This repair procedure is being provided in addition to the previous Anti-Th
11025476
Date: 2025-11-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary