2017 Hyundai Elantra GT Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2017 Hyundai Elantra GT recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT.

Most common 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT problems

Problem areas named in the 26 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	21
Power Train	5
Service Brakes	3
Suspension	2
Electrical System	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Steering	1

What owners report

2026-10-13, Service Brakes
Brake line corroded AFTER recall with treatment was done. Loss of brakes while driving on highway. Avoided collision but could've been highly fatal accident. Hyundai should've replaced a serious safety issue instead of covering it with a coating and hoping it holds. It is a XXX Car driven in [XXX]. I don't know if XXX reports matter but I think it should. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2026-08-10, Service Brakes
2017 Hyundai Elantra GT suffered leakage from the hydraulic brake lines located under the driver's seat which can cause sudden and total braking failure. The leakage was caused by severe rust and corrosion trapped by the underbody panels. The fuel line was also severely corroded, with imminent failure. While Transport Canada issued an official safety recall for this exact engineering defect on the same generation of Elantra GT under Transport Canada (Campaign 2023125), Hyundai Motor America has failed to extend this protection to U.S. consumers, leaving vehicles on U.S. roads with active, life-threatening brake and fuel line failures.

2026-08-08, Engine
The Engine stalled completely at highway speeds. It was then towed to the dealership and was diagnosed with engine rod bearing failure. Hyundai is denying the warranty extension for this engine failure based on an incomplete 'Service Campaign 966' that does not appear on the NHTSA public recall database, leaving consumers unnotified of safety-critical software updates."

2026-07-19, Power Train
I bought a vehicle used and it malfunctions in six days. It is a safety hazard to me the driver and other drivers on the roads. The vehicle is weighing heavy on the passenger side the car is not parallel. Also the vehicle stalls while driving. The pedal stops giving power to the car. I attempted to fix the car and the problems still persist. The mechanics said the car need shocks, struts, and wheel alignment.

2026-06-07, Engine
My vehicle was brought to an authorized Hyundai dealership In November 2025 to complete safety recall campaign KSDS (Campaign 966). Soon after picking up the vehicle after the dealer flashed the ECU, the vehicle went into a permanent, dangerous "limp mode" that severely limits the engine's RPMs, making it impossible to accelerate to highway speeds. The vehicle's computer displays zero OBD-II diagnostic trouble codes (no P1326 or standard fault codes). The dealership is refusing to address this issue, falsely claiming a plugged catalytic converter, despite the vehicle having passed a strict California Smog Check with perfect emissions and zero catalyst codes, just a few weeks before the upda

2017 Hyundai Elantra GT questions

Does the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT?

Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (21), Power Train (5), Service Brakes (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.