2017 Hyundai Elantra GT recalls and problems
No recalls and 26 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2017 Hyundai Elantra GT recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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 … Car driven in […]. I don't know if ……
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…
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…
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…
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…
Elantra GT model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 51 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2018 Elantra GT has the most complaints (51). All Hyundai Elantra GT years →
Questions
- Does the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT?
- Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (21 complaints), followed by power train (5).
- How many 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 0 of 26 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 13, 2026.