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The 2017 Hyundai Elantra is a midsize cars vehicle covered by 8 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 769 owner complaints and 4 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 37 report a crash and 6 report a fire; 19 complaints report injuries totalling 24 injured people, and 0 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Engine, named in 290 complaints (37.7% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2017 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Early Release under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★☆ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★☆ |
NHTSA also rated other 2017 Hyundai Elantra variants: 2017 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Later Release — 4★ overall. The table above shows the most completely rated variant.
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) that include the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 17V213000 — Steering:electric Power Assist System 28/03/2017
Summary: 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.
Campaign 16V956000 — Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 30/12/2016
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Campaign 17V063000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic 26/01/2017
Summary: 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.
Campaign 16V232000 — Air Bags:frontal 21/04/2016
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Owner Complaints (769)
Owners have filed 769 complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Elantra with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 290 | 37.7% |
| Structure | 134 | 17.4% |
| Unknown Or Other | 131 | 17.0% |
| Electrical System | 112 | 14.6% |
| Steering | 71 | 9.2% |
| Power Train | 62 | 8.1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 53 | 6.9% |
| Service Brakes | 48 | 6.2% |
| Air Bags | 32 | 4.2% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 | 3.5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 3.1% |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | 3.0% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Engine, 290 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2021 with 128 filings. Owners filed 769 complaints in total across 11 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 37 and those involving a fire number 6; 19 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2017 Hyundai Elantra as a midsize cars vehicle and published ratings for 8 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 25–35 MPG; the median configuration returns 26 city / 34.5 highway / 29 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
Showing the 5 most common configuration groups of 8 EPA configurations.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2017 Hyundai Elantra have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 769 complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Engine with 290 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2017 Hyundai Elantra?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) covering the 2017 Hyundai Elantra in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 17V213000 for Steering:electric Power Assist System.
What is the 2017 Hyundai Elantra's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2017 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Early Release an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 4 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2017 Hyundai Elantra get?
The EPA rated 8 configurations of the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. Combined fuel economy ranges from 25 to 35 MPG, with a median of 29 MPG (median city 26, median highway 34.5).