2017 Hyundai Elantra GT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT, and owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 85,271 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 corr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 10, 2026 · Service brakes
“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 failur”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 8, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra (Elantra GT, Elantra SE). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–35 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–32 / 30–40 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.4/1.6/2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM7); Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Hyundai Elantra GT model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Elantra GT model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT | 0 | 8 |
| 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT | 1 | 7 |
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT | 0 | 25 |
| 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT | 1 | 51 |
| 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT | 0 | 14 |
| 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT | 0 | 7 |
Checking a specific 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT
How do I know if my 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Sonata16,085 complaints
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.