2017 Hyundai Elantra GTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 13, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT has problems
26 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2017 Hyundai Elantra GT recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2017 vs. every other Elantra GT year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Elantra GT median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2017 Hyundai Elantra GT safety ratings
2017 Hyundai Elantra Gt 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Elantra GT owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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,…
I am writing to formally log a critical safety and product reliability complaint regarding my Hyundai Elantra GT. The vehicle has suffered catastrophic engine failure characterized by severe rod knock. This failure occurred without any prior warning from the vehicle’s onboard diagnostic systems,…
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