2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
25
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT
The 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT has received a total of 25 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (17 complaints), Power Train (4 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT
25 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Was driving the car on a two lane road and engine shut off. Had to coast to side of road. Had car towed to deal and they say it is a bottom end knock and engine has to be replaced. It has 54,000 miles and has been serviced regularly by Hyundai dealers. Dealer can not specify what is wrong with engine other than bottom end knock and won’t drop the pan or do an oil analysis to find out more details.
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal to gain forward momentum, the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact observed that the check engine warning light was flashing. The contact stated that the vehicle was operating in "LIMP Mode" and was able to exit the highway. The contact stopped and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and retrieved DTC Code: P1326; and determined that the PCM needed to be flashed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the contact had experienced a similar failure a year and a half prior. The contact stated that another dealer had performed a similar repair of flashing the PCM. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,600.
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal to gain forward momentum, the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact observed that the check engine warning light was flashing. The contact stated that the vehicle was operating in "LIMP Mode" and was able to exit the highway. The contact stopped and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and retrieved DTC Code: P1326; and determined that the PCM needed to be flashed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the contact had experienced a similar failure a year and a half prior. The contact stated that another dealer had performed a similar repair of flashing the PCM. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,600.
Knock Sensor and decreased internal battery No harm to me or others Yes No No, 12-23-2023 date of incident.
Knock Sensor and decreased internal battery No harm to me or others Yes No No, 12-23-2023 date of incident.
Safety Rating for the 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT
The 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT
Hyundai Motor America has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
21-01-023H-4 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bearing noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will blink continuously, and the vehicle will be placed in Engine Protection Mode allowing the...
20-ST-001H-1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
19-AT-015H — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ?Check Engine? light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT
- 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT — 6 complaints
- 2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT — 10 complaints
- 2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT — 1 complaint
- 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT — 9 complaints
- 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT (current)
- 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT — 71 complaints
- 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT — 16 complaints
- 2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT — 9 complaints
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