2017 Hyundai Elantra Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (17) · Service Brakes (3) · Suspension (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (87)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Engine 2026-03-26 · 26-01-033H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension
this tsb references the op codes to use for claim submission and the parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from tsb 22-01-023h-2 (dtc p1326 – engine bearing inspection/engine replacement) or the latest version.
Engine 2026-03-26 · 26-01-033H DN · Warranty Program/Extension
this tsb references the op codes to use for claim submission and the parts required based on the vehicle’s inspection results from tsb 22-01-023h (dtc p1326 – engine bearing inspection/engine replacement) or the latest version.
Showing the 6 most recent of 87 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-13 · Service Brakes“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 xxx car driven in [xxx]. i don't know if xxx reports matter but i think it …”
2026-08-10 · Service Brakes“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 canada issued an official saf…”
2026-08-08 · Engine“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 consumers unnotified of safety-criti…”
2026-07-19 · Suspension“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 problems still persist. t…”
2026-06-07 · Engine“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 to accelerate to highway speeds.…”
2026-05-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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, exposing an engineering and sensor flaw that creates …”
2026-04-03 · Engine“after a hyundai dealership installed the knock sensor detection system (ksds) update to prevent engine bearing failure and potential fires in certain theta ii, nu, and gamma engines, my elantra gt is stuck in limp mode and will no longer accelerate. since it takes my car a very long time to reach safe driving speeds, i took the car back to the deal…”
2025-05-02 · Power Train“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 p…”
2024-09-06 · Power Train · 115,600 mi“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 highw…”
2024-01-02 · Engine“knock sensor and decreased internal battery no harm to me or others yes no no, 12-23-2023 date of incident. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.