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2017 Hyundai Elantra Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Critical safety
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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 17V213000 · Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America · Reported: 2017-03-28 · Steering
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC Critical safety
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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 17V063000 · Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America · Reported: 2017-01-26 · Brakes
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Critical safety
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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 16V956000 · Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America · Reported: 2016-12-30 · Airbag
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Critical safety
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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 16V232000 · Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America · Reported: 2016-04-21 · Airbag
Recall summary
This 2017 Hyundai Elantra has 4 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM — 1 recall
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC — 1 recall
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE — 1 recall
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 4
Most recent recall reported: 2017-03-28.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Hyundai Elantra have open recalls?
Yes — there are 4 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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