Hyundai Elantra Complaints (2017)

770 consumer complaints on file.

#11704060December 9, 2025
ENGINE
I've owned a 2017 Hyundai Elantra for a few years now, and it has been a headache. Over the course of the past year and a half, the engine has went out (seized) not once, not twice, but three times without any warning. I go to start the car one day and the engine bay starts shaking and power of the engine goes either completely out or down significantly. It feels like a gamble every few months of if my car will simply stop working. I've had the engine rebuilt twice already and will probably have to have it rebuilt again for the same issue (the timing).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702006November 29, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Both Driver and Passenger doors do not open from the outside.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701681November 26, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal whistling sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump was fractured and had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699223November 13, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owned a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that they were informed by a family member that when the vehicle was turned on and moved into the driveway, smoke was coming from underneath the hood, where the engine was located. A while later, when returning to the vehicle, they noticed the vehicle had caught fire. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. There were no injuries or medical attention needed. The contact was unsure if a report was filed. The vehicle was towed and determined totaled. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11697164November 3, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
Paint is peeling on hood and roof. Hyundai has recalled some vehicles with white paint but there are other colors affected. My car color is symphony silver.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696414October 29, 2025
ENGINE
Check engine turn on , sent to shop for check up and they find out the engine is leaking.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696089October 28, 2025
ENGINE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact also stated that the rear passenger’s side door failed to open when the unlock button was engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed regarding the door failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,541.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693053October 13, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Was traveling at 5mph in traffic. Pressed the brake to stop, and my car kept rolling. I pressed the foot pedal brake many many times without stopping. I pulled the emergency brake and I still didn’t stop. I came to rest on the back bumper of a semi truck in front of me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11692303October 9, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Dual clutch transmission failed at 49,000 miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690840October 1, 2025
STEERING
I own a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle has developed an issue with the steering column worm shaft bearing, which is documented in Hyundai’s Technical Service Bulletin 20-ST-003H-1. When turning the wheel, the steering intermittently feels loose and unresponsive, creating a sensation of loss of control. This is especially noticeable during turns and lane changes. Hyundai has acknowledged this problem in a TSB, but no recall has been issued. Since this defect affects the steering system and can compromise safe handling of the vehicle, I believe it should be classified as a safety defect and covered under a recall. This issue poses a serious risk of loss of vehicle control and potential crash
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11687499September 16, 2025
STEERING
[XXX], this is the 2nd time driving in the freeway going 55 mph and steering wheel automatically lock . [XXX] first time it happens and it is really scary going 60 in a freeway and steering locked itself. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11686922September 12, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING
My EPS, ABS and electronic stability control lights all came on at once and my steering wheel went stiff while driving on interstate
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11686261September 10, 2025
ENGINE
Oil consumption, 1 quart a week with no known or visible leaks. 64,000 miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11685979September 9, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
the defrost does not work good, Hard to see when it's raining and fog
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11685952September 9, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This is for a paint problem that my car has lost its paint within six months. My car is peeling off very fast and there was a class action lawsuit. And now a new one has started. I see nobody at your office wants to help people.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11683626August 28, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the electric power steering message was displayed. The contact was unable to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V213000 (Steering). The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but declined to provide additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 83,590.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682693August 24, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
Back door on driver's side will not open from inside or outside when door is unlocked. I have checked and the child safety feature is not on. I have not had it checked into yet. No one rides in the back currently but this is a definite safety hazard. No messages/warning lamps of any problems. I wanted to place a few grocery bags back there and it would not open. Have repeatedly tried over a couple of months and nothing changes. Even though I can hear it unlock.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11681639August 19, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
When driving at low speeds(20mph and under) vehicle stalls. It appears to happen at random. It makes driving pretty dangerous for other vehicles that would not be able to tell the vehicle has stalled and hit me at low speeds. All electrics stay on, there is no check engine light. The problem first appeared after ignition lock was broken, even before replaced it started stalls at low speeds, seems to possibly happen more after engine is warmed up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680723August 14, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY, ENGINE
RAPID LOSS OF POWER FAILURE OF IGNITION COIL. HAPPENED FOR ALL FOUR. SUDDENLY UNABLE TO OPEN FRONT OR REAR DOORS ON PASSENGER SIDE. ACTUATOR FAILURES. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS REPORTED TO HYUNDAI, MY COMPLAINT IS THAT HYUNDAI IS WELL AWARE OF THESE PPROBLEMS DEALER CONFIRMED THEY ARE COMMON ACROSS MODELS. THEY ARE EXPENSIVE REPAIRS. WHY ARE THEY NOT RECALLS. COILS HAPPENED ABOUT 2023 WITH 55000 MILES (OUT OF WARRANTY). DOORS ARE CURRENT AND I CANT AFFORD $2000 FOR REPAIR.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680776August 14, 2025
ENGINE
While driving down the road, the car lost complete power. No warning lights came on until after the car had lost power. Car struggled to start back up. I put flashers on in hopes that others would notice my disabled vehicle in the middle of the road, while it was also pouring down the rain. The vehicle was towed to my local dealership where it was confirmed that I would need a new engine. The engine had a high oil consumption issue that caused it to stale while driving. The dealership informed me either there was a rod bearing issue or a piston slap in the engine. They recommended to park the car until fixed
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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