2017 Hyundai Elantra Gt Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra Gt. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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…”
“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,…”
“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,…”
“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,…”
“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,…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra Gt as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.