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2017 Hyundai Elantra recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The most recent was reported on March 28, 2017. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ELANTRA.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
17V213000March 28, 2017Steering › Electric Power Assist System
17V063000January 26, 2017Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Hydraulic
16V956000December 30, 2016Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
16V232000April 21, 2016Air Bags › Frontal

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 17V213000Manufacturer no. 161

Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Report received by NHTSA
March 28, 2017
Owner notification
May 1, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
99 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra
December 22, 2016 – December 31, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
ELANTRA

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V213000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V063000Manufacturer no. 157

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Hydraulic

Report received by NHTSA
January 26, 2017
Owner notification
February 6, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
33,803 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra
September 12, 2016 – January 18, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
ELANTRA

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V063000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V956000Manufacturer no. 156

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
December 30, 2016
Owner notification
February 13, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
110 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra
April 15, 2016 – September 7, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
ELANTRA

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V956000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V232000Manufacturer no. 144

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA
April 21, 2016
Owner notification
June 15, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
33 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra
January 12, 2016 – February 22, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
ELANTRA

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V232000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 30, 2017.