2017 Hyundai Elantra steering problems

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra has 71 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Steering complaints

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

Elantra steering complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

17V213000SteeringMarch 28, 2017 · 99 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

What owners report

“DRIVING AROUND 35 MILES AN HOUR AND COME TO A SMALL CURVE TURNED THE WHEEL LITTLE BIT BUT CAR WENT STRAIGHT AND GUARD RAIL HIT PASSAGER SIDE FRONT OF CAR AND DRIVER AIRBAG CAME OUT BUT DIDN'T BLOW ALL THE WAY UP AND HAD A HOLE IN IT WITH STITCHING AROUND IT SO DRIVER AIRBAG IS NO COUNT JUST FALLS…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · December 8, 2017 · crash

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2017 Hyundai Elantra have?

NHTSA has 71 complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Elantra steering — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 17V213000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.