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2017 Hyundai Elantra Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra — 2 of them relate to air bags. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.

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These campaigns cover the 2017 Hyundai Elantra as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.

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17V213000

Steering · Electric Power Assist System

Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

The riskLoss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

The fix — freeHyundai 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 was foundHyundai 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.

17V213000 at NHTSA
17V063000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Power Assist · Hydraulic

A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The riskA loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix — freeHyundai 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.

What was foundHyundai 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.

17V063000 at NHTSA
16V956000

Air Bags · Frontal · Driver Side · Inflator Module

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.

The riskIn the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.

The fix — freeHyundai 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.

What was foundHyundai 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.

16V956000 at NHTSA
16V232000

Air Bags · Frontal

An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.

The riskAn air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.

The fix — freeHyundai 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.

What was foundHyundai 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.

16V232000 at NHTSA

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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.

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