How common are engine problems in the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT?

NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2017 model year, which is 88% of all 25 complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Elantra GT engine?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this component and model year.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 85,000 miles.

Did engine failures cause crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes and 0 fires among the reported complaints.

What do owners describe happening to the engine?

Owners describe knocking noises, sudden power loss, stalling, and eventual engine seizure, with some told the engine needed full replacement.

2017 Hyundai Elantra GT Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT, 88% of all complaints filed for that year. No related recall is listed. Median mileage at failure is 85,000, with owners reporting knocking, stalling, and full engine failure.

Engine complaints: 22; 88% of 25
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 85,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine develops a knocking or rod-bearing noise on the highway, then stalls or seizes entirely, often near the median 85,000-mile mark.
Cylinder 3 misfires or a piston/cylinder failure occurs, sometimes tied to a spark plug gap issue.
Engine loses oil pressure or oil pump function, leading to oil sludge buildup and eventual seizure without an obvious leak.
Vehicle suddenly loses power or acceleration while driving, forcing owners to pull over and have the car towed.
Dealers diagnose full engine replacement, and some owners report being told they are just outside the warranty mileage or age cutoff.
Some owners report catalytic converter replacement occurring alongside engine knocking symptoms.

When 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 15, 2019, latest Aug 8, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2021 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Elantra GT model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20131 (20%)
20147 (88%)
20151 (100%)
20165 (71%)
201722 (88%)
201829 (58%)
201910 (77%)
20205 (71%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT?: NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2017 model year, which is 88% of all 25 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Elantra GT engine?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this component and model year.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 85,000 miles.
Did engine failures cause crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes and 0 fires among the reported complaints.
What do owners describe happening to the engine?: Owners describe knocking noises, sudden power loss, stalling, and eventual engine seizure, with some told the engine needed full replacement.