Hyundai 2017 Elantra Steering Recall: Power Steering Loss Risk
Hyundai recalls certain 2017 Elantra vehicles with damaged power steering connectors that may cause loss of steering assistance, increasing crash risk. Owners must have the EPS motor replaced free by April 28, 2017.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling 2017 Elantra vehicles that may have a damaged power steering connector. This could cause loss of steering assistance, making it harder to steer at low speeds and increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226016-hyundai-2017-elantra-steering-recall-power-steering-loss-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226016-hyundai-2017-elantra-steering-recall-power-steering-loss-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V213000
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“Hyundai 2017 Elantra Steering Recall: Power Steering Loss Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226016-hyundai-2017-elantra-steering-recall-power-steering-loss-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V213000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V213000).
Why it’s dangerous
The damaged power steering connector can cause loss of electric power steering assistance. This makes steering more difficult, especially at low speeds where the driver needs less effort to turn the wheel. Without this assistance, the driver may not be able to steer safely, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles with the specific power steering connector issue are affected. Drivers who steer at low speeds may face increased risk of crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Hyundai Elantra has a damaged power steering connector. The recall covers specific vehicles that may have this issue, and owners will be notified by Hyundai.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Call 1-800-243-7766 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the free EPS motor replacement.
Have EPS Motor Replaced
Dealers will replace the damaged Electronic Power Steering motor at no cost by April 28, 2017.
April 28, 2017
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall expected to begin (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V213000 (March 28, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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