Hyundai 2017 Elantra: Brake Assist Failure Risk
Hyundai recalls 2017 Elantra vehicles with potential brake booster failure causing longer stopping distances. Owners must have brake system booster replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles because the brake booster may fail, causing longer stopping distances and increasing crash risk. Owners need to have the brake system booster replaced at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226018-hyundai-2017-elantra-brake-assist-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226018-hyundai-2017-elantra-brake-assist-failure-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V063000
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“Hyundai 2017 Elantra: Brake Assist Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226018-hyundai-2017-elantra-brake-assist-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V063000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V063000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake booster may fail, reducing power assist to the brakes. This makes it harder to stop quickly, especially at high speeds or in emergency situations.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix face increased stopping distance risks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Elantra has a recall notice. The recall started February 6, 2017, and affects vehicles with the specific brake booster assembly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Call 1-800-633-5151 to schedule a brake system booster replacement.
Get Brake System Booster Replaced
Dealers will replace the brake system booster assembly at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 11 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
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 #17V063000 (January 26, 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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