2017 Hyundai Elantra recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Hyundai 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.
💥 The risk
A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V063000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 157
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Vehicles affected
- 33,803
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
- Owner phone
- 1-800-633-5151
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 6, 2017
- Built
- Sep 12, 2016 – Jan 18, 2017
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.