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2017 Hyundai ELANTRA ADA

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Elantra.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra is a passenger car whose 4.2-quart engine oil capacity and specified viscosities of 20W-40, 20W-50, or 10W-30 API oil reflect a powertrain oriented toward straightforward, routine maintenance. With 759 owner complaints on record — the largest share in the engine category — alongside four recalls, this model year falls well below the Elantra's 2013 peak of 1,325 complaints and on the declining slope toward a 2025 low of 21. That trajectory indicates Hyundai's refinements were steadily improving the model's reliability, though the engine-focused complaints and multiple recalls confirm the powertrain remained the Elantra's most persistent trouble spot.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type20W-40 / 20W-50 / 10W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque79-94 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 60 O.E. AmpHrs CCA battery, OE oil filter 2630035505. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 60 O.E. AmpHrs CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP195/65R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2630035505
Fuel filter31112B1000
Battery371103X100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length179.9 in
Overall width70.5 in
Overall height55.1 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight2811 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Elantra of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.6–9.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.60 sec — 2017 Sport Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Sport Sedan 1.6L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.10 sec201 hpFWD
2017Sport Sedan 1.6L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.60 sec201 hpFWD
2017Sport Sedan 1.6L Turbo I-47.10 sec15.40 sec201 hpFWD
2017Eco Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-47.80 sec16.20 sec128 hpFWD
2017Eco Sedan 1.4L Turbo I-48.00 sec16.20 sec128 hpFWD
2017Limited Sedan 2.0L I-48.30 sec16.40 sec147 hpFWD
2017Limited Sedan 2.0L I-48.50 sec16.60 sec147 hpFWD
2017Limited Sedan 2.0L I-48.70 sec16.60 sec147 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 20W-40 / 20W-50 / 10W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 79-94 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.1
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity6.0-6.6
Engine OilABOVE 32 degrees F

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.8-8.7 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.8-8.7 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.2-8.7 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.2-8.7 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.8-8.7 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.8-8.7 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)47.0-54.2 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)47.7-56.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79-94 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub202.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)630 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)630 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)680 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.05-1.15 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.52-4.22 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance60 O.E. AmpHrs cca
Standard BCI Group Number47

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)AT IDLE: 69.6-72.5 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)AT IDLE: 62.3-68.1 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)AT IDLE: 48.6-52.9 psi
Engine Compression156
Engine Compression121
Engine Compression135
Engine Compression121
Engine Compression164

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront or rear: 16-23
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58-; Rear: 47-
ABS Sensor Torque8.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .842; Rear: .331
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
18.0-11.0 ft. lbs.8–11 ft. lbs
290.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
113.0-16.0 ft. lbs.13–16 ft. lbs
290.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
113.0-16.0 ft. lbs.13–16 ft. lbs
288.0-92.0
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep New cylinder head bolts must be installed.

124.0-27.0 ft. lbs.24–27 ft. lbs
290 degrees-95 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees-95 degrees; Apply liquid gasket on the edge of the cylinder block and cylinder head gasket. Threebond 1217H or equivalent. Assemble the cylinder head gasket and the cylinder head within 5 minutes after applying sealant.90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep New cylinder head bolts must be installed.

19.0-12.0 ft. lbs.9–12 ft. lbs
2140 degrees-145 degrees140 degrees
3140 degrees-145 degrees; Apply liquid gasket on the edge of the cylinder block and cylinder head gasket. MS721-40AA or equivalent.140 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep New cylinder head bolts must be installed.

124.0-27.0 ft. lbs.24–27 ft. lbs
290 degrees-95 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees-95 degrees; Apply liquid gasket on the edge of the cylinder block and cylinder head gasket. Threebond 1217H or equivalent. Assemble the cylinder head gasket and the cylinder head within 5 minutes after applying sealant.90 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
113.0-16.0 ft. lbs.13–16 ft. lbs
290.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
113.0-16.0 ft. lbs.13–16 ft. lbs
290.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
120.0-23.0 ft. lbs.20–23 ft. lbs
2120.0-125.0
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.9-4.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5.8-7.22.9–4.3 ft. lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.9-4.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5.8-7.22.9–4.3 ft. lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.9-4.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5.8-7.22.9–4.3 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBattery (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 37,500 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record reveals that the 2017 Hyundai Elantra sits at the peak of a localized complaint spike within its generation, logging 759 complaints and 4 recalls compared to just 288 complaints and 2 recalls in 2016, and 274 complaints with zero recalls in 2018. While the broader generation saw its absolute worst year in 2013 with 1,325 complaints, the 2017 model represents a severe regression after several years of lower volume, driven primarily by 162 Engine and 105 Structure complaints; the data does not specify the root causes for these issues or the associated 36 crash and 6 fire complaints. This elevated volume of federal complaints, coupled with active recalls and 156 technical service bulletins, implies that the 2017 model year suffers from distinct vulnerabilities not shared by its immediate neighbors. Given this stark statistical anomaly and the immediate stabilization seen in 2018, the 2017 Elantra is not a recommended purchase; consumers should bypass this model year in favor of the 2018 version, which demonstrates a dramatically improved and stable federal record.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
156
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
759
Owner complaints
36 involved a crash · 6 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 759 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine162
Structure105
Unknown Or Other69
Steering45
Latches/Locks/Linkages44
Electrical System24
Power Train,Engine22
Electrical System,Engine22

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V213000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 28/03/2017

Hyundai 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. Remedy: 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…

16V956000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 30/12/2016

Hyundai 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… Remedy: Hyundai 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 156 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26-BD-002H TSB2026-04-28Unknown Or OtherCertain Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on…
26-BD-002H DN2026-04-28Unknown Or OtherSome Hyundai vehicles with exterior white paint may exhibit peeling or bubbling on metal…
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
P33 OL2025-12-19Electrical SystemIn response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Elantra take?

4.2 qt of ABOVE 32 degrees F: 20W-40 OR 20W-50 API SM, ABOVE -10 degrees F: 10W-30, 10W-40 OR 10W-50 API SM, BELOW 100 degrees F: 5W-30 OR 5W-40 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Elantra have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.