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P0017 on HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
4
Most Affected
2016, 2017, 2018

What P0017 Means on Your HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Real HYUNDAI ELANTRA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the emission valve sensor needed to be replaced."

— 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • ENGINE • Filed 09/01/2021

"Engine idles rough, shifts rough, idles high, stalls, and sometimes just simply won't run."

— 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 01/07/2022

"I started my vehicle and it was running sluggish and low idle. I had an engine light and when I tried to drive there was a clanking sound."

— 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • ENGINE • Filed 06/20/2025

"The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the high-beam headlights were inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at 15-20 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road."

— 2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 02/27/2026

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0017 on HYUNDAI ELANTRA

50%
25%
25%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2016
1
2017
1
2018
1
2019
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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P0017 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026