--- title: "2017 Hyundai Elantra Parts and Specs" description: "Everything for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra: oil type and capacity, battery group size, tire sizes, wiper blades, filters, service schedule, and common problems, verified, sourced, and in one place." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2017" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2017 Hyundai Elantra parts and specs Everything you need to own and maintain this exact model year. Verified specifications, part numbers, and the problems that recur, in one place. AD (6th generation), 2017-2020, Compact sedan. ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 5W-20, 4.2 qt (base engine) | | Battery | Group 35 (H5/47 on some idle-stop-and-go-equipped trims), 500 CCA | | Tire size | 195/65R15 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 26" / 16" | | Cabin filter | Hyundai 97133-F2000 | | Key fob battery | CR2032 | ## Specifications for the 2017-2020 Elantra ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2017-2020/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2017-2020/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2017-2020/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2017-2020/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2017-2020/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2017-2020/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2017-2020/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2017-2020/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2017-2020/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2017-2020/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2017-2020/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2017-2020/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2017-2020/specs). These specifications are shared across every Elantra of the AD (6th generation) generation. See the [2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra overview](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2017-2020) for the full picture, or the [Hyundai Elantra guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra) to compare every generation. ## What changed for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2017 | AD generation launch; 2.0L MPI base engine, 1.4T Eco introduced | ## Known problems with the 2017 Hyundai Elantra 5 of the 6 issues we track for the 2017-2020 generation are documented against the 2017 model year. ### Electric power steering (MDPS) connector failure, loss of assist (recall) (major) A damaged Motor-Driven Power Steering connector can cause a sudden loss of power steering assist while driving, making the car much harder to turn at low speed. Hyundai recalled 2017 Elantras for dealers to inspect and repair the connector. NHTSA 17V-213. Typical cost: Free under recall. ### Brake booster failure, loss of power brake assist (recall) (major) The vacuum brake booster on certain 2017 Elantras can fail, requiring significantly more pedal force to stop the car and increasing stopping distance. Dealers inspect and replace the booster as needed, free of charge. NHTSA 17V-063. Typical cost: Free under recall. ### Driver's frontal airbag inflator defects (recall) (major) Two separate campaigns affected early AD-generation Elantras: a missing chemical enhancer needed for proper second-stage inflation, and an improperly installed inflator end seal that could reduce inflation. Both are inspected/repaired free at the dealer; unrelated to the industry-wide Takata inflator recalls but similarly safety-critical. NHTSA 16V-232, 16V-956. Typical cost: Free under recall. ### Turbo engine (1.4T/1.6T) tick and oil-consumption complaints (moderate) Like the MPI Nu engine, the direct-injection Kappa 1.4T and Gamma 1.6T draw a steady stream of owner complaints about a light engine tick at idle and above-average oil consumption on higher-mileage cars. Most are resolved under Hyundai's extended engine warranty or the 2022 class-action settlement when they qualify; keep oil-change records and check the dipstick between changes. Hyundai Engine II class-action settlement (2022). Check VIN eligibility. Typical cost: $0 (top-offs, warranty) to $4,000+ for an out-of-warranty short block. ### Infotainment freezing / Bluetooth dropouts (owner-reported) (minor) Early AD head units occasionally freeze or drop Bluetooth pairing, usually resolved with a firmware update at the dealer. Not a safety issue. Typical cost: Free (software update). 1 more issue is reported in other 2017-2020 years: 2.0L Nu MPI piston oil ring defect / engine damage (recall) (2019-2020). Full detail, costs and sources on the [Hyundai Elantra problems and years to avoid](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/common-problems) guide. ## Which engines were offered in the 2017 Elantra? | Engine | Trims | Oil | Oil capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.0L 4-cylinder MPI (Nu) | SE, SEL, Value Edition, Limited | 5W-20 | 4.2 qt | | 1.4L Turbo (Kappa T-GDI, Eco) | Eco | 5W-30 | 4.4 qt | | 1.6L Turbo (Gamma T-GDI, Sport) | Sport | 5W-30 | 4.8 qt | ## About the Hyundai Elantra The Hyundai Elantra is a compact sedan that has spent the last decade and a half undercutting the Civic and Corolla on price while matching them on warranty coverage (Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty follows the original owner). 0L Nu GDI in the sportier Coupe/GT/Sport trims), simple, chain-driven engines with a genuinely different reliability record than the Theta II engines that plagued Sonata/Santa Fe of the same era, though Hyundai still extended engine warranties for a subset of Nu-engine oil-consumption and knock complaints (the 2022 "Hyundai Engine II" class-action settlement). 0L cars whose piston oil rings weren't properly heat-treated. 0L turbo Elantra N hot hatch-turned-sedan (276 hp). Across all three generations the recurring theme for owners is Hyundai's aggressive recall posture, seat belt pretensioners, airbag inflators, an ABS module that could leak brake fluid and short internally (fire risk, recall 23V-651 covering 2011-2015 cars), and steering/brake-booster campaigns on early AD cars, most fixed free at the dealer. Maintenance itself is inexpensive and interval-driven: 5W-20 or 5W-30 oil in the naturally-aspirated engines (0W-20/5W-30 in the turbos and hybrid), a shared spin-on oil filter across nearly the whole lineup, and a CR2032 key fob battery throughout. For how the specifications changed across every generation, see the [full Hyundai Elantra guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra). ## Other Hyundai Elantra years - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2018) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/elantra/2012) Data confidence for this generation: High confidence. ## Sources - [Ontario Hyundai, Elantra oil type & capacity by model year (all AD engines)](https://www.ontariohyundai.com/service/service-and-parts-tips/hyundai-elantra-oil-type/) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2018 Elantra 2.0L MPI oil spec/capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2018/hyundai/elantra/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-f-f/) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2018 Elantra 1.4L Turbo oil spec/capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2018/hyundai/elantra/1-4l-4-cyl-engine-code-a-3-turbo/) - [AMSOIL lookup (CA), 2018 Elantra 1.6L Turbo oil spec/capacity](https://www.amsoil.ca/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2018/hyundai/elantra/1-6l-4-cyl-engine-code-b-6-turbo/) - [NHTSA recall 21V-301, 2.0L Nu MPI piston oil ring defect](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=hyundai&model=elantra&modelYear=2019) - [NHTSA recall 17V-213, MDPS steering connector](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=hyundai&model=elantra&modelYear=2017) - [NHTSA recall 17V-063, brake booster failure](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=hyundai&model=elantra&modelYear=2017) - [Hyundai Motor America press release, 2022 Engine II litigation settlement](https://www.hyundainews.com/releases/3657) - [Edmunds, 2018 Elantra specs (curb weight, fuel tank, mpg)](https://www.edmunds.com/hyundai/elantra/2018/features-specs/) - [Cabin air filter 97133-F2000 fitment (2017-2023 Elantra)](https://personagrataagency.com/details/Cabin-Air-Filter-97133-F2000-Fits-Hyundai-Elantra-2017-2023/1173224) - [Engine air filter 28113-F2000 fitment (2017-2020 Elantra)](https://hyundai.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/hyundai-air-filter-28113f2000) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.