MYRModel Year Report

2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring

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2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring
RENDERED 2026-11-01T03:56:22.419Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
74
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

50% of complaints

Complaints per year

2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 32 complaints 2009 2010: 74 complaints 2010 74 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 22 complaints 2012 2013: 16 complaints 2013
2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 32 complaints 2009 2010: 74 complaints 2010 74 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 22 complaints 2012 2013: 16 complaints 2013
2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 32 complaints 2009 2010: 74 complaints 2010 74 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 22 complaints 2012 2013: 16 complaints 2013

2010: 74 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20081
200932
201074
201129
201222
201316

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

50% · 37 reports
CRASHINJURY
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I was traveling south on I85 south approaching the exit 17 where I had planned to exit, as I began to apply the brake the engine was racing, and the vehicle continued to accelerate, I could not stop the vehicle, I turned right onto the exit, the...

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-17

Also filed under Air bags and exterior lighting

Failure of electric power steering assist. The loss of power steering assist occur unexpectedly when I was driving. I noticed a heavy steering wheel feel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-15

In my steering wheel it makes a clunking noise. I brought it into a service station and they told me it needed a flexible coupling gromt. I didn't do this it is all the way down in the steering column.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-09

Electrical system

14% · 10 reports
FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked for a few hours when it engulfed into flames. The fire department appeared on the scene to extinguish the fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-05-13

In October 2010 my 6-month old Hyundai Elantra Touring caught fire after sitting in my driveway for nine hours. The vehicle was completely totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-04-27

ABS Module short circuit, I am aware of the current recall in effect for 2011 Hyundai Elantra's but it should be noted that my vehicle also has the same issue, short circuit causing the ABS motor to run constantly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-14

Also filed under Service brakes and forward collision avoidance

Electronic stability control (esc)

12% · 9 reports

Air bags

8% · 6 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle and a utility pole. The air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-02

Service brakes

7% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2013-04-22Exterior lighting13V113000 Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra…

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's…

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    2013-12-04Recall queryClosed 2014-06-24 Headliner Bracket Detachment
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    2014-07-28Structure14V310000 Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured December 15, 2009, through May 7, 2012.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 117.

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    2015-04-14Steering15V100000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Elantra vehicles manufactured June 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured November 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010.

    Remedy: Hyundai will verify the proper operation of the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and update the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059.

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    2020-04-02Service brakes, hydraulic20V061000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2020.

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Buy-smart checklist

2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 37 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Electronic stability control (esc): 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V113000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 14V310000 · Structure
  • Recall 15V100000 · Steering
  • Recall 20V061000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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FAQ

Is the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.