MYRModel Year Report

2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring

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2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:26:31.948Z

Only 29 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Elantra Touring Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 2008: 1 complaints 2008 2009: 32 complaints 2009 2010: 73 complaints 2010 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 22 complaints 2012 2013: 16 complaints 2013
2011: 29 complaints
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YearComplaints
20081
200932
201073
201129
201222
201316

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

7 of 29 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING OR STATIONARY AND PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL SOMETIMES THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY AND UNPREDICTABLY INCREASE IN ACCELERATION OR RPMS, RESPECTIVELY, WAY MORE THAN INTENDED EVEN AFTER RELEASING THE GAS PEDAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171115

ENGINE

5 of 29 total reports mention: engine.

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes.

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INITIAL ISSUE WAS AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL (CRUISE CNTRL), WILL NOT STAY ENGAGED. CRUISE NO LONGER WORKS IN ANY WAY OTHER THAN TO TURN IT ON. THIS ISSUE BEGAN AROUND JAN 2017.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180521

POWER TRAIN

4 of 29 total reports mention: power train.

AIR BAGS

4 of 29 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS HIT BY AN UNLICENSED, ILLEGAL DRIVER DRIVING FAR PAST THE SPEED LIMIT IN A NO-CROSSING ZONE. LUCKILY, THERE WAS NO MAJOR HARM, BUT MY SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, AND MY HEAD SLAMMED AGAINST THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW. NO ONE CONTACTED ME. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20141219

2011 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT. *SMD PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140716

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20130422 — exterior lighting

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, 2008-2

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 recall

Campaign 13V113000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20131204 — RQ (closed 20140624)

Headliner Bracket Detachment

R 20140728 — structure

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.

Campaign 14V310000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200402 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 20V061000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V113000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V310000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V061000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2011 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 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.