2010 Hyundai Elantra
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 379
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
52% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 379 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 78 |
| 1995 | 112 |
| 1996 | 100 |
| 1997 | 115 |
| 1998 | 55 |
| 1999 | 128 |
| 2000 | 197 |
| 2001 | 315 |
| 2002 | 342 |
| 2003 | 234 |
| 2004 | 182 |
| 2005 | 137 |
| 2006 | 155 |
| 2007 | 266 |
| 2008 | 314 |
| 2009 | 253 |
| 2010 | 379 |
| 2011 | 433 |
| 2012 | 652 |
| 2013 | 1,312 |
| 2014 | 384 |
| 2015 | 262 |
| 2016 | 293 |
| 2017 | 767 |
| 2018 | 283 |
| 2019 | 250 |
| 2020 | 252 |
| 2021 | 131 |
| 2022 | 101 |
| 2023 | 97 |
| 2024 | 54 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
52% · 196 reportsMost commonly citing electric power assist system and column.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the power steering assist suddenly malfunctioned and the driver was unable to turn the steering wheel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-24
Also filed under Air bags
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact recently purchased the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-05
Also filed under Exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic
Electrical system
13% · 50 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and wiring.
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vehicle caught on fire under apt complex carport causing extensive damage to property and 2 other vehicles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-18
Also filed under Engine
Air bags
12% · 46 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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On Sept 12th of this year I was involved in a multiple rollover with my Hyundai elantra and not one single airbag deployed nor did my seatbelt tighten up to keep me from moving around as much. Due to this I suffered a fractured vertabrae.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-05
Traveling at speed of 35 MPH, vehicle t boned my car in the drivers center post and both doors. Not one air bag deployed. 2 with injuries. Over $6000 in damage to my vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-18
One car rollover crash. The vehicle rolled an estimated seven times. The entire front end was demolished and the sides and most of the rear end was damaged as well. Not one airbag deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-31
Service brakes
10% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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I'm requesting NHTSA to investigate failures of several systems of Hyundai Elantra 2010: simultaneously failed/unresponsive braking, lurching/acceleration despite trying to push brake pedal, &failed power steering causing unsafe situation and...
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-02
Power train
8% · 32 reportsMost commonly citing seal and automatic transmission.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2010Complaint volume 379 complaints filed for this model year.
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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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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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2021-11-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-06-20 Throttle control system vulnerabilities
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Hyundai Elantra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 196 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 50 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 46 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V113000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 15V100000 · Steering
- Recall 20V061000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2010 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Hyundai Elantra is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Elantra?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Hyundai Elantra have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.