2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (37) · Electrical System (6) · Air Bags (5)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Hyundai Elantra Touring model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
52 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2020-02-04 · campaign 20V061000 · 476,111 vehicles
Defect: 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. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 188.
Steering:electric Power Assist System 2015-02-23 · campaign 15V100000 · 204,768 vehicles
Defect: 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. The electronic power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may sense a discrepancy in the steering input signals and, as a result, disable the steering power assist.
Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 127.
Structure:frame And Members 2014-06-10 · campaign 14V310000 · 35,000 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured December 15, 2009, through May 7, 2012. The affected vehicles have a support bracket attached to the headliner that may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.
Risk: If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.
Fix: 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.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2013-04-01 · campaign 13V113000 · 1,712,336 vehicles
Defect: 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, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, m
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 number is 110.
Service bulletins (40)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Exterior Lighting 2025-11-06 · 25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. this tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. lamp assembly replacement is not necessary
Showing the 6 most recent of 40 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-31 · Steering · 136,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra touring. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle became difficult to steer. the electronic power steering (eps) and electronic control unit (ecu) warning lights illuminated. the contact researched the issue and became aware of nhtsa campaign number: 15v100000 (steering); how…”
2026-08-10 · Engine · 🔥 fire“on xxx, my 2010 hyundai elantra touring experienced a severe fire in the engine compartment. i observed burning material/flames dripping from underneath the engine compartment before the fire spread upward. the fire caused extensive damage to the engine compartment and the vehicle is no longer drivable. after the incident, i checked the vehicle's v…”
2026-07-07 · Steering“i have gone to multiple hyundai dealerships to remedy the open recall on my vehicle. none of them are able to accomplish it due to lack of equipment. my electronic power steering recently failed after multiple attempts to accomplish the recall. the most recent attempt was at the hundai dealership at doug's hyundai, 22130 hwy 99, edmonds, wa 98026, …”
2025-06-12 · Steering“i own a 2010 hyundai elantra that has experienced a sudden loss of power steering assist on multiple occasions. when this happens, the steering wheel becomes very difficult to turn, especially when maneuvering at low speeds or parking. the eps light comes on and stays illuminated. this creates a serious safety hazard, particularly when driving with…”
2023-11-14 · Service Brakes“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. issue was discovered by mechanic, i opted to disconnect the abs module, as replacement is unaffordable. is there any plan to expand t…”
2023-08-27 · Steering“my dealer alledgely fixed the recall in 2021 along with 2 other recalls. at that time i had no problem with my steering. now 2 years later my power steering went out in the middle of a turn in a very busy intersection and hasn't worked since. the dealer would not fix because they said my car was out of warranty. hyundai usa also reviewed and d…”
2023-08-21 · Steering“my power steering just stopped working. there was a safety recall on my car. i did not receive a warning notice. on hyundai's website i entered my vin # and it said my car was affected and would be fixed free of charge or if i had already paid i would be reimbursed. the dealership refused to honor the recall. i called several times to hyundaiu…”
2023-08-11 · Steering · 136,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra touring. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine control unit (ecu) warning light illuminated, and the power steering assist failed to operate as needed. the contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the power steering assist functionality returned. the contact took the veh…”
2023-07-26 · Air Bags“i have a 2010 hyundai elantra. on saturday, july 22, 2023, after the car was put into park in my fathers driveway and the emergency brake put on, the front driver and passenger bags deployed. the force of it's deployment cracked the windshield in several places on the passenger side. there were no warning lights or indications that this would occ…”
2022-11-07 · Suspension“ turning onto my street and continued two hundred feet to my driveway i had to turn the steering wheel one quarter to the left to keep the car straight on the road. on inspection of the vehicle i noticed the left rear wheel was at an angle. further inspection showed the suspension had departed.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.