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2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring, most often about the steering (51% of complaints, typically around 69,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Elantra Touring model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring problems
Steering
38 complaints · 51%Half of these problems showed up before 69,500 miles.
This is a second issue same problem. The first time was december 29,2014 went out started the car no power steering had just drove the car the day before over hundred miles seemed fine well the next morning the problem arose wife went to go to work no power steering she took my vehicle I missed work to take into the…
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. They told me it should be a recall because it is nothing I did. It does the noise when I am sitting still. If you…
Electrical
10 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 11,500 miles.
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. A police report was also filed but no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an…
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring. The contact stated the ignition failed and he was unable to turn the key. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the identical failure. The dealer replaced the ignition cylinder and the key. The failure was not corrected. The key would not turn in the…
Stability control
9 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 55,500 miles.
At speeds over 50 MPH the ESC (electronic stability control) light comes on. I have been waiting for a recall but nothing comes up. I have read about other people having this issue! Why hasn't Hyundai addressed this along with the tps (tire pressure system) issues? I am on my 4th Hyundai and I am not impressed!
Made a left turn and began accelerating to 30 MPH when complete loss of power steering occurred and eps (electronic power steering) light and ESC lights activated on dashboard. Shut off vehicle & checked all hoses, belts, fuses - all appeared normal. Read online that this was a common problem around 56000 miles for…
Wheels and tires
6 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 35,500 miles. Parts named most often: valve.
Stem on TPMS sensor broke tire went flat immediately . The stem is made out of aluminum, road salt will eat into it and cause it to break . When I had it replaced I was to told this was a common problem with that type of stem.
Tl contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring. The tire brand was kumho solus kh16 and the tire size was p215/45/r17 (na). The contact stated that both front driver and passenger side tires developed bubbles on the sidewall of the tire causing the vehicle to become unbalanced as if he were riding on an uneven…
Air bags
6 complaints · 8%Just want to indicate that my air bag light came on indicating it was broken. When asked about warranty the dealer said that was not under warranty. Now I hear there had been a recall on the Hyundai elantra sedan for air bag issues and the NHTSA is considering including the touring model in the recall. I just wanted…
The Hyundai was at an intersection and pulled out in front of another car. The accident was bad and the car was totaled but the air bags never deployed and the driver sustained serious injuries. The state trooper involved stated he thought it was strange the air bags did not deploy as well.
Brakes
5 complaints · 7%My vehicle previously failed a state safety inspection for failed brake lights just several months after purchase (october 2010). Just prior to this failed inspection, I'd noticed that the "ESC off" light on the dash would turn on unexpectedly. My local Hyundai dealership repaired the brake light switch, which also…
Driving Elantra Touring 2010 ( with less than 28500 miles) in a local street, and all of sudden the vehicle stopped immediately before the turn signal and unable to operate the steering. There were several lights, including the "ESC" was on. It is really scary when vehicle stopped responding while driving on the…
Suspension
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: rear.
Visibility and wipers
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, windshield.
The drivers side sun visor no longer stays up and is a visibility hazard. Looking on line this is a common issue and some models are already listed for the recall however not the 2010 Elantra Touring. This happens at any time while the vehicle is stationary in motion etc.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering: electric power assist system
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: frame and members
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: switch
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.
Full defect summary
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, model year 2010-2011 genesis coupe, and model year 2011 sonata vehicles. In september 2013, hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Headliner bracket detachment
Summary
Hyundai is conducting a safety recall to reinforce the attachment of the metal support bracket to the headliner assembly in approximately 35,000 model year (my) 2010-2012 hyundai elantra touring vehicles built from december 15, 2009 through may 7, 2012 (see NHTSA recall 14v-310 for more information).these elantra touring vehicles have a common headliner bracket design while the earlier my 2009-2010 elantra touring vehicles have a headliner bracket design that utilizes a shorter length bracket which, should it become separated from the headliner, is unlikely to be displaced into the path of the driver or any occupant.during this investigation, odi identified a my 2010 subject vehicle in a sal
Questions about the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (38 complaints, typically around 69,500 miles); electrical (10 complaints, typically around 11,500 miles); stability control (9 complaints, typically around 55,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 4, 2020 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Hyundai Elantra Touring?
- It is the most complained-about Elantra Touring model year since 2000, with 75 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.