What is the best year for the Hyundai Elantra Touring?

2013 is the best year, with only 16 complaints, zero recalls, and a complaint index of 0.

Is the 2011 Elantra Touring reliable?

2011 falls into the caution category, with 29 complaints, an index of 67, and engine listed as the top problem area.

What are the most common problems with the Elantra Touring?

Across all years, steering leads with 43 complaints (30% share), followed by suspension, wheels and tires at 28 complaints (20%), and engine at 21 complaints (15%).

Does the 2010 Elantra Touring have a steering recall?

Yes. NHTSA recall 15V100000 covers 2009-2010 Elantra Touring vehicles for Electronic Power Steering control unit updates.

Hyundai Elantra Touring Best and Worst Years (2010–2013)

The 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring is the year to avoid, with 75 complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest of the four years covered. 2013 is the best year, with 16 complaints and an index of 0. 2011 warrants caution with 29 complaints.

Avoid 2010 Best 2013

Model years: 4; 2010–2013
NHTSA complaints: 142
Recall campaigns: 4
Crashes reported: 12
Fires reported: 6
Top problem area: Steering

Elantra Touring Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Hyundai Elantra Touring problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2010	Avoid	100	75	4	4	4	Steering	26	—
2011	Caution	67	29	4	1	3	Engine	26	—
2012	Good	33	22	2	1	1	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	26	—
2013	Best	0	16	2	0	0	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	—	—

Elantra Touring years to avoid: what went wrong

2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring Index 100 · 75 complaints · 4 recalls

The 2010 Elantra Touring logs 75 complaints, the most of any year, with a complaint index of 100. Steering issues dominate, making up 51% of complaints for the year at a median 69,493 miles, tied to a recall for the Electronic Power Steering control unit. Brakes account for 16% of complaints at a median 59,128 miles, and electrical system problems make up 15%, with some owners reporting fires at low mileage. NHTSA lists four recalls for this year, covering brakes, steering, and a headliner support bracket. Four fires and four crashes were reported, with five injuries and no deaths.

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Most common Hyundai Elantra Touring problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Steering43 (30%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires28 (20%)
Engine21 (15%)
Brakes18 (13%)
Electrical System17 (12%)
Airbags15 (11%)
Other10 (7%)
Transmission & Powertrain9 (6%)
Visibility & Wipers6 (4%)
Structure & Body4 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Hyundai Elantra Touring should I avoid?: The 2010 model year is the one to avoid, with 75 complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest among the 2010-2013 Elantra Touring years.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Elantra Touring?: 2013 is the best year, with only 16 complaints, zero recalls, and a complaint index of 0.
Is the 2011 Elantra Touring reliable?: 2011 falls into the caution category, with 29 complaints, an index of 67, and engine listed as the top problem area.
What are the most common problems with the Elantra Touring?: Across all years, steering leads with 43 complaints (30% share), followed by suspension, wheels and tires at 28 complaints (20%), and engine at 21 complaints (15%).
Does the 2010 Elantra Touring have a steering recall?: Yes. NHTSA recall 15V100000 covers 2009-2010 Elantra Touring vehicles for Electronic Power Steering control unit updates.