2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 6 Elantra Touring years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring has 75 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 6 Elantra Touring model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is steering (38 complaints, 51% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes, 4 fires, and 5 injuries.
- Complaints
- 75
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 4
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 23 city / 30.5 hwy
Top 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering38 (51%)
- Brakes12 (16%)
- Electrical System11 (15%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (13%)
- Airbags6 (8%)
- Engine6 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (5%)
- Structure & Body2 (3%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (3%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (1%)
2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V061000Feb 4, 2020Brakes476,111 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
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.
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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 188.
- NHTSA 15V100000Feb 23, 2015Steering204,768 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
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.
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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 127.
- NHTSA 14V310000Jun 10, 2014Structure & Body35,000 vehicles
Structure:frame and members
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.
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.
2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 30.5 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other Elantra Touring years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring ranks worst among Elantra Touring model years (Complaint Index 100/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 75 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring?
- The most reported problem areas are steering (38 complaints), brakes (12 complaints), and electrical system (11 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 54,195 miles.
- Does the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring, most recently reported 2020, covering brakes, steering, structure & body, and electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring?
- EPA rates the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 30.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.