2010 Hyundai Elantra Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 51 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra, 13% of all 379 complaints filed for the year. Owners report brake pedal loss of stopping power, sudden acceleration while braking, and engine-bay fires, with a median failure mileage of 67,054. A related recall (20V061000) covers brake hydraulic/electrical fire risk on 2007-2010 Elantra models.
- Brakes complaints
- 51
- 13% of 379
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 5
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 67,055 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the brake pedal depressing and locking, leaving the vehicle unable to stop, sometimes ending in a crash into a guardrail or gate.
- Several reports describe the car accelerating unexpectedly while the brakes were applied, causing the vehicle to strike another car or object even with space to stop.
- Multiple owners report engine-bay or under-hood fires starting while the vehicle was parked or shortly after driving, with some vehicles catching fire despite no dashboard warning lights.
- One owner stated they never received notice of the NHTSA brake recall (20V061000) even though the VIN was covered, before the vehicle caught fire in a parking lot.
- A separate account describes the ABS, EPS, and TPS warning lights all activating together before a loss of power and a subsequent under-hood fire.
When 2010 Hyundai Elantra brake complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 27, 2010, latest Aug 5, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra
- 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.
Brakes complaints by Elantra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2010 Hyundai Elantra have?
- NHTSA lists 51 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Elantra, which is 13% of the 379 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra?
- Yes. Recall campaign 20V061000 covers 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles for a brake system issue; Hyundai's remedy is installing a relay in the main junction box.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically appear on the 2010 Elantra?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 67,054.5 miles at the time of the reported brake failure.
- Do the 2010 Elantra's brake complaints involve fires or crashes?
- Yes. Of the 51 brake complaints, NHTSA records show 11 crashes, 5 fires, and 6 injuries linked to this problem area.