repaired · 2022 Q1
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: 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.
2010 Hyundai ElantraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 380 owner complaints about the 2010 Hyundai Elantra, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-061 the manufacturer reports only 31% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Hyundai Elantra has problems
380 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
195Steering9 crash/fire/injury
48Electrical system8 crash/fire/injury
46Air bags25 crash/fire/injury
32Power train1 crash/fire/injury
27Service brakes
22Vehicle speed control
22Structure
15Engine
12Service brakes, hydraulic
6415 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 195 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 48 | 8 |
| Air bags | 46 | 25 |
| Power train | 32 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 27 | 11 |
| Vehicle speed control | 22 | 12 |
| Structure | 22 | 9 |
| Engine | 15 | 5 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 12 | 3 |
| 15 other systems | 64 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2010 Hyundai Elantra recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q3
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.
no report yet
Brake 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
73kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 141 steering complaints. 74% were reported before 100,000 miles.
19under 30k miles104under 100k miles37100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
24 owners mentioned a cost$2,150median
Middle half: $430 – $2,575
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Elantra year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Elantra median. How we score
'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Hyundai Elantra safety ratings
2010 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Hyundai Elantra, and the recalls they led to.
- Throttle control system vulnerabilitiesNo recall
In owners' words
What Elantra owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact recently purchased the vehicle. The contact researched and became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V113000 (Exterior Lighting), 15V100000 (Steering) and 20V061000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to…
Vehicle developed clunking noise in the steering. Was told it was coupler issue. The dealership, Nlorthbay Hyundai, in Petaluma, California, was negligent in the replacement, creating a grinding metal on metal noise, and damaged the steering column as well. The Dealership refused failed to correct…
EPS light came on and we changed the part and it came back on again I spent $350 for this service but I saw online that Hyundai is having a recall for my year and model car to reprogramming eps but my vin is not included. Is it possible they can include my vin ?
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