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2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring
4 recall campaigns and 51 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring; the recalls concern service brakes, hydraulic, steering and structure.
The component named most often is steering: 333.3 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 100.9 per 1,000 across all 2010 model-year vehicles and against 180.9 per 1,000 for the Hyundai Elantra Touring line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 22.7 complaints per model year across the 6 Hyundai Elantra Touring model years on this register; 4 complaints reported a crash and 3 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2011 (11); the most recent in the file is dated 11 Aug 2018.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
- 20V061000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEReported 4 Feb 2020 · 476,111 units
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer campaign 188).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer campaign 127).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Hyundai Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 117).
Defect, as filed: 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 not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Hyundai Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 110).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring (black) against all 2010 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2010 | Elantra Touring line | All 2010 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 333.3 | 180.9 | 100.9 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 115.9 | 63.8 | 22.6 |
| Electrical System | 87 | 74.5 | 114.2 |
| Tires | 58 | 69.1 | 11.7 |
| Air Bags | 58 | 106.4 | 128.8 |
| Wheels | 58 | 74.5 | 14.3 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 23 | 333.3 | 180.9 | 100.9 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 8 | 115.9 | 63.8 | 22.6 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 87 | 74.5 | 114.2 |
| Tires | 4 | 58 | 69.1 | 11.7 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 58 | 106.4 | 128.8 |
| Wheels | 4 | 58 | 74.5 | 14.3 |
| Visibility | 3 | 43.5 | 26.6 | 12.7 |
| Power Train | 2 | 29 | 58.5 | 87.4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 29 | 58.5 | 69.2 |
| Suspension | 2 | 29 | 58.5 | 22.4 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 29 | 37.2 | 43.7 |
| Structure | 2 | 29 | 16 | 37.9 |
| Engine | 2 | 29 | 47.9 | 90.7 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 14.5 | 5.3 | 0.7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 14.5 | 21.3 | 26.7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14.5 | 5.3 | 30.6 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 14.5 | 10.6 | 13.4 |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14.5 | 47.9 | 42 |
51 unique complaints, 69 component mentions; 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ13004 | Recall query | Headliner Bracket Detachment | air bags:side/window | 4 Dec 2013 | 24 Jun 2014 | 14V310000 |
Other Hyundai Elantra Touring model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2009 | 3 | 24 | 2,393,215 |
| 2010 | 4 | 51 | 2,428,215 |
| 2011 | 3 | 27 | 2,223,447 |
| 2012 NHTSA | 1 | 18 | 35,000 |
| 2013 NHTSA | 0 | 15 | — |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Hyundai Elantra Touring model years · Hyundai: 42 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 20V061000, was reported to NHTSA on 4 Feb 2020 and concerns service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module. Across all model years the Hyundai Elantra Touring line has 4 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring complain about most?
Steering: 23 of 69 component mentions (333.3 per 1,000). Next is electronic stability control (esc) with 8. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.