2010 Model Year

Hyundai Elantra

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
446
Recalls
3
Crashes
47
Severe
99

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

20V061000 Feb 2020

Other

No consequence data available

15V100000 Feb 2015

Other

No consequence data available

13V113000 Apr 2013

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 2026

The EPS light started coming on intermittently back in Nov. 2025 and power steering became very difficult. I could get it to reset by turning off the...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 2025

I own a 2010 Hyundai Elantra that has experienced a sudden loss of power steering assist on multiple occasions. When this happens, the steering wheel...

Steering
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, with the power stee...

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn in direc...

Steering
Aug 2025

The contact's mother owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while his mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Power Steering" w...

Steering
May 2025

The vehicle is subject to manufacturer recall #127. I brought it to two different dealerships for the recall repair after confirming in advance that t...

Engine
Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while her son was driving 25 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle fa...

SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 2025

When I am driving with my seatbelt on for no reason at all my seatbelt comes undone doesn't happen all the time but Several times it has happened to m...

Steering
Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and making a turn, there was an abnormally loud thumping sound coming...

Suspension
Feb 2025

Rear lower control arm detached from subframe while highway driving. Lost control of vehicle. The problem has been an issue for Sonata and Azera howe...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2010 Hyundai Elantra has 446 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Steering. 47 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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