9 complaints reported

2010 Hyundai Elantra Engine

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
9
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

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 failed to respond as needed and the engine seized. The contact stated that while her son was attempting to start the vehicle, he heard a rattling sound coming from the engine. There were no warnings light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed, and an undisclosed part connected to the timing belt had detached and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that because the NHTSA had not completed the investigation into the failure, a recall was not issued. The approximate failure mileage was 99,500.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Apr 2025
Mar 2022

THE ENGINE KNOCKS -LOUD RATTLE WHILE IDLING.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Feb 2022
Oct 2021 Fire

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V061000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The contact stated on 10/15/2021, while her husband was driving 65 mph, he heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to exit the highway, before he saw smoke exiting from the front and rear of the vehicle. The driver was able to push the vehicle into a school parking. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to her mother in law residence. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Jan 2021
Jul 2019

LOUD NOISE STARTED COMING FROM ENGINE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. TAKEN TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP AND DIAGNOSTICS INDICATED A BAD ENGINE

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Apr 2019
Jun 2019

"TAKATA RECALL"

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Jun 2019
Mar 2017

ENGINE MOUNTS ARE COMPROMISED. TRANSMISSION ON VEHICLE, AFTER UNDERGOING A TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSH, IS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. TRANSMISSION IS ALSO SLIPPING GEARS. THE VEHICLE IS MAKING A CLEAR NOISE DURING ACCELERATION WHEN IN MOTION ON BOTH STREETS AND ON HIGHWAYS. WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND GEAR, THE VEHICLE LURCHES VIOLENTLY AS IT SLIPS. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE WITH THE HOOD UP, THE ENGINE PHYSICALLY MOVES A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT WHEN STARTING.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Mar 2017
May 2013 Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO THE SHOULDER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS CRASHED INTO BY A TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. *TR

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: May 2013
Oct 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER FIFTEEN MINUTES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 30,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: Oct 2012
Jul 2011

BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA WITH 18,000 MILES, NO WARNINGS, FIRST SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING THEN NOTICED ENGINE COVERED WITH OIL AND OIL DRIPPING TO THE GROUND, DID NOT OVERHEAT. THE GASKET WAS REPLACED AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE GASKET WAS POROUS IN AN AREA (ON THE CORNER) AND THIS IS WHERE THE OIL WAS COMING OUT. *TR

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Incident: May 2011

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Quick Summary

The 2010 Hyundai Elantra has 9 Engine complaints on file. 1 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.