The 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,428,215 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC20V0610002020-02-04476,111 affected
Defect
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…
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…
STEERING15V1000002015-02-23204,768 affected
Defect
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…
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.
STRUCTURE14V3100002014-06-1035,000 affected
Defect
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.
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. …
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…
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.
Complaints by component
STEERING
36
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
3fires
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
9
AIR BAGS
6
3crashes3injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
4
WHEELS
4
SUSPENSION
3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE
2
POWER TRAIN
2
Total complaints95
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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 becomes very difficult to turn, especially when maneuvering at low speeds or parking. The eps light comes on and stays illuminated. This creates a…”
“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 becomes very difficult to turn, especially when maneuvering at low speeds or parking. The eps light comes on and stays illuminated. This creates a…”
“I have a 2010 hyundai elantra. On saturday, july 22, 2023, after the car was put into park in my fathers driveway and the emergency brake put on, the front driver and passenger bags deployed. The force of it's deployment cracked the windshield in several places on the passenger side. There were no…”
“Abs module short circuit, I am aware of the current recall in effect for 2011 hyundai elantra's but it should be noted that my vehicle also has the same issue, short circuit causing the abs motor to run constantly. Issue was discovered by mechanic, I opted to disconnect the abs module, as…”
“Abs module short circuit, I am aware of the current recall in effect for 2011 hyundai elantra's but it should be noted that my vehicle also has the same issue, short circuit causing the abs motor to run constantly. Issue was discovered by mechanic, I opted to disconnect the abs module, as…”
“Abs module short circuit, I am aware of the current recall in effect for 2011 hyundai elantra's but it should be noted that my vehicle also has the same issue, short circuit causing the abs motor to run constantly. Issue was discovered by mechanic, I opted to disconnect the abs module, as…”
“My power steering just stopped working. There was a safety recall on my car. I did not receive a warning notice. On hyundai's website I entered my vin # and it said my car was affected and would be fixed free of charge or if I had already paid I would be reimbursed. The dealership refused to honor…”
“My dealer alledgely fixed the recall in 2021 along with 2 other recalls. At that time I had no problem with my steering. Now 2 years later my power steering went out in the middle of a turn in a very busy intersection and hasn't worked since. The dealer would not fix because they said my car was…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationRQ13004 Opened 2013-12-04 · closed 2014-06-24
Headliner Bracket Detachment
Hyundai is conducting a safety recall to reinforce the attachment of the metal support bracket to the headliner assembly in approximately 35,000 model year (MY) 2010-2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring vehicles built from December 15, 2009 through May 7, 2012 (see NHTSA recall 14V-310 for more information).These Elantra…
InvestigationRQ13004 Opened 2013-12-04 · closed 2014-06-24
Headliner Bracket Detachment
Hyundai is conducting a safety recall to reinforce the attachment of the metal support bracket to the headliner assembly in approximately 35,000 model year (MY) 2010-2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring vehicles built from December 15, 2009 through May 7, 2012 (see NHTSA recall 14V-310 for more information).These Elantra…
InvestigationRQ13004 Opened 2013-12-04 · closed 2014-06-24
Headliner Bracket Detachment
Hyundai is conducting a safety recall to reinforce the attachment of the metal support bracket to the headliner assembly in approximately 35,000 model year (MY) 2010-2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring vehicles built from December 15, 2009 through May 7, 2012 (see NHTSA recall 14V-310 for more information).These Elantra…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring as of
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