This page covers 4 recalls, 72 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring.
26 mpg combined
9 L/100km
Small Station Wagons
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Steering dominates the complaint picture for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring, accounting for nearly half of all reports filed. Owners consistently describe the electric power steering cutting out without warning, the steering wheel suddenly becomes heavy and difficult to turn, most noticeably at low speeds or mid-maneuver. The EPS warning light typically illuminates when this happens. Some owners report the assist returning after restarting the vehicle, while others describe a permanent loss of function. A smaller cluster of complaints involves the electrical system, including the ABS module and warning lights activating unexpectedly. Airbag-related complaints round out the top three reported systems, though at lower volume. The steering failure pattern is by far the most consistent thread across this model year, with owners frequently noting the problem surfaced mid-turn or during parking maneuvers.
72
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring has 4 recalls, the most serious being a moisture intrusion in the anti-lock brake module that can cause an electrical short and start an engine compartment fire, even with the car parked and turned off.
A headliner support bracket can break loose during a side curtain airbag deployment and be thrown toward occupants, raising the risk of laceration injuries in a crash. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, and the bracket displacement concern is addressed across two separate filings covering the same underlying problem. On the steering side, the electric power steering control unit can detect a discrepancy in its input signals and shut off power assist entirely, leaving the driver fighting heavier-than-normal steering effort at low speeds, which raises the risk of losing control in tight or slow-speed situations such as parking lots or intersections.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and cause an electrical short.
What the fix does
A relay will be installed in the main junction box to prevent ABS short-circuit when the vehicle is off.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electronic power steering control unit may detect conflicting steering input signals and shut off power assist to the steering.
What the fix does
Hyundai will check the power steering system and reprogram the control unit at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A bracket that holds the headliner to the roof can come loose when the side curtain airbag deploys, potentially striking occupants and causing injury.
What the fix does
Dealers will apply industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner bracket in place.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A support bracket attached to the headliner may shift out of place when the side curtain airbag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner to secure the bracket in place.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
