2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

95

Owner Complaints

8 Crashes 3 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

3

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING

The 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING has received a total of 95 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE, STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (36 complaints), Electrical System (10 complaints), and Electronic Stability Control Esc (9 complaints).

Recalls for the 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING, potentially affecting up to 2,428,215 vehicles.

Recall 20V061000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

| 476,111 vehicles 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 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...

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Recall 15V100000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

| 204,768 vehicles 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 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...

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Recall 14V310000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

| 35,000 vehicles 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.

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Recall 13V113000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

| 1,712,336 vehicles affected

Defect: 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,...

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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING

95 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11666509 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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 serious safety hazard, particularly when driving with children or in traffic. I am aware of Hyundai Recall 127 (NHTSA Campaign 15V100000), which addresses the same issue, but my VIN is not included. I am requesting that Hyundai investigate and provide the same repair remedy for vehicles outside the initial recall VIN range that are experiencing identical failures.
#11666509 | STEERING | | N/A miles
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 serious safety hazard, particularly when driving with children or in traffic. I am aware of Hyundai Recall 127 (NHTSA Campaign 15V100000), which addresses the same issue, but my VIN is not included. I am requesting that Hyundai investigate and provide the same repair remedy for vehicles outside the initial recall VIN range that are experiencing identical failures.
#11555175 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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 replacement is unaffordable. Is there any plan to expand the recall to include my vehicle?
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 replacement is unaffordable. Is there any plan to expand the recall to include my vehicle?
#11555175 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
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 replacement is unaffordable. Is there any plan to expand the recall to include my vehicle?

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Safety Rating for the 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING

Hyundai Motor America has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

13-AT-005-1 — EQUIPMENT

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

TSB-11-ST-001 — STEERING

HYUNDAI: SLIGHT RATTLE NOISE FROM THE STEERING WHILE AT LOW SPEEDS DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROADS OR TURNING LEFT. *RM

TSB-09-01-031 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

HYUNDAI: TCM CALIBRATION UPDATE (SERVICE CAMPAIGN 795). PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO UPDATE THE TCM WITH THE MOST RECENT SHIFT SCHEDULE FOR VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES. *PE

NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURING

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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