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2010 Hyundai Elantra Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 450 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2010 Hyundai Elantra

The 2010 Hyundai Elantra is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
450
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
49
Crashes + Injuries
12 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2010 Hyundai Elantra (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V061000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V100000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V113000
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Most Common Problems — 2010 Hyundai Elantra

Based on 450 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
230
Air Bags
43
Electrical System
38
Power Train
28
Structure
18
Service Brakes
17
Vehicle Speed Control
15
Suspension
12
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Hyundai Elantra — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2010 model year is highlighted.

2010 450 complaints 2011 459 complaints 2012 670 complaints 2013 1,322 complaints 2014 380 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2010 Hyundai Elantra

Is the 2010 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 Hyundai Elantra has 3 recalls and 450 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2010 Hyundai Elantra have?
The 2010 Hyundai Elantra has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Elantra?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra are: Steering, Air Bags, Electrical System, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2010 Hyundai Elantra safe to buy?
The 2010 Hyundai Elantra has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Elantra should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Hyundai Elantra.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.