2010 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2010 Hyundai Elantra has 6 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is ABS Module Short Circuit Causing Engine Compartment Fire (Recall 20V061). Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $50 to $900. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Electronic Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles manufactured April 15, 2016, to September 13, 2016, and Sonata vehicles manufactured May 27, 2016 to September 16, 2016. In these vehicles, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake booster may fail, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2010 Hyundai Elantra has 6 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: ABS Module Short Circuit Causing Engine Compartment Fire (Recall 20V061), P0011 — Intake Camshaft Timing Over-Advanced (Bank 1) from Stuck CVVT Oil Control Valve, Rear Brake Caliper Piston and Slide Pin Seizure from Corrosion Causing Dragging Brakes and Warped Rotors. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2010 Hyundai Elantra has 6 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: ABS Module Short Circuit Causing Engine Compartment Fire (Recall 20V061). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Hyundai Elantra issues range from $0 to $900, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
NHTSA recall 20V061 covers certain 2006-2011 Hyundai Elantra and 2007-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. Their ABS module remains energized after the vehicle is turned off; if moisture enters its electrical circuit, a short can gradually develop and cause an engine-compartment fire e… Severity: high.
P0011 sets when the intake camshaft is more advanced than the PCM commanded (or the CVVT system won't respond correctly). On the Elantra this is most often a stuck/clogged intake Oil Control Valve (CVVT solenoid): the valve's fine internal screen plugs with oil varnish/sludge, so… Repairs typically run $120-$400. Severity: medium.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.
ENGINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
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Elantras run in road-salt regions suffer a consistent rear brake problem: the rear caliper piston and the caliper slide pins corrode and stop retracting, so the pads stay in light contact with the rotor. The tell-tale is rear pads wearing out faster than fronts - the reverse of t… Repairs typically run $250-$900. Severity: medium.
Elantras fitted with a sunroof route water that gets past the glass seal into four corner drains and down tubes inside the A-pillars and rear pillars. On cars parked under trees the corner drains silt up with pollen, leaf debris and dirt, and the tubes themselves can pull off the… Repairs typically run $0-$600. Severity: medium.
On the Elantra's inline-4 (Beta II 2.0L in 2007-2010, Nu 2.0L in 2011+), P0171 means fuel trims have gone too positive because unmetered air is entering the engine. The classic Elantra trigger is a vacuum leak — most often a hardened/cracked PCV hose or a leaking intake-manifold… Repairs typically run $50-$450. Severity: medium.
Hyundai TSB 17-ST-002 covers 2007-2010 Elantra, 2009-2012 Elantra Touring and specified-production 2011-2015 Elantra vehicles. The flexible rubber coupling in the motor-driven power-steering assembly may wear and produce a slight clicking or thud noise while the steering wheel is… Severity: low.
