Hyundai Elantra Touring recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 158 owner complaints for the Hyundai Elantra Touring (model years 2008–2013). The most reported problem area is steering (54 complaints), followed by air bags (22 complaints). The 2010 model year has the most recalls (4).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2010 (75), 2009 (32) and 2011 (29). Among model years at least two years old, the 2008 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Hyundai Elantra Touring model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 54 | 4 of 6 | |
| Air bags | 22 | 4 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 18 | 4 of 6 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 3 of 6 | |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 12 | 2 of 6 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V061000 | Feb 4, 2020 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module | 2009–2011 | 476,111 |
| 15V100000 | Feb 23, 2015 | Steering: electric power assist system | 2009–2010 | 204,768 |
| 14V310000 | Jun 10, 2014 | Structure: frame and members | 2010–2012 | 35,000 |
| 13V113000 | Apr 1, 2013 | Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch | 2009–2011 | 1,712,336 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 10 complaints and a fire in 6 complaints; 11 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.