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2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring Electrical system Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
13%of 75 total for the year
Median mileage
11,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring, 13% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,500 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Engine turned off while I was at a stop light. I notice something was wrong when the car suddenly went silent without even the typical engine vibrations. The check engine as well as other notifications were illuminated on the dashboard. I cannot say exactly which ones because I was too focused on getting my car out of traffic. …”

NHTSA complaint #10629407, filed 2014-08, 39,150 miles

“On three different occasions, the vehicle's engine has stopped running while I was driving. In each case the vehicle was coasting at a slow speed, I was not applying my foot to the gas pedal at the time. The electrical power did not die, nor was there jerking or noise to indicate the engine had stopped. The only sign that the engine had stalled was the malfunction indicator lamp came on, and no acceleration power. I still had lights, radio, fan, etc. Luckily there were no other vehicles in back of me at the time. …”

NHTSA complaint #10419314, filed 2011-08, 19,440 miles

“In october 2010 my 6-month old Hyundai Elantra Touring caught fire after sitting in my driveway for nine hours. The vehicle was completely totaled. My insurance company (geico) secured the car and hired a forensic engineering company (down forensic engineering, inc., cary nc) to investigate the origin of the fire. Down concluded that the fire was electrical and originated in the engine compartment. Hyundai motor america conducted its own inspection, which did not conclusively determine the cause or origin of the fire. …”

NHTSA complaint #10408213, filed 2011-06, 1,200 miles

“In october 2010 my 6-month old Hyundai Elantra Touring caught fire after sitting in my driveway for nine hours. The vehicle was completely totaled. My insurance company (geico) secured the car and hired a forensic engineering company (down forensic engineering, inc., cary nc) to investigate the origin of the fire. Down concluded that the fire was electrical and originated in the engine compartment. Hyundai offered to reimburse my insurance policy deductibles and to pay me $500 for good will, but has refused to replace the vehicle or reimburse me for any other expenses related to the fire. …”

NHTSA complaint #10398944, filed 2011-04, 7,000 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?”

NHTSA complaint #11555175, filed 2023-11

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012314%
201113%
20101013%
2009413%

Other parts of the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring

Steering
38 complaints
Electronic stability control
9 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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