2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 380 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,535miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 2010 Hyundai Elantra, 2% of the 380 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,535 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I was stopping my 2010 Hyundai Elantra on gravel road-my right foot on brakes they locked and car jumped to acceleration and landed in bushes know down porto potty with the town gov.'t.”
NHTSA complaint #10448260, filed 2012-02, 6,000 miles“Sitting in traffic on 405 freeway near exit 52 going south to work when I was rear-ended by a 2013 nissan. Back and front of car folded up, I was ejected from the seat belt (opened up and flew into passenger seat) and not one air bag opened. I could not move, my foot was fractured, stomach hurt, neck, back and arms in pain. Chp on the scene. Car that ran into the back of me pushed me into a large truck and pushed the truck into a car. 4-car accident. Car has been totaled and I am reporting the failure and defect with the seat belts and air bags. Ma 10/5 updated 11/06/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10731836, filed 2015-07, 73,070 miles“When I am driving with my seatbelt on for no reason at all my seatbelt comes undone doesn't happen all the time but Several times it has happened to me. And then there is something wrong with the transmission. Doesn't shift right away so it like jerks or lunges when it finally goes into gear. I have noticed both of these problems since 2/28/2025”
NHTSA complaint #11655779, filed 2025-04“EPS or Electric Power Steering stoped working in the middle of the intersection when I tried to turn left. Vehicle became uncontrollable and I had to stop in the middle of the intersection. Everyone started honking and several lights changed before someone approached and helped me just to park the vehicle right after the intersection. There was no lights or any warning that this will happen. I was lucky not to get injured because of this car malfunction. I contacted Hyundai and they confirmed there was recall with that particular problem! Recall numbers 931 and 127. …”
NHTSA complaint #11428455, filed 2021-08“The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the driver's side seat belt released without warning on several occasions. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 182,064.”
NHTSA complaint #11320993, filed 2020-04, 182,064 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 9% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 23 | 23% |
| 2021 | 27 | 20% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 17 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 12 | 7% |
| 2003 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 | 16 | 5% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 15 | 8% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 8% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2010 Hyundai Elantra
195 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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