Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2010 Hyundai Elantra has 17 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.
17
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owned a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that he did not receive a notice for NH... |
| Jun 26, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | When I started my car, the brake lights were on and the brakes were not responding. I took it to a m... |
| May 26, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the brake pedal would depress to th... |
| Jan 1, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the brake pedal would intermittentl... |
| Apr 15, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | WE RECEIVED A LETTER IN REGARDS TO A SAFETY RECALL ON THE 2010 ELANTRA. WE OWN TWO OF THIS VEHICLE. ... |
| Feb 4, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:... |
| Feb 4, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10... |
| Feb 1, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM... |
| Jan 1, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM... |
| Sep 13, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | WHILE IN HEAVY, SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC, A CAR STOPPED ABRUPTLY IN FRONT OF ME. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES B... |
| Aug 5, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | WHILE EXITING THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 25 MPH, TRAFFIC STOPPED ABRUPTLY ON THE ACCESS ROAD. I SLAMMED O... |
| Sep 2, 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE A... |
| Apr 15, 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM CHECK VALVE SUDDENLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN VASTLY REDUCED BRAKI... |
| Dec 27, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES | I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE AUTO FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT WHEN... |
| Nov 7, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, HE ATTEMP... |
| Feb 8, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | I WAS STOPPING MY 2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA ON GRAVEL ROAD-MY RIGHT FOOT ON BRAKES THEY LOCKED AND CAR JU... |
| Dec 26, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | A CAR PURCHASED NEW AND DRIVEN FOR FOUR MONTHS IS EXPERIENCING BRAKE FAILURE. IT IS OCCURRING WHEN ... |