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2010 Hyundai Elantra
Sedan · 2010–2026 · Elantra, Elantra Coupe, Elantra GT, Elantra Hybrid, Elantra N, Elantra Touring
Which year to buy
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.8× usual Extended coverage
414 serious complaints of 454, the most about steering (233) and air bags (52); per car on the road, 0.8× this model's usual year. 4 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. While driving in reverse, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the eps control unit needed to be updated.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, May 2016
“The contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra touring. While driving approximately 50 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle and a utility pole. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was filed.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Aug 2018
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Hyundai has announced an extended warranty for the motor driven power steering (MDPS) coupling on the following vehicles: ? 2011-2014 Sonata (YFa), 2011-2014 Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV) ? 2007-2015 Elantra (HD, MD/UD), 2009-2012 Elantra Touring (FD) The MDPS been extended to 10 years from the date of… (5NP-F8M5G, Feb 2017)
- Repair program Hyundai Motor America is reinstating Service Campaign TT1 which provides front and rear under body corrosion prevention treatment on certain 2007-2010 Model Year Elantra vehicles in the following salt belt states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,… (5NP-J8M4U-10, Sep 2017)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
454 owner complaints · 4 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 26–29 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Every Elantra year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
What changed for 2010
First year we have trim data for.
2010 Elantra trims
| Blue | GLS | SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Starting MSRP | $14,145 | $16,895 | $17,845 |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | 2.0L DOHC 4-cylinder with CVVT | 2.0L DOHC 4-cylinder with CVVT | 2.0L DOHC 4-cylinder with CVVT |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual | 4-Speed Automatic | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Gears | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd |
| Size and capability | |||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Tech | |||
| Touchscreen | — | Optional | Optional |
| Apple CarPlay | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Android Auto | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 4 + option | 6 | 6 |
| Comfort | |||
| Seats | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Heated seats | — | — | Optional |
| Climate zones | Optional | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior | |||
| Sunroof | — | Optional | Optional |
| Wheels | 15 in | 15 in | 16 in |
Packages and options (15)
| Blue | GLS | SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Package | Optional | — | — |
| Navigation Package | — | Optional | — |
| Premium and Navigation Package | — | — | Optional |
| Premium Package | — | — | Optional |
| Power Tilt-and-Slide Glass Sunroof | — | Optional | — |
| Apple Red | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Noir | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carbon Gray Mist | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Laguna Sand | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Nordic White | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Quicksilver | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Regatta Blue | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Beige Cloth | — | Optional | — |
| Black Cloth | — | — | Optional |
| Gray Cloth | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | FWD | 23–54 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 3 | Air bags (1) | — |
| 2025 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | FWD | 23–54 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 34 | Unknown or other (10) | Yes |
| 2024 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl 2.0L 4-cyl turbo manual available | FWD | 23–54 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 61 | Unknown or other (19) | Yes |
| 2023 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid, 201 hp 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 201 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 147–280 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 147–280 hp manual available | FWD | 23–54 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 167 | Electrical system (42) | Yes |
| 2022 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid, 201 hp 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 201 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 147–276 hp 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 147–276 hp manual available | FWD | 23–54 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 158 | Electrical system (38) | Yes |
| 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid, 201 hp 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 201 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 147 hp manual available | FWD | 28–54 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 160 | Electrical system (41) | Yes |
| 2020 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo, 128 hp 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 201 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 147–161 hp manual available | FWD | 26–36 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 259 | Engine (112) | Yes |
| 2019 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo, 128 hp 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 201 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 147–161 hp manual available | FWD | 25–35 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 255 | Engine (137) | Yes |
| 2018 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo, 128 hp 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 201 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 147–161 hp manual available | FWD | 25–35 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 334 | Engine (171) | Yes |
| 2017 | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo, 128 hp 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 201 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 147–173 hp manual available | FWD | 25–35 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 4 | 792 | Engine (311) | Yes |
| 2016 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 145 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 145 hp manual available | FWD | 27–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 300 | Engine (116) | No |
| 2015 | 1.8L 4-cyl 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 27–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 263 | Engine (93) | No |
| 2014 | 1.8L 4-cyl 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 27–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 393 | Engine (171) | No |
| 2013 | 1.8L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 30–32 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 1335 | Steering (272) | No |
| 2012 | 1.8L 4-cyl 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 26–32 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 5 | 675 | Engine (140) | No |
| 2011 | 1.8L 4-cyl 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 26–32 mpg | Not rated | 8 | 461 | Engine (96) | No |
| 2010 | 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 26–29 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 454 | Steering (233) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Elantra 2017–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID 4DR HEV FWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | HYUNDAI ELANTRA 4DR N/A FWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 2 |
| 2026 | HYUNDAI ELANTRA N 4DR N/A FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 22 |
| 2025 | Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 5 |
| 2025 | Hyundai Elantra N 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 7 |
| 2024 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 54 |
| 2024 | Hyundai Elantra HEV 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 6 |
| 2024 | Hyundai Elantra N 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 98 |
| 2023 | Hyundai Elantra HEV 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 55 |
| 2023 | Hyundai Elantra N 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 14 |
| 2022 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 101 |
| 2022 | Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 40 |
| 2022 | Hyundai Elantra N 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 17 |
| 2021 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | Standard | 6 | 131 |
| 2021 | Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | Standard | 4 | 29 |
| 2021 | Hyundai Elantra N-Line 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | Standard | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 252 |
| 2020 | Hyundai Elantra GT 5 HB FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 191 |
| 2019 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 251 |
| 2019 | Hyundai Elantra Gt 5 HB FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 196 |
| 2018 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 283 |
| 2018 | Hyundai Elantra Gt 5 HB FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 51 |
| 2017 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Later Release | 4 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 58 |
| 2017 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Early Release | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 767 |
| 2017 | Hyundai Elantra Gt 5 HB FWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 734 |
| 2016 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 293 |
| 2016 | Hyundai Elantra Gt 5 HB FWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 267 |
| 2015 | Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 262 |
| 2015 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 262 |
| 2015 | Hyundai Elantra Gt 5 HB FWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 248 |
| 2014 | Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 387 |
| 2014 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 385 |
| 2014 | Hyundai Elantra GT 5 HB FWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 378 |
| 2013 | Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 1340 |
| 2013 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 1330 |
| 2013 | Hyundai Elantra GT 5 HB FWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 1293 |
| 2012 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Later Release | 5 | No | No | 5 | 675 |
| 2012 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Early Release | 4 | No | No | 5 | 675 |
| 2012 | Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 675 |
| 2012 | Hyundai Elantra Touring 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 655 |
| 2011 | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 461 |
| 2011 | Hyundai Elantra Touring SW FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 455 |
| 2010 | Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 454 |
| 2010 | Hyundai Elantra Touring 4-DR. Wagon w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 454 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Elantra | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 31 |
| 2026 | Elantra Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 50 |
| 2026 | Elantra Hybrid Blue | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 54 |
| 2026 | Elantra N | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–24 |
| 2026 | Elantra non-ISG | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 34 |
| 2026 | Elantra w/Stop-Start | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 35 |
| 2025 | Elantra | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, with Stop-Start Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI |
31–36 |
| 2025 | Elantra Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 50 |
| 2025 | Elantra Hybrid Blue | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 54 |
| 2025 | Elantra N | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–24 |
| 2024 | Elantra | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI |
31–36 |
| 2024 | Elantra Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 50 |
| 2024 | Elantra Hybrid Blue | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 54 |
| 2024 | Elantra N | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–24 |
| 2023 | Elantra | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Stop-Start Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI |
31–37 |
| 2023 | Elantra Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 50 |
| 2023 | Elantra Hybrid Blue | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 54 |
| 2023 | Elantra N | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
| 2022 | Elantra | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Stop-Start Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI |
28–37 |
| 2022 | Elantra Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 50 |
| 2022 | Elantra Hybrid Blue | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 54 |
| 2022 | Elantra N | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
| 2021 | Elantra | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Stop-Start Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI |
28–37 |
| 2021 | Elantra Hybrid | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 50 |
| 2021 | Elantra Hybrid Blue | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 54 |
| 2020 | Elantra | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
29–36 |
| 2020 | Elantra GT | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
26–28 |
| 2020 | Elantra SE | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 35 |
| 2019 | Elantra | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
25–35 |
| 2019 | Elantra GT | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
26–28 |
| 2019 | Elantra SE | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 33 |
| 2018 | Elantra | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
25–35 |
| 2018 | Elantra GT | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
25–28 |
| 2018 | Elantra SE | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 33 |
| 2017 | Elantra | Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
25–35 |
| 2017 | Elantra GT | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
27 |
| 2017 | Elantra SE | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 33 |
| 2016 | Elantra | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
28–31 |
| 2016 | Elantra GT | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
27 |
| 2016 | Elantra Limited | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 30 |
| 2015 | Elantra | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
28–31 |
| 2015 | Elantra Coupe | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
27–28 |
| 2015 | Elantra GT | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
27 |
| 2015 | Elantra Limited | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 30 |
| 2014 | Elantra | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
27–31 |
| 2014 | Elantra Coupe | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 27 |
| 2014 | Elantra GT | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
27 |
| 2014 | Elantra Limited | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 30 |
| 2013 | Elantra | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
32 |
| 2013 | Elantra Blue | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 32 |
| 2013 | Elantra Coupe | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
31–32 |
| 2013 | Elantra GT | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
30 |
| 2012 | Elantra | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
32 |
| 2012 | Elantra Touring | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26 |
| 2011 | Elantra | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
32 |
| 2011 | Elantra Touring | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26 |
| 2010 | Elantra | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29 |
| 2010 | Elantra Blue | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 29 |
| 2010 | Elantra Touring | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.