2010 Hyundai Elantra engine problems

Filed Apr 23, 2025 · Engine · 99,500 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while her son was driving 25 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed and the engine seized. The contact stated that while her son was attempting to start the vehicle, he heard a rattling sound coming from the engine. There were no warnings light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed, and an undisclosed part connected to the timing belt had detached and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that because the federal safety agency had not completed the investigation into the failure, a recall was not issued. The approximate failure mileage was 99,500.

Filed Dec 18, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · AZ · fire

vehicle caught on fire under apt complex carport causing extensive damage to property and 2 other vehicles.

Filed Dec 21, 2022 · Acceleration, Engine · WA · crash

I have a 2010 Hyundai elantra. Two times in the last 3 months I was driving and for no reason at all my car would rev up and my speed would accelerate. In October this happened I was so scared that I quickly turned into a gas station and was hit by another vehicle. The next time it happened I was lucky on the road that wasn't busy and I was able to just take my foot off the gas until it returned to normal. After that I had no more issues until about 2 weeks ago. I was driving around 30 miles an hour when the engine just shuts down. But the power was still there. I honestly don't know how to explain it. first I tried pressing the gas pedal nothing happened no movement, no sound, nothing. So I put the car and park because it was still in drive. After that I tried restarting car and it sounded like it wanted to start but it wouldn't. Try it again nothing. thinking it was a bad connection to the battery I got out and checked battery and terminals. It looked fine and I had no way of testing so I had to push my vehicle out of the street. Luckily Two Gentlemen came over and help me push. Thinking still it was just the battery I called roadside assistance and someone from the company came and tried jump starting my car with no luck. I ended up having to get my car towed. Next day I tried starting with no luck. Try it again yesterday and it makes this fast ticking or clicking noise automatically before I even try to start it and it doesn't stop until I turn off the key. And the worst part about all this is I'm not even in the town I live I'm at a friend's house sitting an hour and a half away from my apartment. I can't bring to a mechanic because it doesn't drive and I don't have the money to fix it. I won't be able to have Christmas with my family because of this issue. I'm honestly just dumbfounded I don't have a clue of what to do or what happened. Please file a report so no one else ends up in my situation if you could provide any help in this matter I would be grateful

Filed Aug 3, 2022 · Engine · NC

The engine knocks -loud rattle while idling.

Filed Oct 27, 2021 · Engine · 140,000 miles · NJ · fire

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V061000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The contact stated on 10/15/2021, while her husband was driving 65 mph, he heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to exit the highway, before he saw smoke exiting from the front and rear of the vehicle. The driver was able to push the vehicle into a school parking. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to her mother in law residence. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Aug 31, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Jerky steering action for last month. Now EPS light has come onto dashboard.

Filed Mar 12, 2021 · Body, Engine · 126,000 miles · FL · fire

Hyundai elantra spontaneously burst into flames while parked in our driveway. It had been 6 hours since it was last driven.

Filed Oct 7, 2019 · Engine · 42,000 miles · IL

Loud noise started coming from engine while driving on highway. Taken to hyundai dealership and diagnostics indicated a bad engine

Filed Jun 20, 2019 · Engine · FL

"takata recall"

Filed Jan 8, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 135,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. While driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel vibrated uncontrollably and the check engine and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 135,000.