Hyundai Elantra Touring years to avoid
The Hyundai Elantra Touring years to avoid are 2010 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2008 is the cleanest year on record.
232
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2008–2013
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Elantra Touring years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | High complaint rate | 95 |
Every Elantra Touring year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 19 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 28 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 41 | 3 | |
| 2010avoid | 95 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 48 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Hyundai Elantra Touring years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Elantra Touring years to avoid are 2010. The cleanest year on record is 2008.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Elantra Touring?
By complaint volume, 2008 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Elantra Touring years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Elantra Touring have?
Across all model years, the Elantra Touring has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 232 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.