2017 Hyundai Accent: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jun 2, 2026 · Airbags · FL · crash

While traveling on a public roadway under wet conditions, the vehicle was unable to stop within a safe distance despite brake application, resulting in a rear-end collision with the vehicle ahead. The primary concern is that the airbags did not deploy during the impact, despite significant front-end damage. The collision caused severe deformation of the hood and extensive damage to the front-left area, including the fender, bumper, and headlight assembly, with visible intrusion into the engine compartment. The vehicle was subsequently determined to be a total loss, which raises concerns about whether the airbag system functioned as intended under these impact conditions. Prior to the incident, there were no warning lights, dashboard messages, or other indications of a malfunction. The issue has not been reproduced or evaluated by a dealer or independent service center due to the extent of the damage. The incident was documented by responding law enforcement, and the vehicle has been reported to an insurance carrier. The failure of the airbags to deploy in a collision resulting in severe front-end damage may have increased the risk of injury to the driver. The vehicle is no longer available for inspection.

Filed Nov 12, 2024 · Airbags · 144,000 miles · AL · crash · 4 injuries

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. The contact stated that the oncoming vehicle failed to stop at the stop sign, and resulted in a head-on collision. In addition, the contact stated that it resulted in a five-vehicle crash. The contact's vehicle was severely damaged to the entire front of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's vehicle was towed to the local tow yard. The paramedics and the police arrived on the scene. A Police Report was filed, however the information was unavailable. There were a total of four occupants in the vehicle. There were two adults seated in the front seats and two minor children seated in the rear seat. All four passengers were transported to the local medical center. All four passengers sustained concussions and received medical treatment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2021 · Airbags · FL · crash

Car was hit in the front right broadside hard enough to break the axle, but the airbag did not deploy.

Filed Jul 25, 2019 · Airbags · 45,000 miles · TX · crash

I was driving down road and truck hit me on passenger side and air bags didn't deploy

Filed Feb 13, 2019 · Airbags · 35,500 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2017 hyundai accent. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact's vehicle was rear ended and pushed over the median. As a result, the contact crashed head on into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was totaled and towed to a tow yard. The contact called stevens creek hyundai at 408‑249‑1200 (located at 4425 stevens creek blvd, santa clara, ca 95051) and was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and started an investigation. The failure mileage was 35,500.

Filed May 18, 2018 · Airbags, Body · 6,500 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

On easter sunday 04/01/2018 I was in an accident that caused ,$ 10,800.00 in front end collision damage , no airbags deployed. The resulting collision caused my seatbelt on break 3 of my left ribs . I had accidentally dropped a closed water bottle between my legs , said bottle then rolled up under brake pedal , after I looked down to see where it went I looked up to my horror discovered a red ishtar with a car stopped if front of me . I slam on what brake I had available cut shell hard right and collided left front of my car into right rear of bumper in front of me , I then ricochet into guard rail thus desert he other front side of my vehicle . Again neither front or side airbags deployed.

Filed Sep 7, 2017 · Airbags · 841 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2017 hyundai accent. While driving 74 MPH, the air bags failed to deploy in the contact's vehicle after being struck on the front passenger side quarter panel. The vehicle traveled over the median, struck an embankment, rolled over, and landed on its roof. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. That contact sustained a concussion, head laceration, and a fractured collar bone that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed destroyed. The vehicle was not towed to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was sending an inspector to determine the cause of the air bag deployment failure. The failure mileage was 841. The VIN was unavailable.