Was driving 35mph used front signal to turn one then suddenly turned the other. Was rearended by elantra. Upon impact, the driver's air bag did not deploy. Entire front end had crumbled & was pushed back. Had vehicle towed to body shop. Insurance inspector took pictures.
1994 Hyundai Elantra: airbags did not deploy in a crash
13 of the 76 complaints about the 1994 Hyundai Elantra describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Consumer was involved in a 15 MPH frontal collision in which the driver's air bag did not deploy,cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving, accident occurred. Frontal impact into the rear of a utility vehicle, speed 35mph, one injury, air bag did not deploy, vand ehicle damage being estimated. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Consumer was involved in a 25 MPH frontal collision in which the driver's air bag did not deploy. Please give any further details.
Going 35mph down steep grade, started to apply brakes to slow up; right tire locked up & then left locked. Started trunnig wheel; took foot off brakes, but wheels still locked. Vehicle did not slow up. Hit guardrail headon & driver's air bag did not deploy. Towed to dealer & told could not find problem.
Consumer was involved in a 35 MPH frontal collision in which the driver's air bag did not deploy. Please add further information.
Vehicle was involved in frontal collision, impact 12:00 position, speed 35mph, driver's side airbag did not deploy.
Frontal collision impact 12:00 position speed 25 MPH, driver side air bag did not deploy. Tt
Driver's side airbag did not deploy at 12:00 (frontal) collision at 35mph. Tt consumer suffered injuries consumer was advised by dealer that air bags do not deploy under 40-45 MPH .
The car hit a deer head on and the drivers airbag did not deploy. Please describe. Tt
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the airbag did not deploy. Please describe. Tt
The airbag did not deploy in a frontal collision. Please describe.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- The driver's side air bag was improperly assembled and could cause the air bag warning light to illuminate from increased electrical resistance.
- Risk
- An increase in the electrical resistance might prevent the air bag from activating during a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the air bag assembly wiring harness connector to determine if it contains a terminal holder. If it does not, one will be installed.
Recall number 95V101000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Hyundai Elantra no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1994 Hyundai Elantra?
13 of 76 owner complaints about the 1994 Hyundai Elantra (17%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Hyundai Elantra?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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