Was exiting off of the parkway to the right traveling approx. 25- 30 MPH when I lost control of the vehicles steering causing me to crash into the curb of the median. Resulting in both of the front tires to blow out and pushing the wheel on the drivers side back into the wheel well. The control arm was broken when we looked at the damage after. The vehicle which is a 2001 hyundai elantra had to be towed. Also the airbags did not deploy. I am looking into this recall for that vehicle. Mileage at time was 99,400.
2001 Hyundai Elantra: airbags did not deploy in a crash
37 of the 315 complaints about the 2001 Hyundai Elantra describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 37
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Spokane hyundai matter I bought my hyundai in 2001 and have over 100,000 miles on my car. I am the sole owner of the vehicle. Recently (about 2 weeks ago) my dashboard airbag light went on and I called the dealership to inquire what I should do. I am concerned that the airbag may not deploy or may be defective. Hyundai spokane (the dealership who sold me the car) said to bring the car in for them to investigate. I brought the car in the next day: december 21, 2011 and the car dealership informed me that it would cost me $90 for them to run their tests to determine what is wrong with my airbag light. They went on to say that there were a couple of recall notices on the car that they could replace. This airbag concern is a safety issue that is mandatory for the dealership (manufacturer) to investigate and fix. This safety issue is for the life of the car, so even though my warranty has expired on my engine, transmission, etc; the safety (airbags) is for the life of the car. Why would I pay to have spokane hyundai investigate and fix a problem that hyundai is responsible for? If I had an accident and the airbag did not deploy or ineffective; spokane hyundai is liable and at fault. Why is spokane hyundai trying to gauge the customer (again) for expenses they are responsible for fixing? Could you pleases investigate. Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving at 30 MPH, a vehicle abruptly moved in front of the contact. The contact depressed the brake pedal but crashed into the preceding vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The air bags did not deploy and the contact sustained injuries to her chest. The passenger sustained hip injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The dealer advised all recall repairs related to the air bag were previously performed on the vehicle and there was nothing wrong with the air bags (the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 08v532000: air bags: frontal: sensor/control module and 00v332000: air bags: side/window). Updated evoq 10/20/10
2001 hyundai elantra side airbag failed to deploy when t-boned by a van. Driver received whiplash, concussion, seven months later still in physical therapy, not returned to work, and suffering post concussive.
Unable to control front wheel direction when car started to slide into oncoming traffic, was unable to control car to turn in opposite direction, happened without warning. Received motor vehicle recall on 3/9/2010 about possibility of this happening. Hyundai elantra 2001. Also side door air bag did not inflate.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact was involved in a crash on august 22, 2002 and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact was struck by another vehicle and the entire driver's side of her vehicle was crushed. The contact was injured on the left side of her body. Her head struck the window and the steering wheel. She also dislocated her jaw and had to endure therapy to regain her speech. The contact had surgery on her leg because the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was repaired with $7,000 worth of damages. The contact has pictures and a police report was filed. The other occupant in the contact's vehicle was also injured, although both were wearing their seat belts. The air bags had not been serviced prior to the crash. The contact recently received a recall notice, which advised her to report the crash. The failure mileage was 9,000.
I was travelling eastbound in the #1 lane on arden way. An SUV (dodge durango) was travelling in the westbound #2 lane of arden way made a u-turn manuver over the center divider and crashed into my vehicle. My vehicle was pushed into a second vehicle as a result. Police report reflects this action. My airbags failed to deploy.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving 50 MPH, the contact was forced off the road and crashed into a steel pipe. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts failed to properly restrain. The driver sustained crack ribs and bruises to the chest. As of october 1, 2007, the dealer and manufacturer had not inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 62,000. State of michigan traffic report and photos of the defect. Updated 10/22/07
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving 5 MPH, another vehicle traveling 45 MPH crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The front and side air bags failed to deploy. The road conditions were wet. The contact suffered a bruised arm and the front seat passenger suffered a concussion. The insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 50,000.
Tl*- the contact stated that her 2001 hyundai elantra gl, airbag light has been on for the past three years. She stated that she took the vehicle to dealership at that time and they informed her that her vehicle was not apart of any recall, and she needed to have the airbags checked. The contact chose not to have the airbags tested. She stated that the light stayed on and she took the vehicle back to the dealership last year and they informed her that her air bags would not deploy if she crashed, and that she should have the air bags repaired. The contact stated that on 03/12/06 she had she had a crash and the airbags didn't deploy. The contact stated that she was hit from the back by another vehicle that was driving about 7 MPH. The contact stated that the owner of the vehicles insurance company sent her a copy of the recall for her vehicle on air bags. The contact stated that the manufacturer should have replaced her airbags when she informed the dealership of the problem with the air bag light staying on. The contact was also informed that her vehicle was not apart of recall campaign# 00v332000, for airbags: side/window. The failure mileage was 80101 and the current mileage was 80,126 miles. Abl.pco
Abs system failed during braking, causing rear end collision air bags did not deploy.
I was involved in a head on collision in my 2001 hyundai elantra, with a jeep wrangler, the front end of my car was badly damaged (have pictures), the damage was bad enough to for the insurance company to total my car. Yet! Neither one of my front air bags deployed in the crash. Everyone who has seen my crashed elantra could not believe the air bags never deployed! Luckily, I was not seriously injured, so that does say something for the elantra, but I still feel the air bags should have deployed. I'm just trying to prevent someone from getting really hurt in a crash, because of this possible defect. Will be glad to provide more details if necessary!
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Hyundai is recalling certain my 2001 elantra vehicles. If a liquid is spilled in the area of the cupholder on the center console, it may seep through the console opening for the parking brake lever and then drip onto the air bag control module electrical connector. The spilled liquid may contaminate the air bag control module and its electrical connector to the air bag wiring harness and cause the supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning light to illuminate.
- Risk
- This condition may affect the driver and passenger frontal air bags and may prevent air bag deployment during a crash where such deployment should occur. Non-deployment of the SRS air bags may increase the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger under certain crash conditions.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protective cover over the vehicle's air bag control module connector. The recall owner notification began on november 30, 2008, and letters will be sent out in six mailings. Owners may contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 08V532000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Hyundai is recalling certain my 2001-2002 elantra vehicles. Movement of the side impact air bag wiring harness mounted under each front seat, possibly caused by contact from materials placed under the seat, may result in an electrical resistance that would cause supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning light illumination.
- Risk
- This condition only relates to the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bags and may prevent seat mounted side impact air bag deployment during a crash where such deployment should occur. Non-deployment of the SRS air bags may increase the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger under certain crash conditions.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new side impact air bag wiring harness connector clips and revised side impact air bag wiring harness attachments under the driver's and front passenger's seats. The recall is expected to begin during the fourth quarter of 2008, and will be sent out in six mailings. Owners may contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 08V533000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The supplemental restraint system side air bag satellite sensors installed were improperly manufactured, causing the air bag warning light to illuminate and the side air bags to not deploy as intended in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- Non-deployment of the side air bags could increase the risk of injury during a crash where side air bag deployment is intended.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the two satellite sensors.
Recall number 00V332000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Hyundai Elantra no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2001 Hyundai Elantra?
37 of 315 owner complaints about the 2001 Hyundai Elantra (12%) 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 2001 Hyundai Elantra?
There are 3 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Hyundai Elantra
Ball joint 63Airbag light 56Headlights 12Check engine light 11Brake failure 6Door locks 5Jerking 5Overheating 5Power steering loss 5
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