My 2002 huyndai elantra gls suddently the airbag is on soon engine running, and I have been told by technician that the airbag defective and it is under a recall.
2002 Hyundai Elantra airbags problems
70 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,250. 36 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 70
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- typical mileage
- 70,250
- crashes
- 36
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal22
- Side/window5
- Frontal: sensor/control module5
At what mileage
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Hyundai Elantra airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Hyundai Elantra airbags
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Related recalls
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
Related investigations
Air bag light illumination
Hyundai is conducting two safety recalls to correct two safety defects described below.under safety recall 08v‑532, hyundai will install a vinyl protective shield/cover to prevent short circuits in the air bag control module cause by spills of liquids that seep into the module connector. This action applies to 78,369 my 2001 vehicles (built through 4/26/2001).the air bag control module connector in my 2001 vehicles built after 4/26/2001 is covered by the carpet.to improve the integrity of the side impact air bag wiring harness under the driver and front passenger seats, hyundai will install new clips and revise the wiring harness attachments under safety recall 08v‑533.this applies to 150,541 my 2001 through my 2002 vehicles (built through 12/18/2001).hyundai upgraded the wiring harness routing/connector clip on my 2002 vehicles built after 12/18/2001.hyundai designed the subject vehicles (under safety recall 08v‑532) such that the air bag control module connector is located directly below the center console cup holders.spillage of liquid from cups placed in the cup holders may contaminate the control module and the connector and prevent proper deployment of the air bags.in addition, in the subject vehicles under safety recall 08v‑533, hyundai located a wiring harness for the side impact air bags under each front seat.movement of the seat or placement of objects under the seat may disturb the electrical connection in the side impact air bag wiring circuit.for each of the above described conditions, the air bag warning light will illuminate when the vehicle diagnostic system detects a fault.this investigation identified several crash reports (two fatal and 17 crash reports resulting in nine injury reports) that included allegations of prior air bag warning light illumination and non-deployment of the air bags, which are not included in the failure report summary.this engineering analysis is closed (see recalls 08v‑532 & 08v533).
EA08012
Air bag light illumination
In certain model year (my) 2001 and 2002 vehicles, the air bag system is susceptible to air bag light illumination and air bag non-deployment or inadvertent deployment from liquid contamination of the air bag control module.the control module is located beneath and near center console cup holders.odi is also aware of complaints regarding air bag light illumination due to loss of proper air bag electrical integrity in wiring and connections located under the front seats.under investigation pe08-017, hyundai provided 472 owner reports and 9,108 warranty claims related to these issues for my 2001 and 2002 vehicles built through 12/14/2001.odi is also aware of six incidents of seat belt pretensioner/air bag inadvertent deployments due to liquid spills.to address the above issues, on 04/25/2001, hyundai added a carpet cover/shield over the air bag control module connector area and upgraded the cable routing and attachment points to improve the electrical connections on vehicles built after 12/14/2008.this preliminary evaluation is being upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-012) for further investigation of certain my 2001-2002 subject vehicles built through 12/14/2002.
PE08017
What 2002 Hyundai Elantra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Airbag light came on and remains on steady as I was driving in residential section today, around 10pm. It has been 104 degrees with humidity factor the last couple of days.
Air bag light comes on when you move the seat forward or backward. Should be covered by a recall, but when I call the dealer I am told that there are not open recalls on my vehicle. Yet, the recall list for fixing the air bag system lists 2002 hyundai.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v533000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 121,190.
Random illumination of air bag light on dash without explanation.
Was traveling home at 6 pm and I was coming over a hill and a car stoped short I swerved to avoid collission and side swiped a telephone pole.the airbags went off and I was hit with a piece of sharpnal that went into my lip causing me to get stitches and has left my face disfigured.
When I got a new battery the air bag light came on. I took it to my mechanic and he disconnected the battery and tried to reset it, it didn't work. I then took it to my mechanic at naples dodge and he tried to get it off by hooking it up to a computer. After several tries he said he could not do it. I don't know what to do. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. The contact that while starting the ignition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the air bag module and air bag wiring harness attachments needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 08v533000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Something hit car over driverside windshield and door during transport. Insurance totaled. Airbag light already on. Before settling with insurance co, bought tag and insurance. Bought car back from ins co. Drove until tag expired.can"t get salvage title until airbag light is fixed. Took it to hyundai dealership in montgomery al. Diagnosis (air bag control module), which is recall part. Talked with hyundai supervisor [xxx]. He told me that my car wasn"t in the recall number, but coincidentally my car needs the same recall part. Maybe they made mistake and left my car out. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v533000 (air bags) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
Questions about the 2002 Hyundai Elantra airbags
Does the 2002 Hyundai Elantra have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 70 complaints about the airbags of the 2002 Hyundai Elantra, 20% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Hyundai Elantra airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,250 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Hyundai Elantra airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 08V533000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Hyundai Elantra have bad airbags?
The Hyundai Elantra model years with the most airbags complaints are 2013 (168 complaints), 2012 (124 complaints) and 2001 (118 complaints).
Other 2002 Hyundai Elantra problems
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