I was taking my dad to church on sunday he sat on seat. I notice passenger airbag off indicator did not go off . The car was driven in city and on highway thank god air bags were not needed air bag light came on dash later that day . I called broadway hyundai on monday they said if air bag light on dash was on airbags would not deploy. I took car in to broadway they told me airbag sensor on passenger seat was severed and part would be 1600.00 to repair. Later they called back and said they could but used seat in for 297.32. I didn't like that because same thing could happen again, but could nor afford 1600.00 for ome part. I call hyundai and ask that I should be compensated for danger my dad and myself were put in and reinvested repair. This is poor workmanship having sharp metal rails and clips over plastic wire membrane. Not happy with used seat same thing could happen again and this part could be in 1000 of other vehicle. A case was started and no reply for hyundai. A fair settlement of 1600.00 for correct part if need in future and danger we were put in. I feel this should be checked out there could 1000 of this danger on road today and some people may not take airbag light seriously. See attach photo take by repair technician jeff
2004 Hyundai Elantra: airbags did not deploy in a crash
14 of the 182 complaints about the 2004 Hyundai Elantra describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- recalls
- 3
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai elantra. While driving at approximately 40 MPH during inclement weather, the vehicle skidded and crashed into a concrete barrier. The air bag warning light illuminated, but the air bags did not deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The contact did not disclose if a police report was filed or not. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000. The VIN was unavailable.
From stop sign proceeded to cross intersection, was struck on front end of drivers side panel and bumper, spun around and hit again on driver back side panel and rear wheel, ripped half of the front bumper and crushed drivers front side against engine , no air bag deployed.
The elantra was stopped at a red light. The light turned green and when in the intersection was t-boned by a tractor tailor who ran the red light at est 25 MPH. The impact spun the car 180+ degrees, lightly clipping a telephone pole and hit back into the truck where the car stopped. The side impact airbags nor frontal airbags did not deploy. The seat belt did lock and the injuries were whip lash, concussion, and cuts and contusions.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai elantra. While driving and failing to stop at a stop sign, the contact t-boned another vehicle and crashed into it. The air bags did not deploy. There were two people injured. A police report was filed. The contact called the manufacturer who sent someone out to inspect the vehicle but offered no assistance. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai elantra. While making a left turn out of a parking space at 5 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver was taken to the hospital and sustained minor injuries to the head and eyes. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer stated that the air bag sensor performed in the manner it was designed; therefore, they were not liable for repairs. The dealer was not notified. The current and failure mileages were 44,000. Updated 12/30/08. *lj hyundai stated the air bag performed as designed. They stated it appeared that the angular collision was hit solely by the drivers door, without and deformation of the side structure of the vehicle. Consequently, the resulting energy absorption meant that the deceleration experienced by the side air bag sensor did not merit deployment of the side air bags. Updated 01/05/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai elantra. While driving 70 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle due to high winds. She merged into the left lane of traffic and the vehicle was struck three times on both sides. The driver's side frontal air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to her neck, back, and shoulder. The florida highway patrol filed report number 07848144. The insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer took a report and stated that an investigator would go to the location where the vehicle was towed. However, the manufacturer is currently requesting that she send the proof of purchase, insurance coverage, and pictures. The current and failure mileages were 63,000.
Was involved in a head on collision at 30 MPH. The airbags never deployed. Is there a speed at which the airbags are supposed to deploy?
2004 hyundai elantra seat belts broke. The vehicle was hit by another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. *mr the seat belts broke and tore out. Another vehicle hit the consumer head on. The drivers side passenger front bumper sensor was inoperative. *sc
While at stop at an intersection consumer's vehicle was hit head on. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained neck and back injuries. As a result the vehicle was a total loss. *ak the consumer stated that none of the 4 airbags deployed.
After rear ending a vehicle, the front air bags did not deploy. The consumer suffered wall chest contusion and shoulder strain. *jb vehicle is still with the dealer.
While driving on a rainy day at 50 MPH, the driver applied the brakes to slow down the speed, however the consumer lost control of the vehicle and was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, both air bag didn't deploy. *ak the consumer was traveling on the highway when she heard a "hit" under the vehicle, then lost control. *sc
Service bulletins that may apply
- The federal safety agency has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit...
- The federal safety agency has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag...
- Airbag reprogramming guide
- Occupant classification system (OCS) reprogramming
- The occupant classification system (OCS) passenger air bag off indicator light may not turn off or may...
- Air bag control unit (ACU) reprogramming procedure (service campaign 919)
- Dual-stage supplemental restraint system (SRS) repair after collision
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Certain vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag system. The occupant classification system (ocs) installed in the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify a child restraint seat (crs) as an adult. This may occur if the crs is installed after an adult has been seated in the right front seat. If there has not been a 'key on' ' key off' cycle with the right front passenger seat empty prior to installation of the crs.
- Risk
- The possibility of misclassification of a crs as an adult may allow the right front airbag or side impact airbag to deploy in a crash and could result in injury to the right front occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit (ecu) to remove the feature that may cause the crs to be recognized as an adult. The recall began on november 15, 2005. Owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1‑800‑981‑0188.
Recall number 05V479000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Certain vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag system. The occupant classification system (ocs) installed in the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify a child restraint seat (crs) as an adult. This may occur if the crs is installed after an adult has been seated in the right front seat. If there has not been a 'key on' ' key off' cycle with the right front passenger seat empty prior to installation of the crs.
- Risk
- The possibility of misclassification of a crs as an adult may allow the right front airbag or side impact airbag to deploy in a crash and could result in injury to the right front occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit (ecu) to remove the feature that may cause the crs to be recognized as an adult. The recall began on october 31, 2005. Owners may contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 05V395000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles, if the front passenger seat is unoccupied or is occupied by someone lighter than 56.4 pounds, the passenger air bag is deactivated and will not deploy if a crash occurs. However, the occupant classification sensor may incorrectly interpret that a seated adult is an infant seat and deactivate the passenger air bag if someone heavier than 56.4 pounds who is seated with one leg resting on the outboard or inboard edge of the seat; with legs spread; or positioned off-center toward the center console and with his or her arm leaning on the console.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the air bag may not deploy, possibly resulting in serious injury to the right front passenger.
- Remedy
- The occupant classification sensor will be reprogrammed.
Recall number 03V322000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Hyundai Elantra no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2004 Hyundai Elantra?
14 of 182 owner complaints about the 2004 Hyundai Elantra (8%) 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 2004 Hyundai Elantra?
There are 3 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Hyundai Elantra
Airbag light 35Stalling 8Check engine light 6Sudden acceleration 5
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