I noticed that the passenger air bag light was on back in may 2004. Now the light on the driver air bag is on and the passenger light for the air bag is off. I am concernrd thst neither air bags are not working. What should I do? There has been no incident so I will just put approx. Date of the air bag lights.
2004 Hyundai Elantra airbags complaints
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Hit a telephone pole going about 40mph n the airbag went off about 5 seconds after. My neck pain has gone to my back and head n my body is becoming deformed and shutting down. I'm trying to get help but I guess I waited too long. I was injured n never treated hoping it would go away but it did not. The airbag would have definitely helped me out! Also this was in pennsylvania not ohio.
The vehicle was impacted on the driver's door and "b" pillar sufficiently to shatter the window, pop open the door and bend the b pillar. The door and b pillar impacted the driver but none of the air bags deployed......updated 05-27-15
It is 2004 hyundai elantra gt. The car is never been any accident but the air bag light is on . The same year car has recall for airbag light but not for this model . I think hyundai should recall this model (2004 hyundai elantra gt) and fix the airbag before any major accident happen to any owner.
The air bags light does not come on meaning the module is not functioning. I had the car inspected and it failed due to this issue. Records show a recall was registered in 05. Well here it is 10 years later and the problem was not resolved and something overlooked. It's a safety hazard regarding my life and others as well not knowing if these air bags deploy or not while I'm on the road. I need this resolved quickly. They never fixed the problem the first time so why's it happening again?
Car slid on snow hit tree at approximately 10 MPH. Neither front air bag deployed!!!! Passenger hit and shattered windshield. Driver hit steering wheel. Car total loss!!!!.....updated 02-03-15
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 the vehicle was parked the air bag deactivation light illuminated on the instrument panel whenever someone was in the front passenger seat. The dealer was contacted and stated that a diagnostic test needed to be performed. The dealer also stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 05v395000 (air bags) and previously had recall repairs performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai elantra. When the contact started the ignition, the air bag warning indicator began to illuminate continuously until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer yet the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I own a 2004 hyundai elantra gls (us version). I got the airbag light on from the 60k miles. Now the "passenger airbag off" light doesn't lit regardless in the passenger seat is someone seated or not.
I was driving with my cruise control on and a car stopped in front of me. I hit the brakes and my car accelerated. This is the third time this has happened. Fortunately, I was able to slam on the brakes and the car stopped. Also the air bag light does not go off with an adult in the front seat. This is very concerning.
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 starting the vehicle the air bag light came on and then turn off. The failure occurred intermittently. She stated that the air bag remained illuminated when she took the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The dealer advised her that the driver's side seat sensor needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired. The estimated repair cost was $500. The failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. Updated 03/24/11*lj updated 03/31/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai elantra. She stated that while driving at 2mph the vehicles airbags deployed, the light illuminated after the air bags deployed.there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they diagnosed it and stated that they could not find the problem.there had been no repairs to the vehicle at the time of the complaint. She is very concern about her safety in the vehicle. The failure mileage was 55271 and current mileage was 65427.
My daughter was on the freeway in her 2004 hyundai elantra. Her car pulled to the left as she overcorrected, the cart went across the freeway, spun out, up the embankment, landed on the (driver's) side and slid about 50-100 feet before it landed back upright. None of the air bags deployed. The side air bags should of deployed from the impact of the car landing on the side. Her car has been declared a "total loss". After searching the internet, I found that there were recalls for the 2004 elantra "defective air bags". We were never notified of this recall. My daughter sustained head, neck, and dual shoulder injuries. Thank god she is alive but what about those that have not survived?
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai elantra. She stated that the airbag warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. There was an open recall on her vehicle, (see the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v322000), however the dealer attempted several times to re-program the sensor but to no avail. He then stated that he would have to remove the front driver's and passenger's side seats in order to accurately repair the airbag sensor, however the costs in doing so would not be covered by the manufacturer. The contact stated that if there was a defect in the vehicle, she should not be liable for the repairs. The recall is still open on the vehicle. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were under 90,000.
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.
The passenger airbag indicator light does not work for persons under 145 lbs and the company reps have insisted that it is designed that way for safety and that they are happy to take out the seat and send it away to be worked on but there is a 999 chance out of a thousand that it will behave just the same way on re-installation because "the car decides that it's safer for the airbag not to deploy" at my weight -- which is over 140 lbs. I pointed out the faulty logic and they agreed to go through the motions (which they believe will be ineffective in fixing the problem).
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai elantra. While the vehicle was driving in reverse, the air bags deployed for no reason. The contact's husband injured his hand. The dealer stated the vehicle was in a crash, which is why the air bags deployed even though the occupants of the vehicle claim that there was no crash. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 46,000. Updated 03-04-08 *bf the consumer was informed the bumper was damaged.
During a crash totaling my 2004 hyundai elantra none of the airbags deployed.
Passenger air bags does not work. I have given the car for 2 update fixes but the problem continues. The passenger air bags goes off even when someone is sitting in the car. The last time I showed it to the dealer, he said that there was no fix to it.
Passenger side airbag occupant classification system disables airbag for adult passengers. Issue occurs regularly or intermittently with at least three adults weighing more than 130 lbs, two females aged 23 and 28 and one 25-year old male. 6/7/06 problem reported to fucillo hyundai, schenectady, ny. Reprogrammed ocs in accordance with hyundai campain 073 and informed issue resolved. Issue subsequently observed (ca. Dec 2006) 1/23/07 complained to connolly hyundau, natick, ma 4/18/07 seat removed and sent to hyundai for reprogramming. Issue not resolved 5/29/07 hyundai district service manger (kevin cleary) verifies problem with 130 lb. Female passenger at mirak hyundai, arlington, ma hyundai has offered a settlement in accordance with class action. Settlement stipulates mileage offset for buyback or replacment will be based on ca lemon law, which specifies the mileage used for the offset is that of the first complaint. Hyundai offers offset based on 27,500 miles (date seat removed), not mileage at first complaint (20,573).
Tl*- the contact stated that she received her recall letter in 2005 for campaign # 03v322000, and she had the recall repaired at the dealership on 03/22/06. 1 week after the repair she had to contact the dealership and inform them that the air bag sensor light was still not working properly. The contact has call the manufacturer and was told after the recall that they will replace her vehicle or refund her purchase price. As of 1/12/07 the issues has not been address and the manufacturer has not responding to her complaint. The contact gave manufacture complaint # 994795. The contact stated that her airbag doesn't recognize anyone sitting on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Driving south on hwy. Suv hit car from behind SUV traveling at est. Speed of 90-100 MPH. Pushed car 300 ft. Spinning around and around hit medium my car equipped with four air bags none of them deployed I would like to know why?
Excerpts from my letter to hyundai passenger airbag off light continues to illuminate in spite of the fact that there is an adult passenger in the front seat. A few weeks ago, I received your brochure in the mail regarding important information about the advanced airbags in my elantra, and realized that this clearly describes the situation with my vehicle. The service manager said he knew nothing about the brochure and letter I received, he told me they could not find a problem with the passenger airbag and showed me that they had already addressed a previous recall with the airbag about a year ago. The service manager then spoke again to the mechanic who was working on my vehicle and the mechanic told him that he was able to recreate the problem as I had described it. According to the invoice I received for the services performed on friday, august 25, 2006, the dealership did a reflashing. Today, I had an adult passenger in the car and the passenger airbag off light remained illuminated each time the passenger was in the front seat. I have several points of concern: 1. The dealership knew nothing about this situation when I first walked in and had to read the information I provided from hyundai 2. Even after reading the information, the dealership did not understand that there was something that needed to be resolved. 3. Even though the service mechanic stated that he was able to recreate the problem (I.e. A passenger in the front seat and the passenger airbag off light remained illuminated) a situation that would warrant ocs reprogramming, the situation remains unchanged! 4. What happens in the scenario of an unfortunate accident in which the passenger airbag needs to be deployed and the passenger airbag off light is illuminated in spite of my effort to follow your direction to have it fixed? The answer to #4 from my perspective is clear.
Dt*: the contact stated that in the owner's manual it indicated that a weight of greater than 56.4 pounds in the front passenger seat will turn off the air bag indicator light, and allow the frontal and side air bags to deploy in the event of a crash. There have been occupants in the passenger seat who weigh greater than the limit, but the indicator will not turn off, therefore the air bags probably would not engage during an accident. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who was unable to locate the defect, however the passenger seat was replaced. The replacement did not correct the problem. There is a the federal safety agency recall # 03v322000 which relates to the air bags however the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 8/1/2006 -
I have a 2004 hyundai elantra. It had a recall on the airbag sensor. I have taken it back two times to be fixed. This will be the third. It comes on and off regardless if anyone is in the seat or not. Each time I take it back they say it is fixed. I am afraid if I am in a wreck it will not work if someone is sitting there.
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