1. Air bag light is on when an adult passengers is sitting in front seat (air bag is off) 2. Almost every time it goes on and off when in traffic. 3. Vehicle was brought to dealer about 5 times regarding this problem with negative results.
2005 Hyundai Elantra airbags complaints
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I was in a car accident with my 2005 hyundai elantra. My front end of my vehicle was significantly damaged. Identical to the other vehicle. My air bag didn't deploy and my seatbelt didn't latch. I slid under the belt up to my ribs, smashing my knee, feet and fist into the dash. My airbag light lit up as if my airbag deployed. My repair man was appalled that the airbag didn't deploy. He said I had very significant damage and it should have deployed. I don't believe I would have been injured to the degree that I was in the accident. I am supposed to get my car back tomorrow (repaired!?) nothing was done to address the airbag situation except resetting the light on the dash. Hyundai replaced the seatbelt, they told my repair man that the pre-tensor went off as it should...that is a lie. Otherwise I wouldn't have slid under the seatbelt. I think this is a huge coverup. I know of another victim of the hyundai 5 star crash rating....I will have her contact you as well.
Passenger side airbag light will be on indicating that the passenger side airbag is off. There will be an adult passenger in the passenger seat when this occurs. I have had it to the dealer twice and the passenger side airbag light still comes on when there is a full size adult in the passenger seat.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 hyundai elantra. While driving 35 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side. The impact caused the vehicle to spin around before coming to a stop. The air bags failed to deploy. The police and fire departments arrived on the scene and filed a report. Both parties were injured and transported to the hospital. The contact's nose was fractured in three places. She also sustained three broken ribs, a punctured lung, a broken hip and pelvis, and a fractured ankle. The current and failure mileages were 36,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag sensor works intermittently. When a passenger is seated in the vehicle, the sensor indicates that the air bag is deactivated. The contact stated that if the passenger moves around in the seat, this also triggers the sensor to deactivate. The hyundai representative stated that the weight for the sensor to activate is between 115-130 pounds. The representative also stated that the air bags were tested and appeared to be working normally. The current mileage is 43,000 and failure mileage was 42,000.
My 2005 hyundai elantra hydroplanes even at low speeds and skids very easily on slightly wet pavement. My daughter has complained about this to me many times. Tonight she hydroplaned and went into a wooden pole. She wasn't injured and the airbag did not deploy; however, the front fender was damaged. I am going to have it fixed then see about getting rid of the car. It does not seem to be safe.
When passenger sits in the passenger side weighing anywhere from 100-220lbs while driving and while sitting still the passenger side air bag light will go on and off, the indicator normally states that the airbag will not deploy in the event of an accident. I read other complaints and found that there was suppose to be a recall on this model car, but I never received a notice. When I first got the car I called the dealer and they said that if the light is on then the air bag will deploy, but this contradicts what is in the manual, and what is stated from other consumer complaints. I got in a wreck about 6 months after having my car, I got hit from behind fairly hard, and the air bags did not go off, but the manual says they will not deploy in most rear end collisions, so I didn't think much of it. This makes me scared that I am going to have a loved one in the passenger seat when a wreck occurs and the air bag is going to fail.
After finishing driving the vehicle and removing keys from ignition the car will ding, the same ding that happens if you leave your keys in the ignition. If I exit the vehicle and try to lock the doors and arm the alarm with the remote keyless entry the car will not lock or arm the alarm, if I try to manualy use the keys to lock the vehicle it unlocks the car. The only way that I can fix this is if I turn the car back on and then turn it off. This occurs totaly randomly and occurs about once every month. It started about 6-8 months after I got the car in march 2006. Its not that big of a hassle now except sometime I might go to lock the car and think it locked when it didn't. I don't want this to be the start of a bigger electrical problem because I am also having the airbag issue that many people are having.
Tl*- the contact owns a 2005 hyundai elantra and the air bags were not working due to a default of sensors. She took it to the dealer, but they could not fix it because they were waiting for replacement parts. The dealer was refusing to give the contact a loaner vehicle. The current and failure mileage were 28,859.
Tl* - the contact owns a 2005 hyundai elantra, hatchback, gt. There is a recall notice for the air bags. The contact doesn't feel safe driving the vehicle after the dealer continues to reset the air bag sensor. The passenger front seat light illuminates when there is a passenger in the seat. The light continues to turn on, and the contact has another appointment to reset it. The dealer stated that the car seat may have to be replaced to correct the failure. The failure had occurred 15 times. Updated 2/22/2007 - power mirror could not be adjusted. Dealer replaced power mirror switch. *nm updated 02/22/07.
Tl*- the contact owns a 2005 hyundai elantra, hatchback , 5 door, gt. There is a recall notice for the air bags. However, the contact doesn't feel safe driving the vehicle after the dealer continues to reset the air bag. The light continues to come on, and she has another appointment to reset the air bag light. The passenger front seat reads that the passenger air bag is not on. The vehicle was reprogrammed twice and the air bag light turns on and off even when there is a passenger in the seat. They may have to replace the seat. The mechanic has stated that the contact has to bring the vehicle to dealer again. Hyundai stated that the dealer and manufacturer have an agreement. This failure has occurred 15 times.
Dt*: the contact stated the passenger air bag light illuminated indicating the air bag was inoperable. A the federal safety agency recall, #05v395000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the air bag however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The vehicle had been to the dealership three times since the recall letter was received however, the problem persisted.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 MPH, another vehicle pulled out in front of the vehicle causing a crash. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained minor injuries, and a police report was taken. The vehicle was deemed totaled.
Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light remains illuminated and the ocs light works intermittently. An the federal safety agency recall, # 05v395000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the air bags however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.
Air bags did not deploy and the vehicle was hit so hard that both the driver and passenger sustained injury to their chest area from the force of the seat belt strap holding them back rather than the airbags assisting in the impact. The vehicle was a determined a total loss by the insurance company.
Dt*: the contact stated the air bag light is currently illuminated. A the federal safety agency recall, # 05v395000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the air bags however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall. The vehicle has been to the dealer several times for this problem since the recall work was performed.
I received a notice on 2005 hyundai elantra having the rt front passenger air bag recalled. I contacted the dealer we bought from and took it in. They made an adjustment on the sensor on feb 28, 2006. This did not solve the problem so I took the car back and they sent the seat to california to have the sensor issue taken care of. We still have a problem and hyundai is aware of it and is dragging their feet deciding what they are going to do about the problem. I want it solved. I told them we are going out of town on april 1, 2006 and if the problem is not solved they need to provide us a loaner. It is now march 27, 2006 and I still don't have an answer as to what they are going to do.
Dt*: the contact stated while a passenger weighing 120-125 pounds is sitting in the front passenger seat, the air bag sensor is inoperative and the airbag light intermittently illuminates indicating a lack of passenger airbag protection. Although the vehicle was seen by a dealer and the problem was duplicated, the dealer determined the airbag sensor was within the manufacturer's specifications.
Dt*: the contact stated the frontal airbag sensor works improperly. The airbag off light illuminated while an adult of 120 lbs. Was setting in the seat. The sensor illuminated for up to six minutes then turn off. The problem occurred at a variety of speeds. Every time the vehicle was inspected by the dealership the sensor was reset. The problem continued to occur. There was a recall, the federal safety agency # 05v395000, regarding the airbags. The recall was because the sensors identified a child as an adult were as in this case the problem is reversed.
Front/side airbag sensor/module appears to be defective. Since new occupant sensor will not reliably classify an adult sitting in the front passenger seat and most often turns airbags off or turns on and off during a trip. I have noted that this occurs with a variety of adults weighing from 100-150 lbs. I had the car into the dealer twice for reprogramming in december 2005. Problem still exists.
Dt: the contact stated the passenger side air bag light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealership twice. The first time they told the contact that the occupant was not sitting in the seat properly. Shortly after the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they found the federal safety agency recall campaign 05v395000. They reprogrammed the sensor, and this did not correct the problem. Afterwards, the gird was replaced and the light still illuminated intermittently. The vehicle has not currently been corrected.
On wednesday, july 15, 2005 a young man was racing on u.s. Highway 75 in sherman. He rear-ended another southbound car and knocked across a grassy median, into my car head on. My airbag on the driver side deployed immediately, however, the passenger bag did not deploy right away resulting in serious injury to one of my passengers, toni folsom. On initial impact, toni flew forward and her head impacted the windshield, the seat belt then yanked her back and she flew forward again and only then did the airbag deploy. Toni had a broken nose, concussion, 30 stitches in her face, and a perforated colon from the seat belt. The car was totaled. My concern is the fact the airbag deployed late. I know of another man whose sensor in his 2004 hyundai elantra is not working for his passenger bag and the dealership keeps telling him there is nothing wrong with it. Please check into this matter. Thank you, cherie odom .
Air bag did not deploy in high speed crash.
Dt: the consumer was involved in an accident on april 1, 2005. During the accident the air bag did not deploy and the air bag light illuminated. The seat belts also failed to lock during impact. *nm
Airbag light comes on intermittently, with an adult in the passenger seat. Took vehicle to dealer and was told there was nothing they could do.
Passenger's air bag light came on intermittently stayed on. Passenger's weight requirement for the seat was specified in the manual, however, the light would not go off. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer found a recall on the air bag software. Per the recall the technician reprogrammed the air bag sensor and the light went off. Consumer was concerned because he was not notified of a recall for this problem .*ak *bf
Passenger airbag indicator light not functioning properly since purchase in november 2004. Hyundai sent tech to reprogram airbag sensor in february 2005 and now works for my son who weights 135 lbs, but still does not function properly or consistently when my daughter who is 19 and weights 105 lbs sits on the passenger seat. Today april 15, 2005 when I complained again to hyundai, I was told the elantra conforms with us government standards. Does the us government sanction or approve the use of airbag sensors that fail to protect the lives of passengers in the elantra 2005? Or, technology that discriminates against people of certain weight? It is distracting and dangerous to drive around always looking at the passenger airbarg indicator light not knowing when it is going to be on or off, protencting my daughter or not.
The passenger's side airbag sensor is faulty. The airbag off light consistently turns on even though there is an adult in the passenger's seat. I took it to the dealership and I was told they are aware of the problem ,and there is nothing they could do.
Car involved in a low speed (20-25mph) collision. Front left quarter panel engaged rear right of pickup bed. No hood damage occured, minor bumper damage but extensive damage to front left axle assemble when it was broke loose from mountings. Air bag deployed on drivers side. The drivers side seatbelt failed to anchor on hard brake or on impact causing the driver to be flung forward injuring the drivers left shoulder and causing the drivers hand to hit the windshield hard enough to break the windshield. It is unclear weather the air bag deployment caused the arm to hit the windshield. Seatbelt jamed in extended position raising concern by the body repair shop and replacement of the entire seatbelt unit. Furture the body repair shop said that the "burn ring" was not burnt indicating the force retract never engaged upon air bag deployment and seatbelt was not ever retracted after the acciedent -- meaning the way it was extended is the way it was at the time the air bag deployed. Body repair shop has been instructed to return the broked seatbelt assemble to me up on completion of the repairs to the car.
The passenger side airbag off indicator light comes on sporadically in our new 2005 hyundai elantra when people are sitting in the seat. My wife weighs in excess on 190 pounds and the light came on at least 5 times during a trip of 124 miles in early march and has come on once or twice during trips of 26 miles to the grocery store. We tooke the car to the dealer and they did not do anything since they could not duplicate the problem.
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