I've contacted 4 separate Hyundai dealerships on carrying out this recall to correct the issue, and all of them have told me they can't fulfill the recall because the car is too old and they use tablets, but the recalls requires a computer. I've contacted Hyundai and they've been no help. They've told me in their words "As much as we'd like to assist, transactions between the dealership and the consumer are strictly between those parties. We're unable to intervene in any service disputes. We encourage you to work with the dealership as they're directly involved and will be in the best position to assist." this was after I told them I contacted the dealership and they couldn't help me, as well as numerous other dealerships.
2007 Hyundai Elantra airbags problems
46 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 62,000. 14 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 46
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 62,000
- crashes
- 14
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Frontal6
- Frontal: sensor/control module3
- Side/window2
At what mileage
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Hyundai Elantra airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Hyundai Elantra airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 elantra vehicles manufactured from july 14, 2006, through november 1, 2008. The front passenger seats in the vehicles contain a weight sensor designed to deactivate the right frontal airbag when occupants of certain weights occupy the seat. The electrical connector for the weight sensor is located under the center console, between the front seats. Under certain circumstances the connector could become contaminated and malfunction such that the front passenger airbag will deploy regardless of the weight of the occupant.
- Risk
- The front passenger air bag could deploy in crashes in which it should not deploy, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant from the deployed air bag.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protective cover over the weight classification system connector to prevent contamination. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expecting to begin during april 2011. Owners may contact hyundai's customer assistance center at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 11V143000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 elantra vehicles manufactured from july 14, 2006, through august 29, 2007. The driver's seat track position sensor determines the seat's fore and aft position and allows the driver's frontal air bag to deploy at the pressure appropriate for that seating position, with a lower pressure deployment in the most forward seating positions. The air bag control module may receive an unstable electrical signal from the seat track position sensor such that, in a crash that requires driver frontal airbag deployment, the driver's airbag may deploy at the higher pressure than intended if the seat was position in one of the forward positions in which a lower pressure deployment is intended.
- Risk
- A higher pressure deployment than intended increases the risk of injury resulting from airbag deployment.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the air bag control module free of charge. The safety recall is expecting to begin during april 2011. Owners may contact hyundai's customer assistance center at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 11V179000 · Recall details
What 2007 Hyundai Elantra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On december 5th, 2020 at approximatly 0645am I was driving my elantra without and iissues or pre-indicators that something very bad was about to happen. I was on a busy road that is traveled all times of the day, getting on interstate 270 in columbus headed west. I estimate (picture included from accident site and where the freeway started) about 1000 feet until I merge onto the well traveled highway. Iwhen I I completed my slight turn associated with this paticular on ramp, I lose control of the vehicle without warning, my car went in two circles. My steering did not work as well as my brakes. I would like to also note that this paticular on ramp also has steady, fast moving traffic from another street merging together before ww all get on the highway. Two cars and a tractor trailor were able to avoid me. I am convinced that only by the grace of god himself was I not seriously hurt or my children in the car with me. My only means to stop was fiannlly the guardrail. I also thank god for this guard rail becaiuse there is a steep embankment with a body of water at the bottom. I estimate at the time of collison I was approaching at least 40 MPH. My head hit the drivers side window. No bleeding, just stunned. (nobody stopped btw). When I was able to collect my thoughts and call someone. I was able to call my friend for a ride. He was shocked when he arrived that I was okay. He wanted to go to the er because of the goose egg on my noggin but during a pandemic I think I'll wait. He calls aaa for me and we get the car towed back to my home. It will never be drivable again but in my state of shock it was my most plausible option. Upon, inspecting the car, the tire rod snapped clean off the wheel.
Some time between approximately between 12:00 am and 4:00 am on 2/1/2020, the vehicle caught fire on it's own (it was parked and off) and badly burned our garage/home causing extensive property damage to the garage and interior of our home.
Seat belt light came on around 137k mike's. Took to get tested at dealership. Said bad seat buckles on drivers and passenger sides. 147 to test it and 500 to fix. Found out the previous owner already replaced buckles 5 years ago. Called hyundai directly and they said they can't do anything about it even though there are hundreds of similar reports online.
Ran into the rear end of a stopped vehicle at or about 25mph - straight. The airbags did not deploy and the seatbelt stop did not engage causing driver's chest to hit the steering wheel.
Solicito de favor me ayuden a realizar en mi vehiculo la aplicacion del recall 11v143000 y 11v179000, intento comunicarme con el distribuidor hyundai pero no tengo respuesta.
Takata recall. I was in an accident where I was injured due to the fact the airbag didn't deploy.
I have hyundai elantra .it shut down automatically when the car in the slow spped another problem is that its shows the wrong level for the heat meter.
My airbag light is on and won't go off, so I looked into it and it can cause the bags to deploy at any given time or not at all. This is very unsettling, and not safe. Please recall this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated in the vehicle. The contact also stated that the front passenger side air bag was included in a recall, but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The federal safety agency campaign number was unknown. The failure mileage was 118,330.
Questions about the 2007 Hyundai Elantra airbags
Does the 2007 Hyundai Elantra have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 46 complaints about the airbags of the 2007 Hyundai Elantra, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Hyundai Elantra airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 62,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Hyundai Elantra airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 11V143000, 11V179000. 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 2007 Hyundai Elantra problems
Visibility 61Brakes 38Steering 34Electrical 32Suspension 26Lights 23Body 20Engine 19Transmission 10Acceleration 9Seat belts 8Fuel system 6Driver assistance 4Seats 2Wheels 2Tires 1
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