2010 Hyundai Elantra: airbag warning light

Filed May 27, 2026 · Airbags, Body · TX · crash

I am submitting this complaint regarding a possible airbag/SRS system failure involving a Hyundai vehicle. On May 26, 2026, the vehicle was involved in a severe front-end collision resulting in major structural damage to the front end, including the hood, bumper reinforcement, radiator support, and engine compartment. Despite the significant impact damage, none of the airbags deployed, including the driver or passenger frontal airbags. The collision was serious enough that the occupants could have suffered severe injury or death. Based on the extent of the damage, I believe the airbag system, crash sensors, or airbag control module may have malfunctioned or failed to operate properly. Photos documenting the damage are available. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate this incident for potential safety defects involving: * Airbag non-deployment * Crash sensor failure * SRS system malfunction * Airbag control module defects I am also requesting review of whether similar complaints or investigations exist involving this Hyundai model or related vehicles.

Filed Aug 18, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · KY · fire

So I was driving my vehicle like normal and all of a sudden the driver airbag light came on on the dash and as I’m getting closer to home my check engine light came on my ABS came on as well as my EPS and my TPS , was losing power to the vehicle. I made it home, put it in park and smoke started rolling. Look under the hood. There’s a fire under the hood. I’m not sure what all damage it has caused, but it appears to be coming from the ABS and the electrical I don’t know what damage was caused by the ABS catching fire, but I was unaware that there was a problem with the vehicle, I am I just bought the vehicle in May and it’s just happened August 11 of 2023

Filed Feb 3, 2021 · Airbags · 165,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. The contact stated the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer san leandro kia (1066 marina blvd, san leandro, ca 94577, (510)347-3000) where it was not diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2020 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · PA

Passenger airbag light has remained on for the past 6 months. I have researched the internet and learned that this is a common occurrence in 2010 hyundai elantra models. Many other hyundai models are being recalled for airbag defects. I do not understand why there is not a recall on my model. Car not safe to driving wondering if air bag will deploy in an accident. I contacted the dealership and hyundai headquarters but both stated my VIN is not part of this recall. Why?

Filed Jun 15, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · MD

The airbag warning indicator light turned on and would go on and off, but wouldn't tell me whether it is for the passenger light (which has become faulty sometimes having a false positive or false negative to whether the passenger is there), but most recently has stayed on permanently with the passenger light correctly reading off - it is unclear whether that means that there is an electrical issue or if the driver's side would not deploy. It is unclear what is wrong with the airbag overall and if the car has switched off airbag deployment. The warning light has switched off a few times seemingly indicating everything is fine, however it now stays on regardless of where driven.

Filed Oct 2, 2019 · Airbags, Steering · FL

The eps light on the dashboard came on one day. I was worried about driving the car, so I went to a nearby mechanic first. He informed me there was an issue with my steering column and an open recall for my VIN. He encouraged me to go to a dealership and see if the recall was connected to the steering issue. I went directly to the dealership and had the recall performed. A few days later, the eps light came back on. Shortly after that, the airbag light also came on. I parked the car for fear of a possible incident. I was finally able to get the car back to the dealership. After initial diagnostics, I was informed the steering column needs to be replaced and the technician wants to start the airbag fix by replacing the sensor under the passenger seat. Each repair was over $2,000 with my grand total being just over $4,800 and no guarantee that it will be safe to drive at that point. I have read multiple other complaints about both of these issues and people with under 60,000 miles dealing with $2,000+ dollar repairs. If the steering goes out, it has caused accidents. That coupled with the airbag light, which notifies the whole airbag system has been disabled, makes this car totally unsafe to operate. Even out of their warranty periof now, these were reported issues that I was not made aware of when the car was purchased used in 2013. I contacted the corporate office and made my complaint. When I received a callback, I was told that because my car is over the mileage warranty and there were no open recalls, nothing could be done to help me. The $4,800+ repair bill is mine and mine alone.

Filed Aug 3, 2019 · Airbags · 133,000 miles · UT

Airbag light on dash came on and won't shut off. Airbags won't deploy even in a crash with this light on.

Filed Jan 8, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 135,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. While driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel vibrated uncontrollably and the check engine and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v100000 (steering). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Airbags · 56,000 miles · KS

Request extended warranty for airbag light that continually stays on. Request extended warranty and free diagnostic check and check of clock timer.

Filed Aug 8, 2017 · Airbags · PA

The air bag light stay on not working

Filed Sep 30, 2016 · Airbags · OH

Airbag lights constantly on. Clock spring issue.

Filed May 7, 2016 · Airbags, Seats · 59,000 miles · NY

Airbag light turned on while driving on rough road on hwy appx. 59k miles. Had passenger in car appx 200 lbs. Took to dealer at 60,500 miles. Is either a faulty seat bracket $2500+ to replace the passenger seat or damaged SRS module $1000+, or possibly both. Dealer recommends bring car in for additional diagnostic to remove seat an center console $300+ in labor just for that. My warranty conveniently expired at 60k. Dealer could not guarantee a 500 mile extension to my warranty so I will not be proceeding with repairs. This is an unacceptable practice from hyundai, I did nothing wrong to my car, this is a factory defect.