My red air bag notification on my dashboard stays on. Was told this means no air bag coverage. Also that it is not operating properly. I am driving this but only because dealership said I would need too pay for inspection to see what the problem is then pay to have it fixed. This is not acceptable I am a senior driver and never had a ticket but am worried that this may cause it to deploy on it's own while driving. As a safety issue I feel this not be a charge that I need to cover. I was never notified of a power steering recall. Only told about it some time after I paid to have this repaired. Now I feel this should be handled as a safety issue by the dealer not me. There are many reports of this regarding the red light alert happening and nothing being done.
2010 Hyundai Elantra airbags complaints
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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.
Airbag light on dash came on and won't shut off. Airbags won't deploy even in a crash with this light on.
Airbags failed to deploy during front end crash at 35-40 MPH
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the power steering assist suddenly malfunctioned and the driver was unable to turn the steering wheel. As a result, the contact's vehicle rear ended a second vehicle before crashing into a utility pole. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained chest and neck injuries and the front passenger sustained injuries to the right hand and head. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Request extended warranty for airbag light that continually stays on. Request extended warranty and free diagnostic check and check of clock timer.
"takata recall" today 9/25/17, I took my car to my mechanic because the horn does not work. I was told that the pad in the steering wheel where the airbag is. It is not making contact to make the horn work. He stated that it was a defect from the factory. I never got a recall notice of there being a problem with the airbag. The mechanic was able to test the horn under the hood of car, however whenever I need to blow the horn it does not work.
After driving about 15 minutes with my kids in the back I parked my car in my driveway, turned body to get something out center console, engine was off keys where in my hand and the steering wheel airbag deploys.
The air bag light stay on not working
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the service engine, air bag, and additional unspecified warning indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was scheduled for an appointment with a dealer to inspect and diagnose the failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
Airbag lights constantly on. Clock spring issue.
Due to inclement weather, this vehicle ran into the back of another vehicle at approximately 40mph and the airbag did not deploy. Why? The driver of this vehicle was slammed into the steering with such violent force, her sternum was fractured and her heart muscle bruised. Hyundai does not appear on the takata recall list. Whom does hyundai utilize for its airbags?
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.
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 hyundai elantra. While driving 13 MPH, the vehicle accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed and stuck to the floorboard and the steering wheel locked. The vehicle crossed opposite lanes and crashed through a gate and into a house. The air bags deployed long after the crash occurred. The contact was knocked unconscious momentarily and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. Three months later, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v113000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic) and 15v1000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and requested information to investigate the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. While starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred on several occasions intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,445.
Airbags did not deploy in a head-on collision. Another driver was travelling too fast on snow and slid into my lane while I was traveling in the opposite direction. His airbag deployed, mine did not. This was a 6 airbag system, with no passengers in car. I need assistance pulling out the event data recorder and crash data before this car is salvaged so we can get hyundai to recall this system.
Sitting in traffic on 405 freeway near exit 52 going south to work when I was rear-ended by a 2013 nissan. Back and front of car folded up, I was ejected from the seat belt (opened up and flew into passenger seat) and not one air bag opened. I could not move, my foot was fractured, stomach hurt, neck, back and arms in pain. Chp on the scene. Car that ran into the back of me pushed me into a large truck and pushed the truck into a car. 4-car accident. Car has been totaled and I am reporting the failure and defect with the seat belts and air bags. Ma 10/5 updated 11/06/2017
I was driving my hyundai 2010 I hit a parked car driving about 35mph none of my airbags deployed
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH on a slippery road, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wall. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained bruises that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Air bags did not deploy, driver/occupant sustained extensive and debilitating spinal injury........updated 12/15/15 *bf *tr updated 9/8/2017
While at a complete stop, I was rear ended and also I rear ended the vehicle in front of me and not one of the airbags deployed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the air bag warning indicator light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
Cpsc: 2010 hyundai elantra. Consumer stated her husband was in a car accident, and the airbags did not deploy. *ln the consumer stated the husband passed out at the wheel, due to a medical condition. According to the police, the vehicle accelerated, crossed the oncoming lane, hit a large cable box, then hit a tree with such force that the vehicle over turned. He sustained multiple injuries. Hyundai investigated the matter, and determined the air bags performed as designed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. The contact stated while drifting at about 20 MPH, the air bags deployed without any warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the computer reported a crash but the vehicle did not suffer any body damage. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 55,000. Updated 10-21-13 *bf the vehicle was totaled.
When I purchased the car on the 23 of february the salesman assured me nothing was wrong with this car had only had one owner noticed that in the interior of the car there were water rings and a mold substance salesman assured it was not mold took it back 2 days later they replaced struts and again voiced my concern about mold was assured again it was not took it back on 13 of march the owner called and advised me to pick up car stated they had some one come out and inspect the car and they determined it was not mold when ask for a copy of document was told inspector refused to leave one. Esc light kept coming on sales manager instructed service dept not to touch my car got test run to check for reports on ESC it came back with 2 code c1260(steering sensor)the other b1322(airbag control)was told if it came back on to bring it back.I have tried to get these issues corrected on more that 4 occasions the owner didn't see a problem with the way I was treated .mold is a health hazard I use my car for work. I am in home health and drive the elderly around this is very unhealthy and I think the dealership should correct this at their cost.
2010 hyundai elantra gls collided with SUV\truck at approx 60 MPH at right front bumper area - SUV\truck moved left striking elantra in right front bumper then center of bumper as radiator was crushed, bent elantra's front frame both front sides from right to left at about 45 degree angle, and air bags did not deploy. From visual inspection, body shop said that front seat belt pretensioners worked. Elantra was a total loss.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle slid and the contact lost control of the vehicle until crashing. None of the air bags deployed upon impact. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact was reported injured as a result. The police were notified and a police report was filed. The contact was transported to the hospital via helicopter. The dealer was notified of the failure who filed a case on the contact's behalf (case number: 4964343). The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 32,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while entering a residential driveway at 5 MPH. The brake pedal was depressed yet the vehicle accelerated abnormally and the contact crashed into a ditch. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy and no one was injured. The vehicle was not destroyed and was neither inspected nor repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 11,500.
Traveling at speed of 35 MPH, vehicle t boned my car in the drivers center post and both doors. Not one air bag deployed. 2 with injuries. Over $6000 in damage to my vehicle.
One car rollover crash. The vehicle rolled an estimated seven times. The entire front end was demolished and the sides and most of the rear end was damaged as well. Not one airbag deployed. The only person in the car was wearing the seat belt bit suffers from severe whiplash. Lacerations and broken left wrist. This was a rental car. The sensors were damaged as well.
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