2011 Hyundai Elantra: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jan 12, 2026 · Airbags · MN · crash

Vehicle: 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Date of Crash: [XXX] Location of Crash: Duluth, MN Description of Incident: I was driving my 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring straight through an intersection when another driver ran a stop sign and T‑boned the passenger side of my vehicle. The impact was severe enough that the vehicle was totaled, with significant structural intrusion into the passenger compartment. No airbags (side torso or curtain) deployed, although the strike was a direct side impact at approximately 30+ mph. I expected at least the side curtain or side torso airbags to deploy. My insurance adjuster noted that the lack of deployment was unexpected given the severity and nature of the crash. Outcome: Vehicle declared totaled No airbags deployed No serious injuries, but a significant safety concern INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 3, 2023 · Airbags · OH

As the driver in a front end crash, my driver side airbag did not deploy. There was heavy front end damage and the car was unrepairable due to the front end damage. There was no prior indication that the airbag(s) were not working properly. The collision center where the car was towed was also surprised that there was no air bag deployment.

Filed Feb 9, 2019 · Airbags · 140,000 miles · AK · crash · 1 injury

Yesterday, february 8th 2019, at approximately 5:30 am, my girlfriend had a high speed impact (speed limit in this area of alaska is 65mph) with a moose. It was a frontal impact on the bumper/hood/windshield/roof, occuring on the front drivers side. The airbags failed to deploy upon this initial impact. Additionally, as the car left the road, there was a second frontal impact into a hardened, plowed snowbank, in which the airbags also failed to deploy. This year and model is believed to be equipped with drivers, passengers, and side curtain airbags, which all failed to deploy. She is the original owner of the vehicle, and has no other accidents or repairs previously performed on the vehicle. We do not know as of yet if a state trooper report was filled, we will be checking monday. However, we have photos that will be attached that clearly show the,airbag failure.

Filed Jan 18, 2017 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear causing the driver to crash into a utility pole. During the crash, the vehicle sustained significant damage to the front end but the air bags did not deploy. The driver suffered a concussion, neck and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was taken at the scene. No further information was available. The vehicle was towed and the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Apr 29, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 40,000 miles · WA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH and coming to a stop, the vehicle started jerking and required a longer stopping distance when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v871000 (electronic stability control) however, the parts for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 23,092 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2011 hyundai elantra. While traveling approximately 20 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed head on into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained severe leg injuries that required medical attention and a right knee replacement. The manufacturer was notified, but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 23,092. Updated 10/8/14*cn prior to the accident, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, because the air bag light was on. She was informed, it was an electrical issue. The consumer never received a recall notice. Updated 10/15/14 according to hyundai, the vehicle performed as designed. They stated the frontal air bags were not intended to deploy during every impact that was generally directed against the vehicle's front end. Frontal air bas were designed to deploy when a vehicle sustained a sufficient forward deceleration to trigger the air bag sensor. The air bag sensor reacted to extreme deceleration of the vehicle's forward movement. Based upon the information provided, it appeared the vehicle was hit at an angular impact involving lateral forces. Updated 11/26/14 updated 12/17/14. *jb lawyer on behalf of client. Updated 01/16/15.*jb updated 02/24/15*lj updated 08/28/2017

Filed Aug 27, 2013 · Airbags, Brakes · 19,000 miles · FL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. While driving 22 MPH, the brakes failed and caused the driver to rear end another vehicle. The contact also stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer has been made aware of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2013 · Airbags · 25,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a hyundai elantra. The contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the driver's side door. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver of the vehicle sustained a concussion and injuries to the neck and back. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 25,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 31, 2012 · Airbags · 13,826 miles · NY · crash

Vehicle spun and hit guard rail on interstate 90 head on , then also on right side but the air bags never deployed!!! We had previous accidents involving both a 2005 sonata and 2007 elantra in which the air bags also failed to deploy. In fact, the insurance company for the 2005 accident spent almost $10,000 to repair the car rather than total it and specifically stated to me that they would have totaled the vehicle had the air bags deployed.