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2013 Hyundai Elantra airbags complaints

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Filed Apr 17, 2020 · Airbags · 89,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, she depressed the brake pedal however, the brakes failed to engage with an abnormal noise being heard. The contact stated that she pumped the brake pedal several times however, the vehicle travelled into a ditch, hit a fence and crashed into a metal post. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy as the front of the vehicle was damaged. The contact stated that no injuries were sustained and a police report was filed. The contact also stated while driving over a speed bumper an abnormal noise was heard when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced under three recalls. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 89,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2020 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · WV

The air bag light had been illuminating and staying on for a bit then going back off. Last week it came on and has stayed on. There has been no reason for it to be on.

Filed Feb 27, 2020 · Airbags · 103,000 miles · PA

The airbag light stays on all the time. The light is supposed to go out after 6 seconds of the car being started. Mine does not go out and remains lit. They have extended the warranty for 15 years for this issue due to the clock spring needing replaced.

Filed Feb 24, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · DC

1-the airbag light stays on all the time ! 2- the car was recalled for a break issue, since I took it to the dealer the paddle feel loser(( I need to push the break two times to get the clippers works! I have changed the break clippers and the same problem!!!!

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Airbags · 84,500 miles · CA

Red light with airbag picture stays on in the dash under the gauges. It comes on and stays on during driving with seat belts fastened and everything secured. Might be indicating some sort of malfunction in safety airbag system.

Filed Jan 6, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · SC

My steering column makes an awful noise like a clicking noise the whole time I'm driving it really scares me but I have to drive it bc it's my only means of transportation. Now my break lights all the way across doesn't work and it's not a fuse.last thing is my airbag light stays on also which scares me .please some one help get these issues resolved quickly I'm the second owner so I probably haven't gotten the recalls about these issues.please please help me .thank you

Filed Dec 2, 2019 · Acceleration, Airbags · 38,000 miles · FL

On engine start up, the air bag warning light was activated indicating failure with either the airbag or supplement restraint system. Dealer diagnostics indicated the "clockspring" part had failed. This part has failed often enough that hyundai has extended warranty on "some models of 2011-2014" elantra, but not the model of my car even though it is the same part that is on all 2011-2014 elantra models. Should it fail while the vehicle is moving, then the driver's airbag may not deploy during an accident or the supplement restraint system may not work. The "clockspring" part connects to the speed control system.

Filed Nov 25, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 94,438 miles · GA

Airbag SRS light appeared on dash panel without reason when the vehicle was started in a parked position and has stayed illuminated since first appearing. The light has been present for several months now. Recent diagnostics reported airbag fault (code b134600 driver airbag resistance too high stage #1). Service facility deemed fault is secondary to defective clock spring. The defect causes the airbag system to fail and airbags will not deploy in the event of an accident because of this fault.

Filed Nov 9, 2019 · Airbags, Body · 67,000 miles · IL

2 weeks after I purchased this car, the airbag light on the instrument panel came on. Dealer refused to do anything about it. Also noticed 2 weeks after I purchased, that the sunroof assembly leaks, and water pools around the spare tire. Worried about water damage caused to the spare tire, and the possibility of mold growing.

Filed Nov 8, 2019 · Airbags · 60,002 miles · NC

Hyundai has recalled certain model years elantras to due a defective steering wheel clock spring. However, hyundai will not honer this recall for the exact same failure in the elantra gt models of the same year. These models utilize the same part! Failure of this part prevents the drivers airbag from deploying. This is a massive safety failure!

Filed Oct 30, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 86,000 miles · OH

The airbag light came on and I got it diagnosed and it was the clock spring. The clock spring needed to be replaced and the tech said that the clock spring itself wasnt broken, just that it shorted out. This should be covered under the warranty since this is a safety issue. I googled this problem before I got it fixed and there was a consensus that elantras have an issue with the clock spring. Hyundai did a partial recall of elantras within 2011-2014 for this issue, but my vehicle wasn't included in this recall. The light would generally stay on but would occasionally turn off on the highway, but then back on.

Filed Oct 19, 2019 · Airbags · 93,000 miles · CA

Airbag light stays on while car is running.

Filed Oct 16, 2019 · Airbags · 96,119 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 hyundai elantra. While the contact was driving 30 MPH, another vehicle ran her vehicle off the road. The contact drove into a concrete barrier and the vehicle flipped over. The passenger door was smashed in and had to be forced open. The frontal and side air bags did not deploy even though it was a frontal collision. The contact sustained a mild concussion and bruising to the face and upper body. The contact was transported to the emergency room via ambulance. The front windshield was completely smashed in towards the driver and passenger. The passenger was not injured. A police report was filed. The insurance company and manufacturer were contacted. There were no recalls; however, the air bag indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall repair on january 9, 2018. An unknown carmax dealer was also notified. The vehicle was totaled and towed to a scrap yard by the police. The failure mileage was 96,119.

Filed Oct 5, 2019 · Airbags · 87,000 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

I was rear ended at a high speed and pushed into the car in front of me. The air bag did not deploy, causing me to hit the steering wheel and break my nose.

Filed Oct 2, 2019 · Airbags · 95,299 miles · AZ

The airbag light comes on and off while driving or sitting still.

Filed Sep 24, 2019 · Airbags · 93,847 miles · VA

At approximately 93000 miles, the air bag warning light came on and will not go off. At the same time the steering wheel controls for the phone/radio also failed. Apparently it is a common failure with 2013 elantras.

Filed Sep 19, 2019 · Airbags · CA

The airbag light came on my 2013 hyundai elantra gt at the 61,000 mile mark. Took it in to the dealership to find out the problem and it was determined the the clock spring was found defective from the manufacturer. They were willing to replace the clock spring but at a cost of $495 dollars. I asked why they were charging since this was a manufacturer and safety problem and they determined that my car was no longer covered since I had gone over the 60,000 mile mark. I called hyundai USA to report my concern for this safety hazard and all they told me was that they could not cover it due to mileage. I am greatly concerned for the safety of my family and self knowing that the airbag is disabled if a car crash were to occur. This is the only means of transportation that I have and unfortunately cannot afford to pay for something that is a safety defect and hazard which I feel hyundai should fix at no cost.

Filed Sep 18, 2019 · Airbags, Steering · 60,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact suspected that the timing spring in the steering wheel could have caused the failure. Hyundai of anderson (1925 pearman dairy rd, anderson, sc 29625, (864) 642-0900) mentioned that the spring was a common issue, but they would have to run a diagnostic test and charge a fee. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2019 · Airbags · MO

Air bag warning light staying on. Took the car to hyundai dealership. Diagnosis code was high resistance. I am told this is a broken wire. Hyundai refused to pay the $360 repair. My extended warranty also refused to pay the repair. When the light is staying on, if in an accident none of the air bags will deploy. The car only has 67,000 miles. This is a safety problem and there are many complaints about this. I spoke with their customer care dept, they refused to pay for the repair. Their was an extended warranty on some models, but they say my car isnt on the list. I have contacted the bbbauto line, and the missouri state atty general. At no time is money more important than consumer safety. I only ask for them to rightfully repair my car. They advertise how safe their cars are and there are 6 air bags. Unfortunately they dont work. Please help and make other consumers aware of this problem thank you

Filed Sep 4, 2019 · Airbags · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the air bag indicator was illuminated for a long time without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not provided.

Filed Aug 30, 2019 · Airbags · 121,000 miles · GA

Air bag light was coming on and off while driving, since 8/17/2019. Now it is on all of the time. Vehicle has not been in any recent accidents, or received any damage. Research shows this is probably a clock spring in the steering wheel. $79 dealer fee just to identify the issue, before parts and labor to repair. Seems to be pretty common for hyundai vehicles of this age and should be a recall!

Filed Aug 19, 2019 · Acceleration, Airbags · 70,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle and driving out of the parking lot at 3 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The contact then crashed into four parked vehicles and a few parking signs. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered a broken patella on their right leg, they had a bad abrasion on their left leg, a hematoma on their skull and black eyes that required medical attention. The contact was the only one in their vehicle at the time of the failure. There was no one else in the other vehicles the contact crashed into. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The insurance company was currently inspecting the vehicle. The contact called hyundai of ashville (860 tunnel rd, asheville, nc 28805 (828) 298-4911) however, the contact's insurance company instructed them to not call the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2019 · Airbags · 200,000 miles · CA

Air bag dashboard light at first was flashing and now remains on solid every time vehicl is started. This is a common problem with similar models from 2010 to now. This is a serious safety issue that should be handled as a recall instead of leaving the consumer to address the problem.

Filed Jul 3, 2019 · Airbags · TX

My airbag light is on and will not go off. I was told it will cost almost $400 to get things fixed. I feel this should be a recall because it's affecting my safety to drive my vehicle.

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 100,500 miles · TN

Takata recall I have recently had my airbag light come on on my car. I have waited a month or two and the light will not go off. I have done numerous amounts of research and found out that this is an extremely popular malfunction with hyundai sonatas and hyundai elantras from the year of 2012. The problem happened right after I rolled over my 100,000 mile warranty so it was covered no longer. This is a safety concern to many people as this is a very popular car. I've had diagnostics done on my car and told it was the clock spring that has malfunctioned. Reviews also have the same malfunction.

Filed Jun 5, 2019 · Airbags · 142,372 miles · GA

The SRS (air bag) indicator remained lit after starting the engine and the startup routine of checking all the systems. That has never stayed on until 6-3-2019, and now it won't go off. I've checked the fuse to the system, checked the seat belt latches, and the connectors. Light still remains lit when the engine is running.

Filed Jun 4, 2019 · Airbags · CA

Seat belt warning litht is one in red all the time, is related to air bag

Filed Apr 28, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 97,280 miles · AL

The electrical volume and controls on the steering wheel went out. The airbag light came on and won't go off

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Airbags · 124,000 miles · OH

My airbag light came on then went off but now back on. I called the dealer (dennis hyundai) today (4/24/19)to ask about the recall on the airbag I would on the new, iesha the lady I talked to said there is not a recall on my car? Why not if the light is on the airbags will not destroy. What am I suppose to do?

Filed Apr 19, 2019 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · WV

Airbag light has come on randomly. Now it stays on.

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