On [XXX] I was struck by a OVI driver at 50mph the side airbags deployed however the front airbag never deployed. The vehicle was totaled out my insurance company. The vehicle had no record or open recalls for the airbag and had been given a multiple point inspection in November 2024 with no issues noted. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2016 Hyundai Elantra: airbags did not deploy in a crash
9 of the 293 complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Elantra describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated and crashed into the tires of another vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The contact and her husband drove the vehicle to her residence. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they were not aware of such failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
The airbags did not deploy when the other driver did not comply with the stop sign, which led to him getting off the road in front of me and destroying the entire front of the car, knowing that the airbags did not deploy now. I suffer from a neck injury
Driver's front side airbag did not deploy when car was hit at speed (on the passenger side) in intersection by another vehicle running a red light.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still at a stop sign and making a left turn, when a truck crashed into her front driver side door. The contact stated the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries on her left arm and had back pain. The contact stated an ambulance transferred her to a hospital to seek medication attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown. *bf
2016 hyundai elantra. Consumer states that air bag did not deploy during accident. *ld the consumer stated the airbag may not operate properly. *js the consumer stated the airbags and the seatbelt may not have operated as designed a crash.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while her roommate was at an intersection, another vehicle crashed into the rear driver side of the vehicle causing the contact's vehicle to crash into a curb and into a pole. No air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained back and neck injuries that required medical attention. The fire department was at the crash but no report was made. The other driver had injury to her head. The police towed the vehicle to a tow away lot at helms & hill towing (649 s maple ave, montebello, ca 90640 (323) 889-4900). The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle damages were unknown at moment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. *dsy *js *tr 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
On march 19, 2019, my 16 elantra gt rear ended another vehicle on a major road in stop and go traffic. The full front end was totaled and the airbag did not go off. I want to make sure that this is not a future problem with hyundai air bags.
The 2016 hyundai elantra was wrecked at 501 miles . It was bought brand-new it struck a telephone pole at 45 miles per hour the airbags did not deploy hyundai has a defective airbag system which needs to be looked into I have a claim number against hyundai the claim number is 8922194. The telephone number to the claim agent is1-714‑965‑3105. My son who was driving the car at the time of the accident suffered injuries due to the fact that the airbags did not deploy. I have asked the hyundai claim agent to do an inspection on the vehicle which was done on may 4th and not received any information about receiving any information on what happened at the time of impact . I would like for your agency to look into hyundai motor company in there airbags that do not deploy . You may contact me at[xxx] my name is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
- Risk
- An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated August, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 300. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on May 16, 2026.
Recall number 26V307000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2016 Hyundai Elantra no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2016 Hyundai Elantra?
9 of 293 owner complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Elantra (3%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2016 Hyundai Elantra?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2016 Hyundai Elantra
Stalling 36Check engine light 31Knocking 29Engine failure 22Loss of power 15Jerking 12Won't start 9Transmission failure 7Headlights 6Hesitation 6Oil consumption 6Fuel smell 5Power steering loss 5Slipping 5
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