Tl* the contact owned a 2001 hyundai sonata. While driving at 55 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a bridge. The contact stated that the front driver side air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact suffered injuries to the head, thumb, knees, neck, and chest that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a service lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 134,000.
2001 Hyundai Sonata: airbags did not deploy in a crash
9 of the 205 complaints about the 2001 Hyundai Sonata describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 63,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 30 MPH and making a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 615.
I was driving my 2001 hyundai sonata and had an accident. Front end damage estimated at $3500.00. Airbags did not deploy!! My husband and myself were both injured in the crash. I hit my chest on the steering wheel, hard. My husband hit his head on the rearview mirror and windshield and we both went for medical treatment. We both still have pain. My husband has had a headache since the crash. The car was towed and was totaled out from the damages. I have to now look for another vehicle. I am sure if the airbags went off, we wouldn't have been injured like we did. I do feel that we are entitled to something for our pain and suffering.
I heard a repetitive clicking sound and turned my radio off to listen. The noise didn't change when I slowed down and I resumed my normal speed of 60 MPH. After a few seconds the car slowly & gradually began pulling to the left. I was unable to steer the vehicle at all and was moving into the shoulder and median between the highways. I tried to apply my brakes but the car was not responding. I had no steering or brakes and was heading towards oncoming traffic at 60 MPH. I hit the end of a guard rail and the air bags did not deploy. These cars are not safe to drive! We also had a problem w/it hesitating when it tried to switch gears & the dealership was unable to fix. And the driver window would not stay in the track and shut properly.
Consumer's vehicle was involved in an accident. It ran into the back of another vehicle while traveling approximately 40 MPH. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.
While traveling about 5mph another vehicle traveling 30 MPH hit her, and the dual airbags didn't deploy. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ph dealership stated airbags did not deploy because consumer was only traveling at 5 MPH. Driver sustained minor injuries and the vehicle was considered totaled.
2001 hyundai sonata passenger airbag failed to deploy due to connector mounted under seat had jiggled loose
Consumer was approaching a stop sign and another vehicle hit her. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy. The dealership is aware of problem.
Prior to receiving recall 02v15, consumer was involved in an accident, another vehicle travelling 35 MPH struck consumer head on, the side door air bag did not deploy, consumer states at no time since purchase of the vehicle has the SRS light illuminated, consumer was injured in the accident. *slc
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, an intermittent condition that leads to the supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag warning light illumination could result from motion of the side impact air bag wiring harness and side impact air bag wiring harness connector which mount to the adjustable seat cushion assembly. This condition only relates to the side impact air bags and could prevent air bag deployment during a crash where such deployment should occur.
- Risk
- Non-deployment of the SRS side impact air bag could increase the risk of injury during a side impact crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will more securely fasten the side impact air bag wiring harnesses and connectors to the vehicle's front seat cushion frames. Owner notification began may 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 02V105000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag warning light could illuminate due to motion of the side impact air bag wiring harness and side impact air bag wiring harness connector that mount to the adjustable seat cushion assembly. This condition only relates to the driver and/or passenger seat-mounted side impact air bag(s).
- Risk
- This condition could prevent seat mounted side impact air bag deployment during an accident where such deployment should occur. Non-deployment of the SRS side impact air bags could increase the risk of injury during an accident where side impact air bag deployment is intended.
- Remedy
- Dealers will more securely fasten the front seat side impact air bag wiring harness and connectors to the vehicle's front seat cushion frames. Owner notification will occur in six mailings on may 27, june 3, june 10, june 17, june 24, and july 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 01V347000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Hyundai Sonata no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2001 Hyundai Sonata?
9 of 205 owner complaints about the 2001 Hyundai Sonata (4%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Hyundai Sonata?
There are 2 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Hyundai Sonata
Airbag light 28Ball joint 14Jerking 8Stalling 8Check engine light 7Grinding brakes 6
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