Tl* the contact owned a 2005 hyundai tucson. While driving 25 MPH, the preceding vehicle applied the brakes unexpectedly, causing the contact to rear end the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the left wrist and chest pain. The contact was transported via ambulance to seek medical attention. The contact was unaware of the injuries to the other driver. A police report was filed. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 150,942.
2005 Hyundai Tucson: airbags did not deploy in a crash
6 of the 185 complaints about the 2005 Hyundai Tucson describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
On 7-20-2011, I was driving about 35 MPH on a residential road around 1:30 p.m. A large vehicle in front of me, put on his left blinker & started to stop, I braked but still rear ended it. My air bag did not inflate, just the seat belt worked. I chipped a tooth on the steering wheel, got whiplash in my neck. Also my right breast developed a hematoma which grew larger every week, it was very painful, had to have tests to find out what the lump in breast was. The hematoma had to be drained by a doctor w/ driving about 35 MPH on a residential street on 7-20-2011 @ 2:00 p.m. When a largesuv put on his blinker & started to stop, I braked but still rear ended him. The air bag did not inflate,just the seat belt worked. I chipped my front tooth on the steering wheel, got a hematoma in my right breast(very painful) & whiplash in my neck. Had to go for tests to find out what the lump in breast was. Then doctor had to drain it via ultrasound. Went to p.t. For approx. 8 months for back & neck. To date: had emergency surgery w/a cervical fusion( have a plate & 4 screws in neck), then back surgery in lumbar area,(bones in spine pressing on nerves to legs,painful to walk). My car was totaled, the SUV just had a broken rear window,I was taken to hospital for xrays to make sure I did not have any fractures. I believe the air bag should have inflated, I am 5'3", weigh 110 lbs. I have the insurance forms& other paperwork re:accident. I need your help,too many injuries that could have been prevented by the airbag.thank you.
My daughter rear-ended another vehicle at approximately 10 MPH the airbags did not deploy and the seatbelts did not lock. She hit her head and chest on the steering wheel. She now has severe whiplash and bruising.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle was crashed into from the driver's side, near the door and the side air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the air bag failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 53,000.
2005 tucson air bags failed to deploy. *ts the consumer's vehicle struck a pole head on yet the air bags did not deploy. The consumer sustained severe contusions to his head, chest and neck.
Driving 45-50 MPH I hit a car that had stopped in front of me. The air bags did not deploy.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles, static air bag deployment testing conducted by the federal safety agency using fifth percentile female dummies indicated that a small stature adult driver not wearing a seat belt and involved in a frontal or near frontal crash, the deployment of the driver air bag may not occur.
- Risk
- This can cause increased risk of injury to the driver under certain crash conditions.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver air bag module with one that is designed to provide an increased margin of compliance for low risk deployment for small stature adults who are not properly wearing the seat belts. The recall began on september 6, 2007, and will be performed in two mailings. Owners may contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1‑800‑981‑0188.
Recall number 07V197000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, during static air bag deployment testing conducted by the federal safety agency using fifth percentile female dummies indicated if a small statured adult driver, not wearing a seat belt, is involved in a frontal or near frontal crash, deployment of the driver air bag may result in an insufficient margin of compliance as measured by the test dummy used in the federal safety agency test.
- Risk
- This can cause increased risk of injury to the driver under certain crash conditions.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver air bag module. The recall began on january 29, 2007, and will be conducted through six mailings. Owners may contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 06V445000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2005 Hyundai Tucson no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2005 Hyundai Tucson?
6 of 185 owner complaints about the 2005 Hyundai Tucson (3%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Hyundai Tucson?
There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Hyundai Tucson
Stalling 26Airbag light 17Check engine light 8Headlights 7Jerking 5Loss of power 5
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