The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number:Â 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic);Â however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, the vehicle failed to respond and crashed into the rear of another stopped vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle was damaged, and coolant started leaking due to the collision. The contact's son and the other driver did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle could not be driven and was towed to an auto collision shop. A police report was filed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2013 Hyundai Tucson: airbags did not deploy in a crash
10 of the 266 complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Tucson describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 36,000
- recalls
- 1
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Airbags failed to deploy in moderate collision. Impact was by a chevy silverado to left front of 2013 tucson. Air bag deployed on truck. No airbags deployed on tucson (side or steering column). Drivers left side,hip and head made direct impact with door and window. Force of impact was enough to snap an axel and shift entire engine block. Tucson spun 180 degrees after being struck. State trooper and truck driver estimated speed of truck at impact at about 35-40mph. Impact occurred while tucson was stationary and waiting to turn left from parkhill ave. Onto wadsworth blvd. In littleton, co. Please contact reporter if additional information and vehicle history is required.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai tucson. While driving 35 MPH in inclement weather, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a pole. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained back and neck pain. The passenger sustained body aches. The contact stated that the infant child located in the rear driver's side seat may also have been injured. The contact was currently en route to the hospital to seek medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. It was unknown if the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000. The VIN was invalid.
2013 hyundai tucson engine malfunctioned while in motion and this is a national thing because the dealerships can not keep up with fixing the issue and parts are on back order. I was given a 2019 hyundai santa fe as a loaner and I had a major accident and no air bags deployed on this vehicle at all.
My airbags did not deploy during an accident in which my car was completely totaled. I was at a complete stop on the highway when I was rear-ended at full speed, which caused my vehicle to ricochet onto the one ahead of me. Two serious impacts and not one airbag.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle independently rolled back after the gear shifter was placed in park. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 hyundai tucson. While driving approximately 30 MPH, a piece of metal from road work punctured the tire. The contact lost control of the vehicle and it rolled over three times. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy. The contact experienced a head injury, a black eye, muscle damage, and bruising that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000. The VIN was not provided.
Tl*the contact owns a 2013 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that after crashing into another vehicle, the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to retract. A police report was filed. The passenger suffered a facial laceration and a black eye. The vehicle was taken to a yard where no inspection had been performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,000. Updated 4/20/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai tucson. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the tire traction warning light illuminated. The vehicle vibrated and the rear passenger tire blew out. The vehicle spun out of control causing the vehicle to crash into a concrete divider. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 15,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai tucson. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side and as a result, the contact crashed into a pole. The contact mentioned the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received medical attention for minor injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was not available. Remailed 07/29/14*lj updated 8/15/14*cn updated 08/21/2014
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.
- Risk
- An air bag assembly that is not properly mounted may result in an increased risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑800‑633‑5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 118.
Recall number 14V245000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2013 Hyundai Tucson no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2013 Hyundai Tucson?
10 of 266 owner complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Tucson (4%) 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 2013 Hyundai Tucson?
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 2013 Hyundai Tucson
Engine failure 69Knocking 44Check engine light 31Stalling 31Loss of power 21Fire or smoke 14Door locks 12Hesitation 6Won't start 6Warning lights 5
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