Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra

Spokane Hyundai matter I bought my Hyundai in 2001 and have over 100,000 miles on my car. I am the sole owner of the vehicle. Recently (about 2 weeks ago) my dashboard airbag light went on and I called the dealer ship to inquire what I should do. I am concerned that the airbag may not deploy or may be defective. Hyundai spokane (the dealership who sold me the car) said to bring the car in for them to investigate. I brought the car in the next day: December 21, 2011 and the car dealership informed me that it would cost me $90 for them to run their tests to determine what is wrong with my airbag light. They went on to say that there were a couple of recall notices on the car that they could replace. This airbag concern is a safety issue that is mandatory for the dealership (manufacture) to investigate and fixed. This safety issue is for the life of the car, so even though my warranty has expired on my engine, transmission, etc; the safety (airbags) is for the life of the car. Why would I pay to have spokane Hyundai investigate and fix a problem that Hyundai is responsible for? if I had an accident and the airbag did not deploy or ineffective; spokane Hyundai is liable and at fault. Why is spokane Hyundai trying to gauge the customer (again) for expenses they are responsible for fixing? could you pleases investigate. Thank you kevin malee.

2001 Hyundai Elantra side airbag failed to deploy when t-boned by a van. Driver received whiplash, concussion, seven months later still in physical therapy, not returned to work, and suffering post concussive.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The contact called the dealer regarding a recall on her vehicle and was informed that her air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash. She was further informed that a harness and clips would be attached to the air bag system to assist the air bags with deploying; however, the mechanic stated that the air bags may be damaged because the indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel. The mechanic would not repair the vehicle, even though the damage was caused by the repair shop. The contact feels that it is a safety hazard to drive in a vehicle with no air bags. The current and failure mileages were 76,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 50 mph, the contact was forced off the road and crashed into a steel pipe. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts failed to properly restrain. The driver sustained crack ribs and bruises to the chest. As of October 1, 2007, the dealer and manufacturer had not inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 62,000. State of michigan traffic report and photos of the defect. Updated 10/22/07.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 5 mph, another vehicle traveling 45 mph crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The front and side air bags failed to deploy. The road conditions were wet. The contact suffered a bruised arm and the front seat passenger suffered a concussion. The insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 50,000.

Abs system failed during braking, causing rear end collision air bags did not deploy.

2001 Hyundai Elantra 4door sedan my wife was involved in a crash, my wife's' bumper hit the vehicle in front of her approx. 35-40 mph. The airbag did not deploy nor did the seat belt lock causing my wife to hit the windshield with her head. Her chest hit the steering wheel.

Head on collision which resulted in fracture of c-spine. The driver air bag failed to deploy. This may have increased the severity of the injury. Vehicle is now under investigation by insurance companies and legal counsel.

Air bag warning light, on dashboard, continues to remain illuminated. The paramus Hyundai dealer has supposedly repaired this problem 4+ times. I was told that while this warning light is on, the airbags would not deploy in the event of an accident. Abl. Pco.

Consumer was driving at 20 mph and the vehicle was struck by another vehicle at 45 mph, and the air bags did not deploy.

After being involved in side collision and frontal crash the side and frontal air bags did not deploy. Recall number 00v32000.

While driving between 30 to 35 mph consumer was involved in a front end collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained minor injuries.

I was recently in a crash where the brakes failed to work on my Elantra-my actual complaint though is the fact that I was doing 35 mph and did not slow down on impact. My air bags failed to deploy also. There was $2600 worth of damage to my front end, including a destroyed radiator, so there was obviously some serious impact.

- the contact stated that her 2001 Hyundai Elantra gl, airbag light has been on for the past three years. She stated that she took the vehicle to dealership at that time and they informed her that her vehicle was not apart of any recall, and she needed to have the airbags checked. The contact chose not to have the airbags tested. She stated that the light stayed on and she took the vehicle back to the dealership last year and they informed her that her air bags would not deploy if she crashed, and that she should have the air bags repaired. The contact stated that on 03/12/06 she had she had a crash and the airbags didn't deploy. The contact stated that she was hit from the back by another vehicle that was driving about 7 mph. The contact stated that the owner of the vehicles insurance company sent her a copy of the recall for her vehicle on air bags. The contact stated that the manufacturer should have replaced her airbags when she informed the dealership of the problem with the air bag light staying on. The contact was also informed that her vehicle was not apart of recall campaign# 00v332000, for airbags: side/window. The failure mileage was 80101 and the current mileage was 80,126 miles. Abl. Pco.

While driving at 35 mph consumer's vehicle was cut off by another vehicle, resulting in a collision. Upon impact, seat belts did not retract, and the air bags did not deploy. Police arrived on the scene and the other driver was cited for the collision. Consumer sustained bruises on chest/neck and back.

While driving about 55 mph on a service road ramp and without warning consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle from behind, causing a collision and a chain reaction of multiple vehicle pile up on the highway. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. The driver was transported by ambulance to the hospital for back and neck injuries.

While driving 45 mph, the consumer's vehicle crashed into a vehicle in front of her. The seat belt was worn, but the air bags did not deploy. The clutch pedal had to be replaced twice in the last six months. The dealer and the manufacturer were aware of the problem.

My son in law died in a two car crash [ frontal], his airbags did not deploy. Both vehicles were going about 50 mph. Three people in other vehicle survived, their airbags did deploy. The seat belt was worn. The consumer crossed over a lane and possibly fell asleep, and hit a van. The driver of the vehicle may have fallen asleep at the wheel and drove into oncoming traffic. The posted speed was 55 mph. The drive hit the front end of a full size Chevrolet van at an estimated speed of 50 mph. This was assumed because just prior to the crash the posted speed was 25 mph. The driver was most likely belted. According to the complainant, the coroner stated the driver sustained a lacerated aorta and a snapped neck. Photos of the vehicle submitted to odi show the damage to the front end of the driver's side offset crash. Damage to the steering wheel and the frontal airbags did not deploy. Cw this incident is subject of NHTSA special crash investigation ca03-046. According to investigation the airbag warning light may have been on prior to crash. Cw.

I was involved in a frontal crash of substantial proportions, and the air bags failed to deploy. Damage excessive enough that insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss.

We purchased a 2001 Hyundai Elantra gt in sept. 01. Since that time, we've had problems with the air bag sensor twice. Both times it was fixed by the dealer. In our accident, a 35mph front end collision, our air bags did not deploy. We have registered a complaint with Hyundai, who says it will take approx. 30 days to decide whether or not they deem an investigation necessary. The dealership will not deal with us, they say we need to go to Hyundai. In the meantime, we are left with the choice of repairing our vehicle and having Hyundai claim they cannot make a determination of faulty merchandise because our vehicle was fixed, or paying storage fees at the body shop and renting a car until Hyundai decides. And, if Hyundai decides they will not do an investigation, there isn't even an appeal process.

This vehicle is hazardous to be on the road. It has front end steering and suspension problems. It has a terrible vibration from 35 mph and up. If traveling on the highway the wheel shakes so badly that your hands go numb. I have had the vehicle in for service and repeated time over a two and a half year period, and the dealership has done nothing. I have also spoken with the manufacturers on several occasions, and have done nothing. It has gotten to the point that I had an accident, because of these problems. I now have a permanent injury that I will live with for the rest of my life, and they still do not care. I have 2 small children, and I am afraid every time I leave the house that something will happen with this vehicle, and one of my children get injured. Fortunately, with my accident I was alone. In my accident my steering locked and I hit a stone embankment at about 40 mph with the front end and my air bag also did not deploy. Unfortunately I am stuck driving this vehicle, when it is unsafe, and unfit to be on the road. It is a hazard to my family, and all others on the road with me. I sincerely hope something can be done to these dealerships, and manufacturers to ensure they are selling our consumers a safe and reliable vehicle.

Traveling 35-40 mph, front end collision, car deemed a total loss by insurance company-front air bags failed to deploy.

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy, consumer was injured. The incident occurred on a narrow/icy passage. Hyundai did not attempt to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was a total loss. Scc.

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy.

While driving 45 mph, the consumer's vehicle crashed into a vehicle in front of her. The seat belt was worn, but the air bags did not deploy. The clutch pedal had to be replaced twice in the last six months. The dealer and the manufacturer were aware of the problem. The rear struts had gone out and leaked.

I was in an automobile accident in my 2001 Hyundai Elantra on 12/15/01. I was wearing my seatbelt when the accident occured. The airbag light went on but the airbag did not deploy. I was informed on 12/22/02 that a friend of the family, driving the same year/make and model had been in an accident and the same thing occured.

Consumer states that when hit at 35 mph in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. Dealer notified. Mr.

The car hit head on and the front end bumper has fallen off. Despite this both front airbags did not deploy. Mr.

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The contact was involved in a crash on August 22, 2002 and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact was struck by another vehicle and the entire driver's side of her vehicle was crushed. The contact was injured on the left side of her body. Her head struck the window and the steering wheel. She also dislocated her jaw and had to endure therapy to regain her speech. The contact had surgery on her leg because the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was repaired with $7,000 worth of damages. The contact has pictures and a police report was filed. The other occupant in the contact's vehicle was also injured, although both were wearing their seat belts. The air bags had not been serviced prior to the crash. The contact recently received a recall notice, which advised her to report the crash. The failure mileage was 9,000.

While driving 25 mph and without warning, a head on collision occurred, upon impact, airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries to driver and passenger.

Consumer rearended another vehicle while driving 35-45 mph, a second vehicle hit consumers drivers side door upon impact, driver and passenger airbags failed to deployed. Minor injuries, vehicle was totalled.

Car was rearended by a truck at approx 50mph. Airbags did not deploy. Is this right. The huyndai was stopped and a 1978 Ford pickup rammed the backend. I am wondering if the air bag should have deployed? the huyndai did hit the car in front of it after being rammed.

Consumer states while driving 65 mph he was hit by a tractor trailer. Upon impact, both front air bags failed to deploy. Was pushed about 400 feet, spun around and hit a concrete barrier with passenger front. Consumer suffered nerve damage in one leg/ his wife had a bruised chest. Vehicle was totalled.

Airbags did not deploy in this accident. I contacted the manufacturer. They have not done enough to investigate this problem. I have tried repeatedly to talk to someone with the ability to answer my questions.