Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2004 Hyundai Elantra

I was taking my dad to church on Sunday he sat on seat. I notice passenger airbag off indicator did not go off . The car was driven in city and on highway thank god air bags were not needed air bag light came on dash later that day . I called broadway Hyundai on Monday they said if air bag light on dash was on airbags would not deploy. I took car in to broadway they told me airbag sensor on passenger seat was severed and part would be 1600. 00 to repair. Later they called back and said they could but used seat in for 297. 32. I didn't like that because same thing could happen again, but could nor afford 1600. 00 for ome part. I call Hyundai and ask that I should be compensated for danger my dad and myself were put in and reinvested repair. This is poor workmanship having sharp metal rails and clips over plastic wire membrane. Not happy with used seat same thing could happen again and this part could be in 1000 of other vehicle. A case was started and no reply for Hyundai. A fair settlement of 1600. 00 for correct part if need in future and danger we were put in. I feel this should be checked out there could 1000 of this danger on road today and some people may not take airbag light seriously. See attach photo take by repair technician jeff.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, on a highway ramp in inclement weather, the vehicle skidded causing the vehicle to crash into a concrete barrier. As a result the air bag warning light illuminated, however the air bags did not deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000. The VIN was unavailable. Mc.

The Elantra was stopped at a red light. The light turned green and when in the intersection was t-boned by a tractor tailor who ran the red light at est 25 mph. The impact spun the car 180+ degrees, lightly clipping a telephone pole and hit back into the truck where the car stopped. The side impact airbags nor frontal airbags did not deploy. The seat belt did lock and the injuries were whip lash, concussion, and cuts and contusions.

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Elantra. While driving and failing to stop at a stop sign, the contact t-boned another vehicle and crashed into it. The air bags did not deploy. There were two people injured. A police report was filed. The contact called the manufacturer who sent someone out to inspect the vehicle but offered no assistance. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

The passenger airbag indicator light does not work for persons under 145 lbs and the company reps have insisted that it is designed that way for safety and that they are happy to take out the seat and send it away to be worked on but there is a 999 chance out of a thousand that it will behave just the same way on re-installation because "the car decides that it's safer for the airbag not to deploy" at my weight -- which is over 140 lbs. I pointed out the faulty logic and they agreed to go through the motions (which they believe will be ineffective in fixing the problem).

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 70 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle due to high winds. She merged into the left lane of traffic and the vehicle was struck three times on both sides. The driver's side frontal air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to her neck, back, and shoulder. The florida highway patrol filed report number 07848144. The insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer took a report and stated that an investigator would go to the location where the vehicle was towed. However, the manufacturer is currently requesting that she send the proof of purchase, insurance coverage, and pictures. The current and failure mileages were 63,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Elantra. While making a left turn out of a parking space at 5 mph, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver was taken to the hospital and sustained minor injuries to the head and eyes. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer stated that the air bag sensor performed in the manner it was designed; therefore, they were not liable for repairs. The dealer was not notified. The current and failure mileages were 44,000. Updated 12/30/08. Hyundai stated the air bag performed as designed. They stated it appeared that the angular collision was hit solely by the drivers door, without and deformation of the side structure of the vehicle. Consequently, the resulting energy absorption meant that the deceleration experienced by the side air bag sensor did not merit deployment of the side air bags. Updated 01/05/09.

Was involved in a head on collision at 30 mph. The airbags never deployed. Is there a speed at which the airbags are supposed to deploy?.

2004 Hyundai Elantra seat belts broke. The vehicle was hit by another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The seat belts broke and tore out. Another vehicle hit the consumer head on. The drivers side passenger front bumper sensor was inoperative.

While at stop at an intersection consumer's vehicle was hit head on. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained neck and back injuries. As a result the vehicle was a total loss. The consumer stated that none of the 4 airbags deployed.

Consumer stated that while exiting the freeway onto an off ramp hit something in the street which caused him to lose control of vehicle. In an attempt to pull over he hit another vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained chest injuries.

While driving 35-45 mph and turning to the left consumer's vehicle was involved in a side impact crash. Seat belt didn't hold the driver, and air bags did not deploy. A police report was issued.

After rear ending a vehicle, the front air bags did not deploy. The consumer suffered wall chest contusion and shoulder strain. Vehicle is still with the dealer.

At the time of purchase, consumer noticed the passenger air bag off light was not functioning properly. The occupant classification sensor incorrectly interpreted the absence of a seated adult when an adult in fact occupied the seat. This caused the passenger airbag off indicator to illuminate and in the even of a crash the airbag would not deploy . The consumer stated several vehicles were recall for the problem in the past. (recall #03v322000). The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer on several occasions. The first time the dealer was unable to address the problem and they stated the had to consult with the manufacturer. The second time the passenger airbag sensor was replaced and was reported to be working properly with 60lb weight in the seat. The third time the dealer received an extra sensitive sensor from the manufacturer. The fourth time the consumer contacted the dealer and stated there had been no change. The dealer informed the consumer the part was replaced with the newest that there was and there would be no further assistance.