2001 Hyundai Elantra Sensor/Control Module Problems
- 19
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 19 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- control module · 13 records
- light illuminated · 4 records
- frontal sensor · 4 records
- sensor control · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Sensor/Control Module
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the ignition and air bag warning light illuminated. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician replaced the driver and passenger side frontal air bags and the supplement restraint system control module. Also, the satellite sensor was replaced. The…
ODI 10351307
Sensor/Control Module
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving at 30 mph, a vehicle abruptly moved in front of the contact. The contact depressed the brake pedal but crashed into the preceding vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The air bags did not deploy and the contact sustained injuries to her chest. The passenger sustained hip injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The dealer advised all recall repairs…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10343471
Sensor/Control Module
2001 hyundai elantra. Consumer states problem with air bag module *tgw the consumer stated she received a recall notice regarding the air bag module. However, two months prior, she was informed the vehicle needed an air bag module due to internal failure. The air bag light had illuminated and remained on. The consumer stated since a recall was issued, she is seeking reimbursement. *jb
ODI 10342231
Sensor/Control Module
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. He had his vehicle repaired according to recall # 08v532000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). However the remedy referenced in the recall does not allow recourse for consumers who have experienced contamination prior to recall service. As a consequence he would have to pay $3000.00 to repair the connector module. After he pays for the repair he could then inquire…
ODI 10295621
Air Bags · Sensor/Control Module
I had hyundai motors and luther bloomington hyundai mitsubishi kia perform nhtsa campaign id number: 08v532000. I had an air bag light on, hyundai motors and luther bloomington hyundai mitsubishi kia could not verify to me that the light was due to the recall. Since the air bag control module may be affected in this recall. *tr
ODI 10294323
Air Bags · Sensor/Control Module
2001 hyundai elantra was taken to ourisman hyundai mazda of laurel, md to have them perform the hyundai recall no. 88 (nhtsa campaign 08v532000). Dealer failed to install the recall repair item yet dealer claimed the recall work was completed. Photos of unmodified vehicle are available. Subsequently and on the same day of claimed repair, the srs (air bag) control module began to show a failure light on the vehicle…
ODI 10285608
Sensor/Control Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v533000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). The recall repair was performed, but the air bag indicator is still on. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that she would have to pay for the second repair because they completed the repair under the recall. She then had the…
ODI 10259626
Sensor/Control Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the air bag control module in the center console failed. The cause of the failure was liquid intrusion due to a manufacturer defect of the center console cup holders. The dealer would not repair the vehicle according to nhtsa campaign id number 08v532000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). The dealer will install a protective cover over the…
ODI 10252083
Sensor/Control Module
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel, which indicated that the air bags were inoperative. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that air bag control module connector failed. The remedy in recall # 08v532000 (air bags;frontal;sensor/control module) does mandate the replacement of the air bag control module. As a…
ODI 10286801
Sensor/Control Module
2001 hyundai elantra recall on the air bag control module. Consumer wants to know why the dealership will not replace the module for this recall. *nj the consumer stated she had her vehicle cleaned and detailed. When she picked the vehicle up, the air bag light was on. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated the module was no operating. The dealer informed the consumer it could have been from moving the…
ODI 10257891
Sensor/Control Module
I was involved in a head on collision in my 2001 hyundai elantra, with a jeep wrangler, the front end of my car was badly damaged (have pictures), the damage was bad enough to for the insurance company to total my car. Yet! Neither one of my front air bags deployed in the crash. Everyone who has seen my crashed elantra could not believe the air bags never deployed! Luckily, i was not seriously injured, so that does…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10170223
Accelerator Pedal · Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Cruise Control · Headlights · Injectors · Sensor/Control Module · Unknown Or Other
Headlights burning out frequently was the first sign of problems, replaced them as the dealer said this was inherent to the 2001 elantra. In august 2006 check engine light came on. Also, the air bag sensor light was on, headlight out again, took car to dealer, they called back and said that the alternator had been over charging and not only was the over charging burning out the headlights it also had taken out the…
ODI 10188009
Sensor/Control Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
10/28/05 car did not stop immediately while parking, went through fence and hit deck. Brakes did not hold in sand. Car towed to dealership who informed, nothing wrong with brakes. Advised by dealership that the recall on brakes for hyundai elantra 2001 was remedied by them. Brakes still do not hold well, advised by another mechanic that brake shoes are fine. Still do not have a good comfort level with brakes. Air…
Crash reported
ODI 10181786
Sensor/Control Module
Dt: contact states air bag light stayed illuminated in the vehicle, the service dealer stated this was due to things being underneath the seat. Consumer stated there was nothing underneath the seats.*ak *nm abl.pco
ODI 10126642
Sensor/Control Module
The air bag light came on. The dealer stated that there is something is under the seat that made it come on. , however, they will inspect the vehicle to determine exactly why the light is on. *nm abl.pco
ODI 10113013
Sensor/Control Module
Air bag light continued to illuminate. Consumer was informed by dealer that the computer chip was burnt by liquid spilling on it since its location was below the cup holder. Dealer will repair at consumer's expense.*ak........consumer does not see how this should be his responsibility. It should be covered under the warranty, or consumer should have been told that the cup holder could not be used for its purpose.…
ODI 10103484
Sensor/Control Module
The air bag light stayed on. The owner has contacted the manufacturer and was informed that the bumper to bumper warranty had expired and there was nothing they could do. Provide further details. *jb abl.pco
ODI 10113539
Sensor/Control Module
I own a 2001 hyundai elantra. The air bag warning light came on while driving and stayed on. I took it into the dealership in dec. But they found nothing wrong with it. The problem continued for several weeks. I took the car into the dealership on jan. 6, 2004 and they claim liquid got on to the air bag sensors and computer through the emergency brake housing, so they feel they are not responsible for the $1100.00…
ODI 10054386
Door · Sensor/Control Module
While traveling on the highway without prior warning the airbag light illuminated on the dashboard. Dealer is aware of the problem. Severe vibration in steering wheel after brakes are applied. Dealer found rotors were warped due to overheating and brake pads had to be replaced. However problem reoccured. Transmission did not shift properly and revved at a high rpm between 2nd and 3rd and bucked before shifting. *tt…
ODI 8022582