2001 Hyundai Elantra Air Bags Problems
- 52
- 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 52 stored complaint records:
- 16 indicate a crash
- 12 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- control module · 8 records
- light illuminated · 6 records
- indicator illuminated · 6 records
- instrument panel · 6 records
- without warning · 5 records
- warning indicator · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
Electrical issues with power locks. The vehicle overall is unsafe due to the progressive motor, electrical, and complex issues effecting the basic usage of my car.
ODI 11189697
Air Bags
The air bag light keeps coming on and off while in motion..
ODI 11165350
Air Bags · Electrical System
Takata recall. The airbag light is illuminated on dash. The vehicle has never been in an accident yet the light is on. Not sure if airbags will work if an accident ever does occur. Cannot have full coverage insurance because air bag light is on. Vehicle was stationary when light came on. Unknown why this failure occured.
ODI 11096850
Air Bags · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. While driving 50 mph, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, the vehicle made a rumbling noise and jerked to the right while driving. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing the lower control arm replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10990976
Air Bags · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. When the brake pedal was applied, the brakes failed to function properly. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal several times to ensure that the vehicle completely stopped. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to service the brake system. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle associated with the upper or…
ODI 10939603
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the srs air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 08v532000 (air bags), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 184,000.
ODI 10910413
Air Bags · Body
Turning onto main street when a large oak tree fell from left side of road, catching lower drivers sidefront fiberglass bumper and tow bar. Making the car stop abruptly. Air bags deployed, passenger side shattered windshield and ripped dash area on passenger side. The bag hit my wife's right arm and shattered all the bones from her elbow to her fingers. We are 74,and 75 yrs of age. As driver my lip was split open. I…
Crash reported
ODI 10689720
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while braking for a traffic stop, the side air bag haphazardly deployed without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The front passenger's side air bag haphazardly deployed two months later. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 161,500 and the current…
ODI 10542686
Air Bags · Steering · Suspension
Was exiting off of the parkway to the right traveling approx. 25- 30 mph when i lost control of the vehicles steering causing me to crash into the curb of the median. Resulting in both of the front tires to blow out and pushing the wheel on the drivers side back into the wheel well. The control arm was broken when we looked at the damage after. The vehicle which is a 2001 hyundai elantra had to be towed. Also the…
Crash reported
ODI 10501907
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v533000 (air bags: sensor/control module) for the supplemental restraint system. The recall stated that the dealer would install new side air bag wiring harness connector clips. In addition, the dealer was to revise the driver and passenger side air bag wiring harness…
ODI 10479656
Air Bags
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 dealership 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…
ODI 10441662
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained on. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the air bag wiring failed. The failure recurred days after the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10577976
Air Bags · Control Arm · Front
I have a pending case no. [xxx] with hyundai. My son's vehicle has been at advantage hyundai in hicksville, ny (the "dealer") since april 5 pending a recall repair (nhtsa campaign id no. 09v125000). I contacted the dealer again today and spoke to michael keily [redacted]) who informed that he had no idea when the needed part will be available and therefore he was unable to give me a date by which i can expect the…
ODI 10329068
Air Bags · Frame And Members
Unable to control front wheel direction when car started to slide into oncoming traffic, was unable to control car to turn in opposite direction, happened without warning. Received motor vehicle recall on 3/9/2010 about possibility of this happening. Hyundai elantra 2001. Also side door air bag did not inflate. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10318729
Air Bags · Seat Belts
1. There were no noticeable events that led up to the failure. Hyundai had a recall on the air bag sensor control module in october 2008 (recall id# 80141 & 80132). I had them install the new wiring harness and clips to prevent a spontaneous failure, but i had a failure none the less. 2. The front driver and passenger seatbelts failed without warning. I heard a loud bang noise and the seatbelts tightened up on both…
ODI 10295146
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
Air Bags
After receiving recall letter, went to atlantic hyundai dealer,ny 11795 to fix the problem, and i believe they did nothing, because my air bag lights still remains on. They suppose to install the vinyl protective cover on the air bag electrical module,after more than 1-1/2 hour when i got back my car,the air bag light still remains on. *tr
ODI 10254871
Air Bags
Tl*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…
ODI 10251622
Air Bags
I received a recall notice for my 2001 hyundai elantra for air bag well i called on it because i have all ready replaced on air bag module and my air bag light is on again and they say they only put a cover on it but are not responsible to replace module how is this suppose to help if module is no good. If they know this is a safety concern why not fix right way. Thank you randy *tr
ODI 10252463
Air Bags
The side airbags exploded for no reason. I have a hyundai elantra 2001. According to your latter i went to the dealer ship ,but nobody from there wanted to help me,so what do i do now? *tr
ODI 10252120
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v532000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). The recall repair was performed by the dealer; however, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The dealer stated that she could pay the full amount for the module and could possibly be reimbursed; however, there was no guarantee. She first…
ODI 10254915
Air Bags
My 2001 hyundai elantra air bag light came on for no reason rendering the air bag inoperative please investigate big safety issue thank you gary azarowicz ps has there been other complaints of this issue? *tr
ODI 10232081
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection because the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the air bag module failed and would cost $728 to repair. The vehicle was not repaired and has not been driven for four months. The contact then received a recall notice for the failed air bag module. The vehicle was taken…
ODI 10250596
Air Bags
Tl*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…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10192969