2004 Hyundai Elantra Sensor/Control Module Problems
- 34
- 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.
What owners report
- passenger seat · 12 records
- passenger side · 7 records
- passenger airbag · 6 records
- seat sensor · 4 records
- side airbag · 4 records
- working properly · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Sensor/Control Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai elantra. While starting the vehicle the air bag light came on and then turn off. The failure occurred intermittently. She stated that the air bag remained illuminated when she took the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The dealer advised her that the driver's side seat sensor needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired. The estimated repair cost was…
ODI 10344663
Sensor/Control Module
Passenger air bags does not work. I have given the car for 2 update fixes but the problem continues. The passenger air bags goes off even when someone is sitting in the car. The last time i showed it to the dealer, he said that there was no fix to it. *jb
ODI 10201697
Sensor/Control Module
Passenger side airbag occupant classification system disables airbag for adult passengers. Issue occurs regularly or intermittently with at least three adults weighing more than 130 lbs, two females aged 23 and 28 and one 25-year old male. 6/7/06 problem reported to fucillo hyundai, schenectady, ny. Reprogrammed ocs in accordance with hyundai campain 073 and informed issue resolved. Issue subsequently observed (ca.…
ODI 10193086
Sensor/Control Module
Tl*- the contact stated that she received her recall letter in 2005 for campaign # 03v322000, and she had the recall repaired at the dealership on 03/22/06. 1 week after the repair she had to contact the dealership and inform them that the air bag sensor light was still not working properly. The contact has call the manufacturer and was told after the recall that they will replace her vehicle or refund her purchase…
ODI 10178407
Sensor/Control Module
2004 hyundai elantra passenger air bag off light remains on. *ts the vehicle was taken tot he dealer regarding recall campaign #073 concerning the occupant classification system of the right front passenger seat for air bag deployment. The passenger air bag off light remained on no matter who sat in the seat. The technician told the consumer that the air bag off light may be illuminated because the passenger may not…
ODI 10148696
Sensor/Control Module
Passenger air bag sensor incorrectly detecting passemger 50 pounds or more. Passenger air bag "off" ligth stays on even is a passenger 100 pounds or more are seated properly.*ak
ODI 10117874
Sensor/Control Module
Ongoing failure since car was purchased. Passenger airbag is off almost constantly no matter who sits in my car. 150 lb girlfriend can not get the passenger airbag off light to turn off, no matter how she sits. 145 lb female friend only gets the airbag off light to turn off about 10% of the time. Hyundai dealer says it operates as designed. *jb
ODI 10112190
Sensor/Control Module
With a passenger in the right front seat the air bag light off is displayed quite frequently. *nm
ODI 10144397
Sensor/Control Module
Since i purchase the car in aoril of 2004, the passenger air bag indicator continues to read air bag off when a passenger is seated in the front seat who weighs over 56.4 pounds through about 160 pounds. This is recall number 03v322000, hyundai recall no. 062. The manufacuturer will not fix the problem unless i sign a release which does not incidate anything about the air bag working with someone seated in the front…
ODI 10102425
Sensor/Control Module
Passenger's air bag should be turned on when sensor reads weight over 56.4 pounds. However, air bag is turning on after reading 160 pounds. Dealer can reprogram air bag sensor at consumer's expense.*ak *tc
ODI 10103318
Sensor/Control Module
Consumer noticed that the passenger side srs light appeared on the dashboard when some was seated in the passenger's seat. Consumer contacted the dealer, and was informed that there was nothing that they could do to fix it. Cause has not been determined. *ak
ODI 10097551
Sensor/Control Module
Consumer's was experiencing the same exact thing that was described on the internet only for rent a car business. Front air bag sensor indicator light came on, indicating that no one was sitting in the seat, even though there was someone there.*ak
ODI 10092885
Frontal · Sensor/Control Module
The vehicle was parked in my apartment's parking lot. My wife and i entered the vehicle. I started the engine. We both buckled our seatbelts and i took off the parking brake. As i was reaching for the gearshift, the driver's side air bag deployed without warning.*ak
ODI 10093152
Sensor/Control Module
2004 hyundai elantra, when a passenger is riding the light on the dash keeps comming on with the message "passenger airbag off" the car was taken into the dealer, and he says the person is not heavy enough for the seat sensor to pick up. The person weighs 140-155 pounds. When the light is on the air bag will not deploy.*ak
ODI 10091088
Sensor/Control Module
The air bag seat sensor kept showing no passenger in the seat, which indicated the air bag will not deploy in an accident. Manufacturer stated the consumer should make contact to have the bag deactivated. Consumer did not wish to have this done.*ak
ODI 10101936
Sensor/Control Module
Frontal air bag sensor in the passenger seat failed to operate when a passenger was seated. Also, sensor failed to activate. Dealer was notified
ODI 10091598
Sensor/Control Module
The air bag sensor works intermittently. When sitting in an upright position with feet placed flat near the engine compartment the sensor will activate. However, if consumer moves feet the sensor will deactivate, and the light will illuminate. *ak
ODI 10094294
Sensor/Control Module
Nhtsa recall 03v322000 concerning air bag sensor . This vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. However, the sensor on the air bag was not turning on when the passenger got into the vehicle. *ak
ODI 10106739
Sensor/Control Module
I bought a new hyundai elentra in june 20th, 2004. Every since i got it, the passenger air bag sensor control system has not worked. I am a fully grown adult female who weighs 128lbs. When i am sitting in the passenger seat, the air bag system is turned off meaning that it will not deploy in a crash. I have taken the car into the dealer several times for this issue with no results. Hyundai keeps telling me that the…
ODI 10088741
Sensor/Control Module
The passenger air bag is not activated when my wife of 120# is seated in my 2004 hyundai elantra. This has occurred from the time i acquired the vehicle. I took the car in and was given the run-around in that there was not a fix. On your site you state that the remedy is a re-programing by the dealer. The maintenance supervisor at the dealer has not heard of that. I acquired this car as a result of my 2001 elantra…
ODI 10091003
Sensor/Control Module
My husband bought a 2004 hyundai elantra end of february and since then we have been having problems with the passenger side air bag sensor. When i am sitting in the seat (i weigh approx 120 lbs) the light indicating the passenger airbag is off is illuminated 99% of the time. When we noticed it i tried to be aware of the way i was sitting and also had others sit there instead of me. When reading the owners manual…
ODI 10086341
Sensor/Control Module
Since we got the 2004 hyundai elantra in december 2003, there has been a recurring problem with the airbag off light remaining illuminated even though there is a person sitting in the front passenger seat.*ak
ODI 10078717
Sensor/Control Module
While driving 55 mph air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic placed the vehicle on diagnostic machine. Then, determined that computer registered the vehicle as not working properly. And problem could not be resolved.*ak
ODI 10073455
Sensor/Control Module
After picking up my new 2004 hyndai elantra on friday april 30, 2004 i noticed that the passanger side airbag on/off light was not working properly. When i sat in the seat, in any and every position with my seatbelt on, and the seat in all different positions the indicator light would say passanger side air bog off. I am a female that wieghs 160 lbs .i brought the car back to the dealer the next day and they said…
ODI 10068364
Sensor/Control Module
Air bag light remained illuminated while driving. Vehicle had been to dealeron three separate occasions, and dealer stated that nothing was wrong with vehicle. *ak
ODI 10099665