2004 Hyundai Elantra Air Bags Problems
- 57
- 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 57 stored complaint records:
- 16 indicate a crash
- 12 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger seat · 20 records
- passenger airbag · 11 records
- front passenger · 9 records
- airbag light · 6 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- passenger light · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl*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…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10240918
Air Bags
Tl*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…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10247854
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai elantra. While the vehicle was driving in reverse, the air bags deployed for no reason. The contact's husband injured his hand. The dealer stated the vehicle was in a crash, which is why the air bags deployed even though the occupants of the vehicle claim that there was no crash. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 46,000. Updated 03-04-08 *bf the consumer…
1 injury
ODI 10217889
Air Bags
During a crash totaling my 2004 hyundai elantra none of the airbags deployed. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10202234
Air Bags
Driving south on hwy. Suv hit car from behind suv traveling at est. Speed of 90-100 mph. Pushed car 300 ft. Spinning around and around hit medium my car equipped with four air bags none of them deployed i would like to know why? *nm
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10175970
Air Bags
Excerpts from my letter to hyundai passenger airbag off light continues to illuminate in spite of the fact that there is an adult passenger in the front seat. A few weeks ago, i received your brochure in the mail regarding important information about the advanced airbags in my elantra, and realized that this clearly describes the situation with my vehicle. The service manager said he knew nothing about the brochure…
ODI 10166626
Air Bags
Dt*: the contact stated the passenger air bag (ocs system) is suppose to activate when an adult is sitting in the seat and not activate when a child is sitting in the seat. The ocs system will not activate for the owner of the vehicle when sitting in the seat properly. The dealership determined the driver is less than 120 pounds which is the reason the ocs will not activate. The contact contends this information is…
ODI 10159408
Air Bags
Dt*: the contact stated that in the owner's manual it indicated that a weight of greater than 56.4 pounds in the front passenger seat will turn off the air bag indicator light, and allow the frontal and side air bags to deploy in the event of a crash. There have been occupants in the passenger seat who weigh greater than the limit, but the indicator will not turn off, therefore the air bags probably would not engage…
ODI 10160868
Air Bags
Dt*: the contact stated the passenger side air bag sensors were reprogrammed on two occasions. The sensors are still not working properly. If a small stature person is sitting in the front passenger seat, the indicator light illuminates, indicating the air bag is turned off. There is a recall # 03v322000, concerning the air bags, however the recall did not correct the problem. The vehicle is having the same problems…
ODI 10151631
Air Bags
I have a 2004 hyundai elantra. It had a recall on the airbag sensor. I have taken it back two times to be fixed. This will be the third. It comes on and off regardless if anyone is in the seat or not. Each time i take it back they say it is fixed. I am afraid if i am in a wreck it will not work if someone is sitting there. *nm
ODI 10160053
Air Bags
2004 elantra passenger side air bag remained on. *ts the consumer was not satisfied with the recall work that was performed on the vehicle regarding the airbag. The consumer stated when the passenger seat was occupied the passenger air bag off light stayed illuminated. *jb
ODI 10151934
Air Bags
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?*jb
Crash reported
ODI 10150320
Air Bags
Dt: the consumer stated she was having problems with her air bag light. She says that if someone is sitting in the passenger seat, the air bag light switch will say passenger air bag off, and if no one is sitting in the seat it says the same thing. This problem occurs 80 percent of the time the car is in use and has been going on since the purchase of the vehicle. The consumer has reported this to hyundai and they…
ODI 10120898
Air Bags · Seat Belts
2004 hyundai elantra seat belts broke. The vehicle was hit by another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. *mr the seat belts broke and tore out. Another vehicle hit the consumer head on. The drivers side passenger front bumper sensor was inoperative. *sc *jb
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10121554
Air Bags
The air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on while driving. Please fill in additional information. *jb
ODI 10105041
Air Bags
My 19 years old daughter's weight is not less than 56.4 pound. It showed displayed "passenger airbag off" while the seat was occupied. I think the alignment of ocs is off. It needed to be adjusted according to the specifics set for 56.4 or less. I think the car setting is higher than 56.4 pounds. I took my car to my dealer during the 7500 mile service and i mentioned about this problem to service manager. I got a…
ODI 10102389
Air Bags
The front airbag off light stays on even when the front passenger, usually my niece who weighs 130 pounds, occupies the seat. There was a recall on the airbags, but it did not specify this problem. So many complaints about this sensor should be looked in to. *jb
ODI 10143500
Air Bags
Passenger's advanced air bag system failed to work and shut off when an adult sat in the seat. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10091802
Air Bags · Recliner
The driver was involved in a frontal collision, upon impact the passenger seat collapsed. Only the driver's air bag deployed and no one was injured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. *jb *sc
Crash reported
ODI 10092497
Air Bags
My 2004 hyundai elantra passenger airbag is not enabled even when a passenger with twice the advertised minimum required weight occupies the seat. A hyundai bulletin tells passengesr to sit stiff like a mannequin to activate sensors to enable the bag, but that's not practical. Hyundai also offers to reprogram the sensors to require less weight, in conjunction with deactivating (permanantly shutting off) the…
ODI 10104416
Air Bags
When the passenger seat was occupied, the air bag light intermittently illuminated and stayed on. Please provide any further information. *jb
ODI 10105034
Air Bags
When an adult sits in the front passenger seat advanced air bag would shut off. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10089528
Air Bags
The passenger airbag is supposed to be activated when a passenger >56.4 pounds is seated in the passenger seat. When my daughter (about 110 pounds) is seated in the passenger seat, the indicator light for the passenger airbag goes on and off when the car is moving, and she is not moving. I took the car into the dealer and i have contacted their district office and i was told there was nothing that could be done. I…
ODI 10095664
Air Bags
Regarding: 2004 hyundai elantra gt this complaint is in regards to the passenger airbag. The 2004 elantra contains a sensor in the seat that disables that passenger seat if the weight of the passenger is less than a certain weight. A "passenger air bag off" light illuminates to indicate when this is occurring. Since the date of purchase (4/29/2004), it has been found that this light illuminates with adult…
ODI 10102397
Air Bags
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.*ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10067040