2006 Hyundai Elantra Air Bags Problems
- 42
- 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 42 stored complaint records:
- 9 indicate a crash
- 8 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger seat · 12 records
- airbag light · 9 records
- passenger side · 6 records
- front seat · 6 records
- front passenger · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai elantra. While the vehicle was parked, the air bag deployed without impact and smoke was detected inside the vehicle. The contact sustained burns and injuries to the eyes, chest, and chin. Medical attention was not received. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was filed. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
1 injury
ODI 11269346
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Air bag light on brake lights stay on after car off and foot not pushing them on
ODI 11278401
Air Bags
I rear-ended someone at around 30-35 mph. The vehicle i hit was stationary. The air bag did not deploy but the air bag warning light was left on. No one was injured.
Crash reported
ODI 11203805
Air Bags
The car airbag light intermittently comes on. It does not seem to be related to anything in particular. A mechanic read code b1448 for a defective passenger side seat occupancy sensor. It seems this is a common problem with hyundai's and the accent's were recalled but not the elantra. I suspect the same or similar problem is happening with the 2016 hyundai elantra occupant sensor.
ODI 11153447
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai elantra. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the air bag indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure…
ODI 11130470
Air Bags · Seats
This safety complaint has to do with the b1448 oc sensor mat defect, i have an air bag light on and have used a scan tool and got the code for the b1448 oc sensor mat defect. This issue was given a recall for the hyundai sonata but i have a hyundai elantra and there is no recall but my car faces the same issue. I've read that dealers try to charge as much as $1,000 to fix this issue.
ODI 11124060
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Passenger airbag light in the center has never worked properly since i've gotten the car, the light never used to go off when an adult was sitting in the passenger seat which means the airbags were disabled. Now the dashboard airbag light has been illuminated constantly for about 6 months and does not ever go off, meaning all airbags are disabled. It came on upon starting up my vehicle and has not gone off since.…
ODI 11129314
Air Bags · Service Brakes
My passenger occupancy sensor no longer detects the presence of a passenger, so my passenger airbag is always on, when the seat is both occupied or unoccupied. Also, my brake light switch no longer works, so my brake lights do not turn on when i depress the brake pedal. Both of these issues occur incessantly.
ODI 11074662
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai elantra. While driving 45 mph, the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing facility. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were unavailable.
Crash reported
ODI 10945000
Air Bags
Air bag light came on 2 weeks ago, technician said the code is b1448 passenger seat mat cushion sensor. I am told that all air bags are now disabled and this is a very expensive repair. I see several complaints on this issue in just the latest incident reports. This should be repaired by hyundai at no cost to the consumer.
ODI 10930027
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON
ODI 10925512
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System
Air bag light on / emmisions air bag all senors were swapped and now i'm being told the cushion should be replaced since the sensor swap didn't solve the problem. $1500 emissions/ pumping gas fuel pump was replaced. Gas pump kicks out after 2-3 seconds when putting in gas. Now i'm told i need to replace charcoal canister, canister close valve, purge control valve, and vent valve. If i don't i eventually won't be…
ODI 10915933
Air Bags
Air bag light on dash is lit all the time. Dealer has reset the light on two occasions, but it keeps coming back after a few drives in the car. Dealer says the passenger seat occupant sensor is shorted out. Dealer informed me that while the air bag light is lit, the air bags are disabled and will not deploy, even if in an accident. Now i own a car that will not protect me in a crash and is unsafe to drive. Dealer…
ODI 10927903
Air Bags
AIRBAG LIGHT STAY ON
ODI 10871881
Air Bags
Occupant classification system (ocs) should be reprogrammed. Nhtsa tsb#0590003 and hyundai tsb#06-90-010 cover the "passenger air bag off" light remains illuminated when smaller statured adult sits in front passenger seat, therefore the air bag will not deploy in an accident. Both of these tsbs are for the 2006 hyundai elantra.
ODI 10746709
Air Bags
AIRBAGS LIGHTS STAY ON
ODI 10726957
Air Bags · Electrical System
Prior to this date had issues with electrical such as back lighting of stereo and ash tray, cd player malfunctioning past few years, more recently odometer back light also does not light. Previous report of passenger side air bag lighting intermittently when nobody was sitting in seat, or if purse on seat, less than 10 lbs. Then at about 206,000 miles, my estimate driver instrument panel air bag light indicator on…
ODI 10678772
Air Bags
No accident occurred. Airbag light stays illuminated. Dealer says it is sensor in passenger side airbag. When dealer received part it would not fit because it is a three-prong design rather than a two prong design such as was originally installed. Dealer indicates that hyundai switched to a three-prong design in mid-2006 model year. This necessitates the purchase of a seat cushion for the car that the three prong…
ODI 10660411
Air Bags
THE AIRBAG LIGHT GOES ON AND STAYS ON. *TR
ODI 10617798
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
Regardless of whether or not a passenger is seated in the passenger seat, the 'air bag' light on the dashboard goes off - problem began upon initially starting car, and is not linked to any accident ever occurred. A recall should be issued by the department of transportation for the safety of passengers riding in these vehicles. *tr
ODI 10575453
Air Bags · Seats
Intermittent problem where dash air bag light continues to go on and off, whether passenger seat is occupied or not. Problem started to occur shortly after rear end collision, and diagnosis from hyundai dealer pointed to defective right front seat mat and sensor. Diagnosis and repair costs estimated to be $1500.00. Insurance carrier denies connection between rear end collision and air bag light/seat problem. We are…
Crash reported
ODI 10569127
Air Bags
Air bag light randomly illuminates if a passenger is seated in the car. Hyundai dealership demands $100 just to look at the car with no work performed and says that the problem is probably a "lighter weight" person or someone sitting "incorrectly" in the seat. As this is not the case, and the problem occurs no matter who is seated in the passenger seat, there is grave concern that the airbags will fail if involved…
ODI 10562926
Air Bags
2006 hyundai elantra. Consumer writes in regards to air bag malfunction. *smd the consumer stated the air bag inadvertently deployed, as he was backing out of a parking space. He suffered injuries to his face and neck. *jb..updated 03/24/14 *bf updated 06/03/14
1 injury
ODI 10567264
Air Bags
When an adult passenger (weight 125 lbs) is sitting in the front passenger seat, the "passenger airbag is disabled" indicator remains illuminated. In the event of a collision this could result in the passenger airbags remaining undeployed, possibly further resulting in injury or death. *tr
ODI 10640084
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai elantra . The contact stated that while traveling 35-45 mph, the air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer confirmed that the front passenger air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 42,000.
ODI 10478471