2012 Hyundai Elantra Air Bags Problems
- 75
- 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 75 stored complaint records:
- 16 indicate a crash
- 12 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- airbag light · 33 records
- light came · 16 records
- warning light · 10 records
- clock spring · 10 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- steering wheel · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 27 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System
All of the issues i am having appear to be involved with the components of/electrical connections to my steering wheel. The red airbag "error" light came on (intermittently at first) about 6 months ago when the vehicle had approx 64k miles on it. Over the next few months, the horn has stopped working (another potentially large safety issue), and the buttons that control the upward volume and radio station browsing…
ODI 10946609
Air Bags
While driving air bag warning light came on. Took car to dealer and they had to replace clock spring. Total cost $429.75. *tr
ODI 10934876
Air Bags
Airbag light came on about a week ago for about 10 minutes while at a drive-thru window and went off. Driving down a [redacted] the light came back on and went off just as quickly. Called the dealer the next day and made an appointment. Light continued to go on and off while driving around town and even came on when i put the car in park. Took it to dealer and they couldn't "duplicate" the problem so they have no…
ODI 10891868
Air Bags
Dashboard airbag light comes on and off intermittently while driving. The light stays on for a few minutes, turns off for a few minutes, and appears to happen at random.
ODI 10876091
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, but there was no recall. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,547.
ODI 10865134
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 10 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…
Crash reported
ODI 10860926
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. When making a turn and driving over a curb, the driver side air bag inadvertently deployed violently. In addition, the front passenger side air bag inadvertently deployed and fractured the front windshield. The contact sustained minor whiplash, neck pains, headaches, and bruising to the right arm that did not require medical treatment. The vehicle was not…
1 injury
ODI 10854017
Air Bags
It was beautiful, dry sunny day when driving down a city street in a construction zone(half paved road half dirt road), all of a sudden the airbag light illuminated on the dash. It stayed on until 5 days later, the light flickered three times and stayed illuminated. A few time sitting still, car in the park position, car running the airbag light would be off but as soon as you put it into gear the airbag light on…
ODI 10787144
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer months and a weight sensor on the front passenger side was replaced. The remedy did not correct the failure and the air bag warning light illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to another dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring failed and needed to be…
ODI 10894514
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 hyundai elantra. While driving and making a left turn at 5 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck, back, right ankle, left knee, and left ring finger injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10761700
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. While at a traffic light, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
ODI 10759823
Air Bags
The airbag indicator light on the panel has come on for no apparent reason indicating there may be an issue with the airbags becoming disconnected???
ODI 10759373
Air Bags
Air bag warning light is on and stays on. I went to the dealer and they said the clockspring needs to be replaced. This should be recalled. There are other vehicles affected, not just mine. My friend with a 2011 sonata has the same problem. I don't know why they won't do a recall...
ODI 10947285
Air Bags
Earlier this month, two attempts to turn off/reset the red airbag symbol failed leaving me with a constant fear of safety for myself and passengers while driving my 2012 hyundai elantra. Inexplicably, the red airbag symbol popped up onto my dashboard screen even though i have never been involved in a collision with this car. I am the first and only owner and sole driver of my automobile. According to mechanics who…
ODI 10726309
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
Driver attempting to brake but the brake system failed and hit another car, also upon impact the airbags did not deployed to protect the driver considering how severely the front area of the car were damaged. 2 days prior to the accident, car was not starting, was jumped- start and vehicle was brought to hyundai service and they did not see anything wrong. *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10569243
Air Bags
My 2012 hyundai elantra was hit in what i believe is known as the b-pillar on the passenger side (the center column between the front and rear doors).i am uncertain how fast the other vehicle was going but it was fast enough to do approximately $6000 worth of damage, and i suffered a head and back injury.thankfully i did not have any passengers of the airbags deployed.i normally have both of my children in the rear…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10523565
Air Bags
Early sunday morning, on march 23, 2013, just three days before i am to have an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (which is the result of a previous auto accident) a drunk driver runs a red light. T-boning our 2012 hyundai elantra. The impact causes the 2012 elantra to spin through the intersection, coming to rest in its original direction on the left side of the street, just a few feet shy of a large tree. No…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11096714
Air Bags
On october 19,2012, i was driving on 94 e in milwaukee, wisconsin and got into an accident involving four vehicles. The traffic was going at a steady pace around 60 mph. The next thing i saw was brake lights and the car in front of me hitting the vehicle in front of him. I knew i would not be able to stop in time and hit the car in front of me and i also was hit from behind. I was the 3rd of 4 vehicles so my car was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10484729
Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
2012 hyundai elantra limited. The airbag warning light appeared randomly at first then remained on constantly. Over time, functionality of all steering wheel mounted controls for cruise control, trip computer, bluetooth, audio system, and horn were lost. I disassembled the steering column to access and remove the air bag clockspring. I tested the connections for continuity with a handheld meter and found none on any…
ODI 10936383
Air Bags
2012 elantra was struck in center of hood by jeep suv at approximately 45* angle. Jeep was traveling approximately 45 mph. Elantra was traveling approximately 5 mph. Elantra bumper caved in all the way to the engine block in the center. Air bags did not deploy. Investigating officer questioned why air bags did not deploy as well as the wrecker driver. Both commented that in their experience the air bags should have…
Crash reported
ODI 10468364
Air Bags
In june 2012 a truck making a left turn into oncoming traffic is t-boned by me in a 2012 hyundai elantra. The truck was hit so hard it rocked over onto its driver side wheels before coming to rest on all four. I learned later the impact broke the rear axle. That said, my front airbags did not deploy.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11096704
Air Bags · Seats
I bought used car with air bag lights on. No accident on the car and air bag light is on. I checked witth my local mechanic and he checked and told me sensor on passenger front seat is bad and need to replace seat
ODI 11089232
Air Bags
Drivers side air bag deployed and metal bracket deployed with air bag from headliner area also and sliced my ear in half... Could have been neck... I have pictures of the wreckage inside and outside... *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10457696
Air Bags
Stated hyundai was hit on driver side rear by an suv. Rear door curled around center post but side air bag did not deploy. Driver suffered slight concussion and neck strain. Rear door was destroyed along with rear fender & rocker panel. Estimated speed of offending suv was 25. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10450139
Air Bags · Engine
Airbag light came on dealer reports it is a faulty clock spring. I see this has been an issue in the past with other hyundai years and the dealer states it is a problem they frequently see.
ODI 10845646