Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS
05V395000HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYfrom 06/12/2003 to 09/30/2005V (Vehicle)23116010/31/2005MFRHYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY09/12/200509/13/2005
Defect SummaryCertain vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag system. the occupant classification system (ocs) installed in the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify a child restraint seat (crs) as an adult. this may occur if the crs is installed after an adult has been seated in the right front seat. if there has not been a 'key on' ' key off' cycle with the right front passenger seat empty prior to installation of the crs.
Consequence SummaryThe possibility of misclassification of a crs as an adult may allow the right front airbag or side impact airbag to deploy in a crash and could result in injury to the right front occupant.
Corrective SummaryDealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit (ecu) to remove the feature that may cause the crs to be recognized as an adult. the recall began on october 31, 2005. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
NotesHyundai recall no. 073.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
05V479000HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICOfrom 06/12/2003 to 09/09/2005V (Vehicle)210511/15/2005MFRHYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY10/17/200510/17/2005
Defect SummaryCertain vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag system. the occupant classification system (ocs) installed in the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify a child restraint seat (crs) as an adult. this may occur if the crs is installed after an adult has been seated in the right front seat. if there has not been a 'key on' ' key off' cycle with the right front passenger seat empty prior to installation of the crs.
Consequence SummaryThe possibility of misclassification of a crs as an adult may allow the right front airbag or side impact airbag to deploy in a crash and could result in injury to the right front occupant.
Corrective SummaryDealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit (ecu) to remove the feature that may cause the crs to be recognized as an adult. the recall began on november 15, 2005. owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.
NotesHyundai pr recall no. 073.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
03V322000HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYfrom 06/12/2003 to 08/11/2003V (Vehicle)7508/12/2003MFRHYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY08/26/200308/29/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain vehicles, if the front passenger seat is unoccupied or is occupied by someone lighter than 56.4 pounds, the passenger air bag is deactivated and will not deploy if a crash occurs. however, the occupant classification sensor may incorrectly interpret that a seated adult is an infant seat and deactivate the passenger air bag if someone heavier than 56.4 pounds who is seated with one leg resting on the outboard or inboard edge of the seat; with legs spread; or positioned off-center toward the center console and with his or her arm leaning on the console.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the air bag may not deploy, possibly resulting in serious injury to the right front passenger.
Corrective SummaryThe occupant classification sensor will be reprogrammed.
NotesHyundai recallno. 062.all affected vehicles were delivered to enterprise rent-a-car and will not be placed in service until the recall repair work is complete.customer notification for this campaign is not necessary.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
0101190110019353Airbag reprogramming guide. *tt03/10/2006
15305/01/200510019171Occupant classification system (ocs) reprogramming. fix-it-right. hyundai technet times. *tt02/15/2006
059000304/01/20050990003110015826The occupant classification system (ocs) passenger air bag off indicator light may not turn off or may switch on and off when some smaller stature adults are seated in the right front passenger seat. *tt fit-it-right occupant classificat08/15/2005
049000101/01/2004039002210005632Dual-stage supplemental restraint system (srs) repair after collision. 2004 accent also included. *tt03/09/2004
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
050100202/01/200510015329Air bag control unit (acu) reprogramming procedure (service campaign 919). *tt07/14/2005

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
06/14/2012966811
 The elantra was stopped at a red light. the light turned green and when in the intersection was t-boned by a tractor tailor who ran the red light at est 25 mph. the impact spun the car 180+ degrees, lightly clipping a telephone pole and hit back into the truck where the car stopped. the side impact airbags nor frontal airbags did not deploy. the seat belt did lock and the injuries were whip lash, concussion, and cuts and contusions. *tr
06/14/201296681
 The elantra was stopped at a red light. the light turned green and when in the intersection was t-boned by a tractor tailor who ran the red light at est 25 mph. the impact spun the car 180+ degrees, lightly clipping a telephone pole and hit back into the truck where the car stopped. the side impact airbags nor frontal airbags did not deploy. the seat belt did lock and the injuries were whip lash, concussion, and cuts and contusions.
11/02/200972000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai elantra. while the vehicle was parked the air bag deactivation light illuminated on the instrument panel whenever someone was in the front passenger seat. the dealer was contacted and stated that a diagnostic test needed to be performed. the dealer also stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa recall campaign id number: 05v395000 (air bags) and previously had recall repairs performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
11/02/200972000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 hyundai elantra. while parked the air bag deactivation light illuminated on the dash board when someone was seated in the front passenger seat. the dealer was contacted and stated the vehicle needed to be taken in for diagnoses. the dealer also stated the vehicle had been included in a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 05v395000 (air bags) and had recall repairs performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000. ds
01/01/201050000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai elantra. when the contact started the ignition, the air bag warning indicator began to illuminate continuously until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer yet the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired for the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. the vin was unavailable.
01/01/201050000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2004 hyundai elantra. when the contact started the ignition, the air bag warning indicator began to illuminate continuously until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the malfunction. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. the vin was unavailable. js
08/01/200960000
 I own a 2004 hyundai elantra gls (us version). i got the airbag ight on from the 60k miles. now the passenger airbag off light doesn't lit regardless in the passenger seat is someone seated or not.
11/23/201062000
 I was driving with my cruise control on and a car stopped in front of me. i hit the brakes and my car accelerated. this is the third time this has happened. fortunately, i was able to slam on the brakes and the car stopped. also the air bag light does not go off with an adult in the front seat. this is very concerning.
09/12/201060000
 Tl-the contact owns 2004 hyundai elantra. while driving and fail to stop at the stop sign he t-boned another vehicle and crash into the other vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. there were two other occupants in the vehicle and they all were wearing their seat belts. there was two injuries. a police report is available if needed. the manufacturer was called and a person was sent out to inspect the vehicle but did not give him a favorably answer. the vehicle was total. the failure mileage was 60,000...mw
09/15/200955271
 Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai elantra. she stated that while driving at 2mph the vehicles airbags deployed, the light illuminated after the air bags deployed.there were no injuries. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they diagnosed it and stated that they could not find the problem.there had been no repairs to the vehicle at the time of the complaint. she is very concern about her safety in the vehicle. the failure mileage was 55271 and current mileage was 65427.
11/28/200990000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai elantra. she stated that the airbag warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. there was an open recall on her vehicle, (see nhtsa campaign id number: 03v322000), however the dealer attempted several times to re-program the sensor but to no avail. he then stated that he would have to remove the front driver's and passenger's side seats in order to accurately repair the airbag sensor, however the costs in doing so would not be covered by the manufacturer. the contact stated that if there was a defect in the vehicle, she should not be liable for the repairs. the recall is still open on the vehicle. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileages were under 90,000.
06/28/200844000108/21/2004
 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 it was designed; therefore, they were not liable for repairs. the dealer was not notified. the current and failure mileages were 44,000. updated 12/30/08. *lj hyundai stated the air bag performed as designed. they stated it appeared that the angular collision was hit solely by the drivers door, without and deformation of the side structure of the vehicle. consequently, the resulting energy absorption meant that the deceleration experienced by the side air bag sensor did not merit deployment of the side air bags. updated 01/05/09. *jb
08/19/200863000
 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 stated that the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer took a report and stated that an investigator would go to the location where the vehicle was towed. however, the manufacturer is currently requesting that she send the proof of purchase, insurance coverage, and pictures. the current and failure mileages were 63,000.
02/01/200846000112/14/2007
 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 was informed the bumper was damaged.
09/03/20071
 During a crash totaling my 2004 hyundai elantra none of the airbags deployed. *jb
11/27/2006109/09/2004
 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
08/25/2006106/28/2004
 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 and letter i received, he told me they could not find a problem with the passenger airbag and showed me that they had already addressed a previous recall with the airbag about a year ago. the service manager then spoke again to the mechanic who was working on my vehicle and the mechanic told him that he was able to recreate the problem as i had described it. according to the invoice i received for the services performed on friday, august 25, 2006, the dealership did a reflashing. today, i had an adult passenger in the car and the passenger airbag off light remained illuminated each time the passenger was in the front seat. i have several points of concern: 1. the dealership knew nothing about this situation when i first walked in and had to read the information i provided from hyundai 2. even after reading the information, the dealership did not understand that there was something that needed to be resolved. 3. even though the service mechanic stated that he was able to recreate the problem (i.e. a passenger in the front seat and the passenger airbag off light remained illuminated) a situation that would warrant ocs reprogramming, the situation remains unchanged! 4. what happens in the scenario of an unfortunate accident in which the passenger airbag needs to be deployed and the passenger airbag off light is illuminated in spite of my effort to follow your direction to have it fixed? the answer to #4 from my perspective is clear. *jb
04/05/200629000103/18/2004
 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 during an accident. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer who was unable to locate the defect, however the passenger seat was replaced. the replacement did not correct the problem. there is a nhtsa recall # 03v322000 which relates to the air bags however the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 8/1/2006 - *nm
02/01/2006110/20/2004
 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
06/09/200616000109/06/2004
 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 not listed in the handbook and the contact was not informed of this when the vehicle was purchased.
02/25/200625000206/15/2004
 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 again. the dealer was notified and reprogrammed the osc electrical control unit. the dealer stated the person sitting in the front passenger seat must sit in a certain manor for the sensor to be activated.
02/01/2006110/12/2004
 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
12/26/20051
 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
11/06/20041
 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
01/01/19011
 2004 elantra ocs system modification.***no answer required***. *mr the air bag light illuminated on and off intermittently when the front passenger seat was occupied by an adult who met the weight requirements. *nm
01/12/20051
 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
02/01/2005104/01/2004
 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 stated it was the way the person was sitting in the seat. the dealer has received numerous complaints and the manufacturer tells them not to fix it.*jb *sb
06/27/20040105/16/2004
 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 passenger air bag off light. but there's no reason to believe that lowering the programmed weight will enable the bags since it already doesn't come on with 130 pounds but is supposed to come on at 56 pounds. disabling the passenger air bag off light is only an effort to make occupants unaware as to if the bags are enabled or not and thereby lessen the burden for hyundai. owners should not expect a solution any time soon since the technology does not exist that keeps the airbags on when an adult passenger may squirm around, cross their legs, or even sit normally at times. a positive solution would be to recall the vehicles to install a keyed switch that can be toggled by the owner, and eliminate the sensors all together. at this point, any currently offered solution by hyundai, which includes not sitting in the seat, or using another car, or sitting perfectly still, or having the passenger air bag off light disabled, is only designed to benefit the company and not the consumer, nor to make the bags work as advertised. tspault@sbcglobal.net. *ak
12/17/20041
 The air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on while driving. please fill in additional information. *jb
06/22/2004100003
 When the passenger seat was occupied, the air bag light intermittently illuminated and stayed on. please provide any further information. *jb
04/29/2004104/29/2004
 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 passenger's in this seat. this happens with a wide variety of individuals, some well over 150 lb. this problem has been in the news in the following locations that i have found: 1) june 24, 2004 edition of autotech daily (hampton autobeat llc) in an article entitled elantra smart airbag too smart? 2) abc story: http://abcnews.go.com/business/story?id=89770&page=1 3) consumeraffairs.com: ttp://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/hyundai_airbag.html as this is an issue that i found very troubling and unsafe, i would appreciate immediate assistance in resolving this problem. the vehicle has been taken to two (2) different hyundai dealers for service, but according to them, the system is working as designed. *jb
12/01/20048108/21/2004
 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 response from them on the invoice. invoice says tested system out working to factory specs i was so upset that they don't be bother to check into the details. the hyundia representative, ms. muara t. dowd (district parts and service manager in jamesburg, nj) gave me an opportunity to have a mechanic to show me what he have done. what i have observed him. he just plug his computer under the driver. and showed me the computer found no problem related to the airbag. that's all he do the job and leave. not even bother to check into this matter. ms. dowd told me that she have something to fax me later on. i found out that they offered me to sign the waive some specifics related to liability related to reprogramming it. i felt it is not acceptable to do that. i got a fax from you regarding ocs reprogramming authorization. i think that it is not right for getting me to authorize for reprogramming. i think it needs to make a correct adjustment according to your company's specifics to 56 pounds or less. i think it is not right and i would like it to make the correction on this part. i researched this problem. what i found.... reference to the 2004 elantra owner's manual section occupant classification system (section 1 - page 36-37). if the front passenger seat is unoccupied or occupied by someone lighter than 56.4 pounds (25.g kg) the indicator passenger airbag off will be displayed, and the front passenger's airbag will be turned off and will not deploy in frontal crashes. *jb
04/06/200476103/31/2004
 Repeated intermittent illumination of passenger airbag off beginning within days of purchase. failures occur when anyone sits in passenger seat. adults weighing 190, 170, and 140 have turned airbags off. poodle weighing 9 lbs turned airbags on! numerous attempts at service august 04 to present, with long delays waiting for hyundai representatives to address and delays and cancelled appointments by dealer service department. results of service appointments included could not duplicate, told that sensor activated when passenger moves in seat, claimed to order new upgraded sensor, did not have special tool to install new sensor, nothing more that service dept could do, airbags will deploy in accident if sensor indicates airbags off, then told that district manager would have to install new sensor, svc cancelled because district manager advised service manager that new sensor would not work, told that district service representative would arrive to assess and verify issue then let me know what would be done and would have to sign waiver, district svc rep tested (compared my 04 elantra manufactured sept 03 and another manufactured may 04) and concluded cause was the way i sit in the seat. light came on in both vehicles when i sat in passenger seat, and when he sat in my passenger front seat. concluded that i was not sitting far enough back in the seat for sensor to recognize. stated that this was not a defect but a characteristic of the 04 elantra. would return two weeks later to reprogram sensor to more sensitive state. this was more than one month ago. have had three near collisions since purchase, with constant fear of passenger seat for seven and one half months of ownership. *jb
06/11/20042006/08/2004
 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 am worried that i will have an accident and the airbag will not be activated. *nm
07/13/2004103/28/2004
 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
08/17/2004680001
 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
06/14/200420002
 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
04/12/20042
 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
03/31/20045
 When driving at an undetermined speed air bag warning light appeared on the dashboard. consumer informed the dealer about this issue. however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak
250015
 When an adult passenger was in the front seat an indicator illuminated which stated that passenger's side air bag was off. consumer contacted the dealer, who indicated that this vehicle was not part of nhtsa recall 03v322000 concerning air bag failure. *ak consumers wife who is about 130lbs experiences this issue when in the pass. seat. driving around corners or up hills turns the bag on and off. the dealer can not fix the issue.cw
211/28/2003
 At the time of purchase, consumer noticed the passenger air bag off light was not functioning properly. *la the occupant classification sensor incorrectly interpreted the absence of a seated adult when an adult in fact occupied the seat. this caused the passenger airbag off indicator to illuminate and in the even of a crash the airbag would not deploy . the consumer stated several vehicles were recall for the problem in the past. (recall #03v322000). the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer on several occasions. the first time the dealer was unable to address the problem and they stated the had to consult with the manufacturer. the second time the passenger airbag sensor was replaced and was reported to be working properly with 60lb weight in the seat. the third time the dealer received an extra sensitive sensor from the manufacturer. the fourth time the consumer contacted the dealer and stated there had been no change. the dealer informed the consumer the part was replaced with the newest that there was and there would be no further assistance. *jb
3110/19/2003
 The air bag off light illuminated when there was a passenger in the seat. the seat sensors was replaced, however it did not resolve the problem. the consumer gave the first elantra back to the dealer and was given a replacement same model and year, but the problem existed in that cart as well. *ak *jb
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
02/15/2010790001
 My daughter was on the freeway in her 2004 hyundai elantra. her car pulled to the left as she overcorrected, the cart went across the freeway, spun out, up the embankment, landed on the (driver's) side and slid about 50-100 feet before it landed back upright. none of the air bags deployed. the side air bags should of deployed from the impact of the car landing on the side. her car has been declared a total loss. after searching the internet, i found that there were recalls for the 2004 elantra defective air bags. we were never notified of this recall. my daughter sustained head, neck, and dual shoulder injuries. thank god she is alive but what about those that have not survived? *tr
10/10/20081
 The passenger airbag indicator light does not work for persons under 145 lbs and the company reps have insisted that it is designed that way for safety and that they are happy to take out the seat and send it away to be worked on but there is a 999 chance out of a thousand that it will behave just the same way on re-installation because the car decides that it's safer for the airbag not to deploy at my weight -- which is over 140 lbs. i pointed out the faulty logic and they agreed to go through the motions (which they believe will be ineffective in fixing the problem). *tr
07/26/200515000105/25/2004
 Dt: consumer's vehicle was involved in al head-on collision at 35 mph when another vehicle made an illegal left turn. upon impact, neither front or side air bags deployed. consumer's vehicle was totaled. both driver and passenger sustained injuries. *ak *jb
06/01/2005150357506/01/2005
 Bhught car used 6 weeks ago. ever since while my wife {120lbs] occup[ies right front passenger seat , the air bag disabled light stays illuninated. to extinguise she has to wiggle around on seat , slide forward and someitmes lift her weight off of the seat and drop on to seat several times/ took car back to dealer, crest hyundai ,and they tested seat weight requirements with a propane bottle. this is hardly the correct procedure. they said there was no problem. problem persists every time she or any one light rides in that seat. have viewed this site and found numerous other complaints relating to this problem.
10/13/2004585107/23/2004
 While at stop at an intersection consumer's vehicle was hit head on. upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy. driver sustained neck and back injuries. as a result the vehicle was a total loss. *ak the consumer stated that none of the 4 airbags deployed. *tc
12/02/20048100112/02/2004
 Failure of passenger airbag system to arm itself when passenger in front seat is present. warning on dash panel says passenger airbag turned off. there was no incident, just failure to arm. dealer can not correct problem, suggests contact with manufacturer which i did. am awaiting reply. *jb
10/11/200420891111/11/2003
 The driver side air bag deployed. the manufacture is sending forms for the consumer to submit. *nm the consumer was vehicle was backing out of the driveway when the driver's side air bag deployed. there were no prior accidents. *sc
09/28/2004108/02/2004
 While driving the air bag warning light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. dealership inspected vehicle several times, technician indicated to consumer the passenger had to weigh 66.4 pounds in order for the air bag light to turn off, although with people who weighed over 100 pounds the air bag light was still on.*ak
09/18/20047500104/30/2004
 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
08/03/20042900107/26/2004
 Passenger side air bag light stayed on. the consumer had to wiggle the instrument in order to make it go off. the dealer stated there were numerous complaints.*ak *jb
07/30/200421401
 The right side passenger air bag light is on and will not go off. the dealer serviced the vehicle and stated that if a person's weight was over 50 lbs. the light will come on and stay on as long as the seat is occupied. *jb
05/26/200425205/25/2004
 2004 hyundai elantra. i purchased the car in may of 2004. since then on two occasions with adults sitting in the front passenger seat the air bag off light has come on. the hyundai dealer says they can't recreate it and there is nothing they can do about it. *ak
06/24/20042
 While driving passenger air bag warning light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. as a result air bags became inoperative, and wouldn't deploy when needed. dealership inspected the vehicle three times and could not duplicate or correct the problem. finally, technician urged the consumer not to worry about that light, but problem still existed.*ak
03/10/2004260001
 While driving the advance passenger air bag light illuminated, letting the consumer know that the air bags were turned off. this caused a problem because the air bags were off when they may have been needed to be on. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak *nm
04/27/20041
 Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v322000. when front passenger seat is unoccupied or is occupied by someone lighter than 56.4 pounds, the passenger's air bag deactivates, and will not deploy if a crash occurs. this recall applied for those vehicles manufactured between 6/12/2003 and 18/11/2003. however, consumer's vehicle was manufactured on 6/18/2003 and dealer won't honor the recall.*ak
03/02/2004150000102/28/2004
 After rear ending a vehicle, the front air bags did not deploy. the consumer suffered wall chest contusion and shoulder strain. *jb vehicle is still with the dealer. *la
03/15/200420001
 While driving 35-45 mph and turning to the left consumer's vehicle was involved in a side impact crash. seat belt didn't hold the driver, and air bags did not deploy. a police report was issued.*ak
03/02/2004150102/28/2004
 While driving on a rainy day at 50 mph, the driver applied the brakes to slow down the speed, however the consumer lost control of the vehicle and was involved in a head on collision. upon impact, both air bag didn't deploy. *ak the consumer was traveling on the highway when she heard a hit under the vehicle, then lost control. *sc *jb
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
05/07/2004829205/07/2004
 I have a 2004 hyundai elantra with 1500 miles. the front passenger air bag sensor under the passenger seat cushion is not function correctly. the elantra has a dashboard light between the driver and passenger that lites up when nobody is sitting in the passenger seat and turns off when a passenger 50 pounds or more is sitting in the seat. while someone is sitting in the passenger seat (i.e., my wife-110 pounds) the light goes on and off at random times during a trip. it has already been replaced and still does not work. freehold of hyundai of freehold, nj said to contact their headquarters, there is nothing else they can do.
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
08/01/2007300003007/11/2004
 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
06/07/20060108/24/2004
 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. dec 2006) 1/23/07 complained to connolly hyundau, natick, ma 4/18/07 seat removed and sent to hyundai for reprogramming. issue not resolved 5/29/07 hyundai district service manger (kevin cleary) verifies problem with 130 lb. female passenger at mirak hyundai, arlington, ma hyundai has offered a settlement in accordance with class action. settlement stipulates mileage offset for buyback or replacment will be based on ca lemon law, which specifies the mileage used for the offset is that of the first complaint. hyundai offers offset based on 27,500 miles (date seat removed), not mileage at first complaint (20,573).
03/22/20063985110002/13/2004
 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 price. as of 1/12/07 the issues has not been address and the manufacturer has not responding to her complaint. the contact gave manufacture complaint # 994795. the contact stated that her airbag doesn't recognize anyone sitting on the passenger side of the vehicle.
12/29/20051
 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 be seat squarely in the seat with feet on the floor. *nm
12/08/20045004/07/2004
 With a passenger in the right front seat the air bag light off is displayed quite frequently. *nm
03/22/2005103/15/2005
 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
01/01/200512000600012/01/2004
 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
07/20/20041
 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
03/01/20042
 While driving air bag sensor worked intermittently with someone sitting in the seat. consume contacted the dealer several times. dealer stated that it was the cover that was on the seat. and then said it was the way the consumer was sitting. however the problem recurred. *ak
12/08/20041410004/20/2004
 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 passenger seat weighing more than 56.4 pounds. they want me to waive my rights, not telling me the parameters they will reset the computer to activate the passenger air bag if necessary. i have a copy of the agreement they want to to sign. along with a letter i sent them dated 10/18/2004. according to the dealer service manager, this is a problem on all their 2004 models. please help me.*ak
11/17/200420104/20/2004
 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
08/24/20046501
 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
04/23/2004200104/23/2004
 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
10/08/20041
 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
01/06/20041
 The passenger side air bag disabled light goes on and off while driving with adults of minimum of 100 pounds sitting in the seat. the dealer said that there is nothing wrong. *ak
08/01/20041
 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
09/18/20047500104/30/2004
 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
09/20/20041
 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
09/15/2004109/09/2004
 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
06/19/200406/19/2004
 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 being totaled in an accident that activated both of the front air bags, which i consider prevented serious injury to me and my wife. my last conversation with the supervisor at the dealer stated that there is a posible fix in that the air bag deployment would be modified to enable deployment at all times. he also stated that i would have to sign a waiver if they were to do so. this is beyond me. i don't know how anyone could design a system without the means to calibrate it for people with narrow rears. the air bag sensor is supposed to be enabled for weights greater that 56# as stated in the owner's manual. a 60# individual is not very wide.
08/15/2004200108/07/2004
 Frontal air bag sensor in the passenger seat failed to operate when a passenger was seated. also, sensor failed to activate. dealer was notified
06/20/200422345006/20/2004
 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 sensor system is working properly and that there is nothing wrong with the car. the dealer however, admits that they realize that this is a problem but that they can not address the issue unless hyundai america gives them permission. this issue really concerns me because it is a real safety problem that could lead to deaths. please note that everytime someone sits in the passenger seat of the vehicle, the sensor has failed. *jb
06/02/20041002/23/2004
 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 about the sensor weight being 56 lbs and noticing the problem persisiting no matter how still or correct i sat we called the dealer. the first time they physically looked at it to diagnose they said everything was ok (6/04) and i wasn't sitting right; of course it still occured. so we had to go down and demonstrate that i sat in the seat exactly like you are supposed to and the light never went off. this prompted them to order a new sensor. it took approx 40 days for the part to arrive and we just received the vehicle back yesterday and it is still malfunctioning.*ak
03/27/2004103/27/2004
 I purchased a new 2004 elantra in april 2004. after i bought the car and having driven it for a few miles, i realized that the passenger airbag was disabled. since the day i purchased the car, i have ridden in the passenger seat several times, and regardless of the position, the airbag remains disabled. when the odometer read 1,000 miles, i took the car in for service and i requested a check of the passengers airbag sensor. when i picked up the car, i was told that everything looked normal; however, the service manager explained to me that this feature was part of the design for the new 2004 model. he offered me to test drive a brand-new elantra to compare it to mine. the other car had the same design flaw. i am disappointed and frustrated. i do not consider the car to be safe. on july 14/04 i sent a letter to the dealer and to this date i have not been contacted by them. *ak
03/24/200420103/23/2004
 Numerous incidents where passenger airbag sensor does not work . it is defective. still does not work. dealer, hyundai manufacturer, were notified and claimed they can't find anything related to this. was in repair shop twice. nothing done to correct this. car is unsafe. passenger is at great risk or serious injury or death due to air bag not deploying while adult is in passenger seat. no one returns our calls. we made numerous attempts to no avail.*ak
03/23/20041103/23/2004
 The consumer noticed that while someone was occupying the passenger seat air bag light appeared on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection numerous times, and mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. *ak two mechanics had driven the vehicle, with the consumers wife in the passenger seat, as the light stayed on, goes off, then had come on again. the problem have not been corrected. *sc
06/01/2004112/01/2003
 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
04/22/2004103/13/2004
 Passenger air bag intermittenly is enabled/diabled with proper eight passenger sitting properly in the seat. *ak
05/11/20042
 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
05/05/20041
 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 that they would take care of it. i brought the car to their service department on monday may 3rd they called me on tuesday afternoon and told me that they could not replicate the problem, so they could not fix it. i went there that day and sat in the seat in all the positions, i sat in the seat exactley as they say you should and the indicator light still displayed passenger side air bag off. they took the vehicle back in to be repaired. they called me on wednesday afternoon and told me that they chekced all of the sensors and that the computer says that everything is working properly and at this point there is nothing they can do to help me. they handed me a copy of hyundais techinical service bulletin from febuary 2003 and told me that this is the way that the car is supposed to work. they told me that this system was required in new cars by nhtsa and that they can not fix the problem nor will they refund or replace my vehicle. when i called hyundai consumar affairs they said that they are not aware of any problem of this kind. they refered me to nhtsa saying that it is you who reqquires this system and i should talk to you with any concerns. the dealer insits that this is the way the airbag system should work for a adult who wieghs 160lbs, and are going to give me back a car that does not have a working passenger side airbag for a 160 lb female.*ak
04/10/200332510/25/2004
 Passenger side occupant sensor light for passenger side airbag reapeatedly goes on and off when a 122 lb. full grown adult female is sitting properly in the seat. unfortunately, the dealer says they've done what they can, and that their hyndai corporate contacts have done what they can. seat and sensor system replaced twice, to no avail. i belive this to be a safety issue if the car has a severe frontal impact and the passenger side airbag doesn't deploy!*ak
04/01/2004400103/31/2004
 Passenger air bag off indicator comes on with 108 lb adult riding in car.happened 10 times in an hour. passenger was seated according to hyundai service bulletin # 04-90-003.dealer says that is normal.*ak
03/25/200414202/23/2004
 Passenger air bag off indicator comes on an inconsistent basis while riding. passenger is a 120lb adult female who sits as instructed in owners manual. manufacturer and dealer claim they can do nothing to prevent this. they blame you for rules laid down regarding sensors. has happened numerous times since purchasing car feb 23 2004. date listed below is latest occurence. *ak
AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
03/10/2005105/11/2004
 Dealer performed software repair for passenger seat airbag recall. problem still exists.*ak
AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW
02/15/2010790001
 My daughter was on the freeway in her 2004 hyundai elantra. her car pulled to the left as she overcorrected, the cart went across the freeway, spun out, up the embankment, landed on the (driver's) side and slid about 50-100 feet before it landed back upright. none of the air bags deployed. the side air bags should of deployed from the impact of the car landing on the side. her car has been declared a total loss. after searching the internet, i found that there were recalls for the 2004 elantra defective air bags. we were never notified of this recall. my daughter sustained head, neck, and dual shoulder injuries. thank god she is alive but what about those that have not survived? *tr
09/01/20045
 Passenger side air bag occupant classification sensor failed to function. when a passenger who weight more that the classified 50 lbs was seated in the passenger seat air bag sensor still read off. dealership serviced the vehicle several times, but was unable to correct the failure.*ak
06/21/2004100001
 Passenger's side air bag light stayed illuminated when the passenger seat was occupied. when an occupant was in the passenger seat sensor indicated that the passenger's side air bag was off. this should only occur in the unoccupied seat. recall o3v322000 was issued, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak
06/23/20041
 The passenger side air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic claimed that vehicle was working as designed. *ak
01/30/2004470112/16/2003
 Passenger's side air bag sensor is not working properly. the passenger-side front seat is supposed to have a sensor that activates the air bag system when someone over 56 pounds in weight sits in that seating position. however, this is not the case. the air bag system sensor will intermittently operate correctly. consumer was advised that her vehicle's identification number is outside of the scope of the safety recall (campaign no. 03v-322). *al *mjj

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