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10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
21 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
18 / 0
Average Mileage:
65,171 miles
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The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle jerked and the air bag indicator illuminated. Also, the brake lights failed to work. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (henderson Hyundai, 46 N boulder hwy, henderson, nc 89015) where it was diagnosed that the fuel injector was clogged and the vehicle had an oil leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.
In my Elantra 2012 the light of the airbag is on, the vehicle has not suffered accidents or strong blows, and has followed the maintenance recommended by the manufacturer (following the manual), (95K miles). The dealer says that the airbag light may come on because some of the sensors are damaged; the cost of the repair can range from $ 250 up to $ 3000. With this light on, the airbags will not deploy. Hyundai has a good reputation, and safety should be included in the warranty, especially since the vast majority of Elantra owners complain about the same problem. (googling). The solution should be included as a recall.
- Boca Raton, FL, USA
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The clock spring has worn after roughly 55K miles and just being out of warranty. Dealer replacement is $300 and airbags will not deploy without repair. This began after going over rough brick pavers and the light is intermittently on, probably about 80-90% of the time. As I understand it the veracruz and Santa Fe models had a similar issue a few year prior (11-01-052) and online searches show this is a common issue with (at least) early production elantas. While owner diy replacement is possible, it is not recommended due to SRS system importance as well as lack of ability to recalibrate software.
The airbag light is on. Clay cooley Hyundai dealer in rockwall, Texas diagnosis was the clock spring needing replacement. Hyundai told me "no dealer in the country has this part right now because of a defect in the part. The manufacturer must make new parts that will not be available until June 2017." I was sent away and told they would call me when parts are available. Meanwhile, my airbags are deactivated and may not deploy in a crash
I had my car for a year and 3months and haven't had this problem till now I was driving on the freeway I hit a small bump and I've hit bigger bumps and never ever have my air bag light come on, or break light may go out if I hit a bump this needs to be fixed asap and it shouldn't be a fee this is a safety issue and I'm not happy about it please fix this issue
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...
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 have been wavering between working sometimes and not working at all. I did some research about the airbag and horn problems, and there were many stories from other owners of Hyundai Elantras of various years with the same issues. In addition, their experiences with dealers sounded very much like mine in that they (the dealer(s)) want to charge a sum of money to first inspect the vehicle and then charge for the repair(s). Because the airbag and horn problems are potentially very dangerous, I felt the need to report these concerns. I am attaching a picture that I took with my cell phone on 8/17/16 for reference.
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 terminal. The clock spring failed.
After out of warranty like 1 months or so the airbag light is on I do a research online a lot of the Elantra owner have the same issue after out of warranty same issues come out --airbag light on when I went to the dealer they changer hundreds to just to run a diagnostic. Hyndai has such a good reputation, something that has to do with safety like this should be covered for at least 5 years, hard to believe after 4 years so many people are having this issue.
Air bag light comes on and stays on. Costs $100 just for a diagnostic, on top of about $400 for repair according to multiple sources with the same issue.
At approx. 70,000 miles: SRS airbag warning light illuminates intermittently, then progressively steady illumination while driving. Airbag light comes on after tight right-hand turns, at any speed, then may turn off again when completing a left-hand turn. Over time, light stays on for most of driving time. Brought into dealership; diagnostics performed. Throwing dtc code B148100 driver airbag resistance too high 2nd stage. Technician said car needs replacement of both clock spring and driver airbag. No coverage on warranty (2nd owner plus factory warranty expires at 60K miles). Airbags will not deploy in the event of collision
Air bag light coming on in 2012 Hyundai Elantra, took to the dealership to have a diagnostic done was told it was the clock spring (in the steering column) was no longer functioning. Was told if involved in an accident the air bags will not deploy. This was not covered under warranty period.
My airbag light is stuck on. Will be taking to a dealer however have found many other complaints of this problem online. The light will come on as usual when starting, go off after 6 seconds then stay illuminated while driving or go off and on.
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 replaced. The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine a repair solution from the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
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- Hermitage, TN, USA