1994 Hyundai Elantra Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 41%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the air bags of the 1994 Hyundai Elantra, 41% of the 76 complaints for this model year. 18 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was driving 35mph used front signal to turn one then suddenly turned the other. Was rearended by Elantra. Upon impact, the driver's air bag did not deploy. Entire front end had crumbled & was pushed back. Had vehicle towed to body shop. Insurance inspector took pictures.”
NHTSA complaint #843607, filed 1999-07“Going 35mph down steep grade, started to apply brakes to slow up; right tire locked up & then left locked. Started trunnig wheel; took foot off brakes, but wheels still locked. Vehicle did not slow up. Hit guardrail headon & driver's air bag did not deploy. Towed to dealer & told could not find problem.”
NHTSA complaint #818663, filed 1997-10“Driver's side airbag light came on dashboard. Consumer took it to a mechanic, and he had to reset modular . Dealership was aware of problem. There was a campaign bulletin for air bags; but, this vehicle not included due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #899620, filed 2001-11“Air bag light is on and won't go off. Vehicle has been in the shop for repairs, and the dealer can't find the problem. While hooked up to the computer, found high voltage and also found alternator was overhcharging - replaced alternator.”
NHTSA complaint #844042, filed 1999-09“While driving at 40mph on a downward incline and with no warning air bags deployed for no reason, distracting consumer's view, and causing consumer to pull over. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #8018297, filed 2002-09Related recalls
- 95V101000May 24, 1995The driver's side air bag was improperly assembled and could cause the air bag warning light to illuminate from increased electrical resistance.Covers: Hyundai Elantra 1994–1995
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 14% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 6 | 6% |
| 2022 | 4 | 4% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 4% |
| 2017 | 32 | 4% |
| 2016 | 26 | 9% |
| 2015 | 23 | 9% |
| 2014 | 32 | 8% |
| 2013 | 168 | 13% |
| 2012 | 124 | 19% |
| 2011 | 77 | 18% |
| 2010 | 46 | 12% |
| 2009 | 42 | 17% |
| 2008 | 38 | 12% |
| 2007 | 46 | 17% |
| 2006 | 56 | 36% |
| 2005 | 71 | 52% |
| 2004 | 114 | 63% |
| 2003 | 48 | 21% |
| 2002 | 70 | 20% |
| 2001 | 118 | 37% |
| 2000 | 39 | 20% |
| 1999 | 20 | 16% |
| 1998 | 7 | 13% |
| 1997 | 21 | 18% |
| 1996 | 14 | 14% |
| 1995 | 35 | 31% |
| 1994 | 31 | 41% |
Other parts of the 1994 Hyundai Elantra
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology