Hyundai Elantra: Why Didn’t My Air Bag Go Off in a Collision? / Air bag collision sensors

Why Didn’t My Air Bag Go Off in a Collision?

Air bags are not designed to inflate in every collision. There are certain types of accidents in which the air bag would not be expected to provide additional protection...

Air bag inflation conditions

Front air bags Front air bags are designed to inflate in a frontal collision depending on the severity of impact of the front collision. Side and curtain air bags Side and curtain air bags are designed to inflate when an impact is detected by side collision sensors depending on the severity of impact resulting from a side impact collision...

Other information:

Hyundai Elantra (CN7) 2021-2025 Service Manual: Repair procedures

Removal1.Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.2.Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead. 3.Remove the drive airbag module.(Refer to Restraint - "Drive Air Bag Module")4.Disconnect the steering wheel connector (A)...

Hyundai Elantra (CN7) 2021-2025 Owner's Manual: Smart Cruise Control (SCC)

Smart Cruise Control is designed to detect the vehicle ahead and help maintain the desired speed and minimum distance between the vehicle ahead. Overtaking Acceleration Assist While Smart Cruise Control is operating, if the system judges that the driver is determined to overtake the vehicle in front, acceleration will be assisted...