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...

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Hyundai Elantra (CN7) 2021-2025 Owner's Manual: Exterior Overview

Front view 1. Hood 2. Headlamp 3. Tires and wheels 4. Side view mirror 5. Sunroof 6. Front windshield wiper blades 7. Windows 8. Front radar Rear view 9. Door handle 10. Fuel filler door 11. Rear combination lamp 12. Trunk 13. Defroster / Glass antenna 14...

Hyundai Elantra (CN7) 2021-2025 Owner's Manual: 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...