How many airbag complaints does the 2014 Hyundai Elantra have?

NHTSA lists 32 airbag-related complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, making up 8% of the 382 total complaints filed for this model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra airbags?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls filed for this airbag problem area on the 2014 Elantra.

What do owners report about the airbags on the 2014 Elantra?

Owners most often report that frontal or side curtain airbags failed to deploy during a crash. These complaints are linked to 15 crashes and 17 injuries.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically occur on the 2014 Elantra?

The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints for the 2014 Elantra is 41,672.5 miles.

Is the 2014 Elantra worse than other years for airbag complaints?

The 2014 Elantra's 32 airbag complaints and 8% share are lower than the 2012 (124 complaints, 19% share) and 2013 (168 complaints, 13% share) model years.

2014 Hyundai Elantra Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 32 airbag complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, 8% of all complaints filed for this year, tied to 15 crashes and 17 injuries. There are no related recalls on file for this airbag issue.

Airbags complaints: 32; 8% of 382
Crashes reported: 15
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 17
Median mileage: 41,673 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report frontal airbags failing to deploy during moderate-to-severe frontal or side-impact collisions, even at speeds around 45 to 50 mph.
Side curtain airbags reportedly failed to deploy in a side-impact crash, and seat belts did not retract as expected.
Some drivers describe the vehicle losing control, vibrating, or hydroplaning before a crash where airbags then failed to activate.
Several complaints describe airbags not deploying in rear-end or multi-impact collisions, leaving occupants with injuries such as shoulder, neck, or rib injuries.
One complaint describes airbags deploying but causing facial injuries, including a facial fracture, after striking the occupant during deployment.

When 2014 Hyundai Elantra airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 17, 2015, latest Nov 16, 2025.

32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2015 to Nov 2025; peak May 2015 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Elantra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201046 (12%)
201177 (18%)
2012124 (19%)
2013168 (13%)
201432 (8%)
201523 (9%)
201626 (9%)
201732 (4%)
201812 (4%)
20192 (1%)
20205 (2%)
20212 (2%)
20223 (3%)
20236 (6%)
20241 (2%)
20253 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2014 Hyundai Elantra have?: NHTSA lists 32 airbag-related complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, making up 8% of the 382 total complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Hyundai Elantra airbags?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls filed for this airbag problem area on the 2014 Elantra.
What do owners report about the airbags on the 2014 Elantra?: Owners most often report that frontal or side curtain airbags failed to deploy during a crash. These complaints are linked to 15 crashes and 17 injuries.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically occur on the 2014 Elantra?: The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints for the 2014 Elantra is 41,672.5 miles.
Is the 2014 Elantra worse than other years for airbag complaints?: The 2014 Elantra's 32 airbag complaints and 8% share are lower than the 2012 (124 complaints, 19% share) and 2013 (168 complaints, 13% share) model years.