Component Record

Hyundai Elantra 2004 Air Bags Problems

116 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2004 Hyundai Elantra - 64% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage116 complaints

116 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

03V322000Reported August 26, 2003 - 75 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 75 vehicles across all affected models.

05V395000Reported September 12, 2005 - 231,160 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 231,160 vehicles across all affected models.

05V479000Reported October 17, 2005 - 2,105 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 2,105 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine16 Seat Belts13 Brakes9 Vehicle Speed Control7 Suspension7 Seats7

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.